Plan approved to improve traffic flow and bus services at the A38/A368 junction, creating a new roundabout. Somerset A38 Upgrade: Roundabout Approved for Churchill and Langford They approved plans for the A38/A368 crossroads. This project is between Churchill and Langford. It should help traffic flow better there, and bus services will see improvements. The current…
Plan proposes 550 homes, local center, and green spaces near Scunthorpe, part of a larger 6,000-home development project. Lincolnshire Lakes Project: Application Filed for 550 New Homes They are planning new villages near Scunthorpe. The villages will sit west of the town and east of the River Trent. A plan asks for 550 homes, a…
Horizon Homes propose nine flats near Stockwood Road, adding needed homes with outdoor space and fitting the area’s design. South Bristol Could See Six Storey Block of Flats Being Built New flats might go up in Brislington. Bristol gets many building requests weekly. Recent requests included office conversions and a gas pipeline. Here’s a look…
New village near Paddock Wood includes 800 homes, a primary school, shops, allotments, and a traveler site. Kent Village Masterplan Unveiled: 800 Homes, School, and Shops Proposed A plan shows a new village near Paddock Wood. It will include about 800 homes. There will also be a primary school. Land exists for a future secondary…
Traffic controls restart on the Menai Bridge. Expect delays for about nine months; project aims for 2025 completion. Menai Bridge Traffic Nightmare Returns With Resumption of 24/7 Controls The Menai Bridge work restarted March 30. Expect traffic delays for about nine months. Businesses can apply for rates relief. The bridge project should finish in 2025’s…
Council tax is rising across Scotland! Twenty-five councils approved it, and seven more will make final decisions this week. Scottish Council Tax: Many Areas Confirm Rate Hikes This Week Many Scottish areas will see higher council tax. Twenty-five councils already approved increases. Only seven councils still need to decide. East Lothian announced their rise two…
Council chief executives could see a £19,000 pay raise during tax hikes and service cuts, sparking controversy. Council Bosses Face Massive Salary Increase Amid Taxpayer Burden A document leaked showing council bosses might get raises up to 12%. Council leaders could get a £19,000 raise as council taxes rise a lot, and services are being…
Residents oppose turning a former fish and chip shop in Hurworth into a deli with a cafe due to parking and noise. Deli Cafe Conversion Faces Opposition From Hurworth Residents Someone wants to turn an old shop into a deli. It will have a cafe and restaurant, too. People who live nearby aren’t too happy.…
Business owners on Mill Street are worried about future floods and feel abandoned after repeated damage. Mill Street Shops Fear Repeat Flooding After Storm Bert Damages Shops on Mill Street still have sandbags. Flooding almost entered the shops last week. This has happened twice in a few months. Owners feel they face a constant emergency;…
A Leicester store seeks 24/7 alcohol sales, raising concerns about noise, crime, and public disturbance. Leicester Shop’s 24 Hour Booze Bid Sparks “Open-Air Nightclub” Fears A shop wants to sell alcohol all day and night. Riddhi’s Convenience Store asked for permission to do this. This shop is on King Street in Leicester. They want to…