Falkirk considers a visitor tax possibly adding 5% to stays, aiming to raise £1M for visitor site improvements after consultation. Falkirk Council Backs Consultation on Tourist Tax Scheme Worth £1 Million Falkirk might add a tourist tax. It could bring in £1 million. The money would improve visitor spots. Council members agreed to consider a…
Council approves a 15 year housing blueprint despite opposition citing greenbelt damage and resident concerns. South Gloucs Housing Plan Sparks Anger Over Greenbelt Decimation Protesters showed anger over greenbelt changes. Councillors approved a 15-year plan for South Gloucestershire. The plan includes 22,500 homes and jobs. It covers 2026 to 2041. A final public review starts…
Opposition groups propose council tax increase and ending free tram travel in Edinburgh budget alternatives. Edinburgh Budget Opposition Propose Tax Hike End Free Trams Edinburgh Council faces a budget decision this Thursday. Opposition groups suggest changes to Labour’s plan. No single party holds a majority in the council. Groups must agree on a final budget…
A shoplifter’s actions led police to a drug dealer, Alan Dean, who was caught with heroin and cocaine. Drug Dealer Busted After Shoplifter’s Window Exchange of Stolen Goods A drug dealer got caught by the police. Officers followed a known addict. The addict acted strangely near the dealer’s house. Alan Dean was asleep in his…
A teen was arrested after threatening emails were sent to schools in Kent. Investigation ongoing. Teen Arrested After Threatening Emails Sent to Kent Schools Hey, guess what happened in Kent. A teen got arrested because of a scary email. It went to schools there. Police say a Northfleet school got a bad message early on.…
Cardiff residents fear new convenience store selling alcohol late may disrupt the community. New Shop Opening Late Sparks Ecosystem Concerns in Cardiff A new shop can sell alcohol late in Cardiff. The shop is in a residential area of Birchgrove and is located at 115 Caerphilly Road. People who live nearby had concerns about the…
Leatherhead could see new homes, shops, and a hotel as part of a town center transformation. Public input is encouraged. Surrey Town Center Revamp Homes Shops and Hotel Planned Leatherhead town center might see big changes. They are planning updates for Swan Centre and Bull Hill. Building heights and green spaces could change too. The…
Twenty-four Bath residents associations are contesting a new bus gate plan, citing traffic and access concerns. Bath Residents Unite Against Bus Gate Plan: 24 Associations Join Forces Hey, guess what’s happening in Bath? Twenty-four groups are fighting a new bus gate plan. The council wants to put it on Camden Road. It’s part of their…
Litter bin removals and reduced street cleaning are part of £8 million savings. Councillor fears decline. Council Cuts Threaten Towns Decline With Litter Bin Removals A council in Wales needs to save money. They want to cut services to save £8 million. Changes may impact local towns. The council needs to save £2.3 million from…
Teens in balaclavas crashed a car in Barrhead, flipping it onto its roof after hitting parked vehicles. They then fled the scene. Barrhead Teens in Balaclavas Crash Car Flipped on Roof Parked Cars Hey, guess what happened in Barrhead? Teens wearing balaclavas caused some serious trouble. They crashed a car on Oakbank Drive. It was…