Council seeks urgent government support for Grangemouth industries amid job loss concerns and plant closures. Falkirk Council Urges Immediate Action for Grangemouth Jobs Falkirk Council wants action for Grangemouth’s industries. The council leader wants help from top leaders. She addressed the Prime Minister, Starmer, and Swinney. Grangemouth faces immediate problems. The focus is on energy…
Conwy committee approves plan to convert Llys Gwydir into two self-contained, three-bedroom apartments. Llanrwst Office Set to Become an ‘Apart-Hotel’ After Approval A Llanrwst office is becoming an ‘apart-hotel’. Conwy’s committee approved the plan in February. Rhys Owen applied to change Llys Gwydir’s use. The location is on Parc Ty Gwyn. The apartments will have…
£19m investment will transform Colchester. Revamps include the Jumbo water tower, digital upgrades, and community hubs. Colchester Secures £19m to Transform City and Revamp Iconic Landmarks Colchester plans to spend £19 million. This money will go to different areas of the city. Jumbo water tower will get a revamp, a doctor’s surgery will get bigger,…
Pavements in Yeovil town center are fixed after utility work damaged them last summer. SSE PLC paid for repairs. Yeovil Town Centre Pavements Repaired After Damage From Works Yeovil’s pavements in the town center, which were damaged by a utility firm almost a year ago, have been fixed. Somerset Council undertook improvements to the paving…
Council tax in Denbighshire to rise by 6% impacting residents, despite extra Welsh Government funding. Denbighshire Residents Face Significant 6% Council Tax Increase Hey, Denbighshire residents will pay more council tax. The council plans a 6% increase. The cabinet decided on this at their meeting. This includes extra money for fire services. Council services get…
The government explains why Harborough in Leicestershire faces increased building demands of homes for coming years. Leicestershire Housing Target Government Explains Building Demands Leicestershire needs to build more homes. The government wants every area to do its part, and one area may need to increase homes by 42%. An MP says building happens too fast…
East Lothian Council approved a 10% Council Tax hike, exceeding inflation and setting a new precedent in Scotland. East Lothian Council First in Scotland to Approve 10% Tax Increase A Scottish council decided to raise Council Tax. East Lothian voted for a ten percent increase. This is higher than current inflation rates. The council, led…
A final fishing trip honors Herbert Wardle, ‘Bulwell’s Grandad’. It aims to raise funds for his memorial headstone. Fishing Trip to Honor Bulwells Grandad and Fund Headstone Project A Nottingham man named Herbert Wardle will be honored. People knew him as ‘Bulwell’s Grandad’. This special tribute remembers his love for fishing and also raises money…
Details on eligibility for affordable purchase homes at the O’Devaney Gardens site, launching in April. Learn about pricing and requirements. Affordable Homes at O’Devaney Gardens: Who Qualifies and How to Apply Dublin City Council shared details about a new housing plan. It involves apartments at the Montpelier development. This is the former O’Devaney Gardens site.…
Rhondda Cynon Taf council plans to invest £16M in roads, parks, and leisure improvements in 2025/2026. RCT Council Invests £16M in Key Projects for a Better Future RCT plans to spend extra money next year. The council wants to improve local areas, and they’ll spend about £16 million more in 2025/2026. This will cover roads,…