Oldham council tax will rise by 4.99%. Service charges also increase. Some services face cuts despite extra funding. Oldham Council Tax Set to Rise Alongside Service Charge Increases Oldham got £5 million more from the government, which is better than they expected. Still, they need to find £14 million for this year and must cut…
Stoke-on-Trent’s Scotia Road to receive safety upgrades, including crossings and double-yellow lines, to address accident concerns. Scotia Road Stoke Awaits Safety Upgrade After Accident Concerns They are adding safety to a risky road in Stoke. The road is Scotia Road, and it links Burslem and Tunstall. The city council planned these changes. A zebra crossing…
Trafford council tax is set to rise by 7.49%, with green bin collection fees increasing by £45 annually. Trafford Council Tax Rise Plus Green Bin Collection Fee Changes Trafford council tax will increase by 7.49% for 2025/26. People will also pay £45 more each year for green bin collections. The government allowed this tax increase,…
Council tax could rise by 5%. New fees include garden waste and parking. Social housing rents also increasing. Stockport Council Tax Increase and New Charges Proposed for Residents Stockport Council plans new charges for residents in 2024. To balance its budget, the council needs to cut costs by £60 million by 2029. This means tough…
The North Station roundabout continues to perplex drivers, with near misses and wrong-way incidents persisting. Essex Roundabout Near Colchester Still Confuses Drivers Essex has roundabouts with many near misses, and crashes also happen often. Drivers struggle at one roundabout, and they frequently drive the wrong way, which causes drivers a lot of stress. This roundabout…
Road closures in Harrow this February include one lasting 8 months due to ongoing utility work and other short-term projects. Harrow Road Closures in February List Including One Shut for 8 Months Harrow has some road closures this month. Utility work causes the closures. One closure has eight parts and will take eight months total.…
Jon Simpson of Stoke-on-Trent fixes tenants rent for 10 years at Lillie-Rae Estates, enabling home ownership. Landlord Fixes Rent for 10 Years Helping Stoke-on-Trent Residents Jon Simpson owns a £1.8 million property business. He lost his JCB job during the pandemic. Now, people call him a “compassionate capitalist.” Jon prioritizes his tenants over profit. He…
Residents petition for action to solve the litter problem. Over 200 people signed in Barking and Dagenham. Litter Crisis Sparks Petition in London Borough of Barking and Dagenham A petition asking the council for action on litter has garnered over 200 signatures in Barking and Dagenham. Olivia Virag, a resident, started the petition. She voices…
Dispute halts Hopwood Hall restoration between the council and actor Hopwood DePree, sparking community division and uncertainty. Council Actor Spat Divides Community Hopwood Hall Restoration Stalls Hopwood Hall’s restoration faces issues. The plan aimed to restore the hall, involving the community’s work. Historic England also shows disappointment. Rochdale Council owns Hopwood Hall. They have a…
Planners recommend approval for the A55 A470 link, pending flood and tree plans. Decision is set for February 12. A55 and A470 Link Gets Approval Nod From Planning Officers They plan to build a path and bridges. This connects the A470 to the A55 junction. Conwy Council got money for better paths. The UK government…