Wrexham seeks more public toilets, bucking trends. Partnership with businesses is key to affordability. Wrexham Council Aims to Increase Public Toilets Access by 2026 Wrexham wants more public toilets. Other places are cutting back to save cash. The council lacks funds for new buildings, so they will team up with businesses instead. People aren’t happy…
Council scraps plan to move Walsall Leather Museum after protests. Museum future unclear amid budget cuts. Walsall Leather Museum Stays Put Council Reverses Relocation Plan Hey, guess what happened in Walsall? The Leather Museum won’t move anymore. The council took the idea out of the budget. They wanted to save money by moving it; the…
Nominate your favorite Somerset independent businesses for the Muddy Stilettos Awards! Categories includes food, yoga, and more. Muddy Stilettos Asks You To Nominate Somerset’s Best Businesses The Muddy Stilettos Awards are happening again. This is their twelfth year celebrating local businesses and they want you to nominate your Somerset favorites. These awards focus on independent…
Explore South Bristol’s community centers offering vital services, skills, and a strong sense of belonging in challenging times. South Bristol Community Centres: A Real Sense of Belonging Knowle West was quite deprived back in 2020. A report listed it among Bristol’s ten poorest areas; Hartcliffe was also on that list. Bristol City Council used 2019…
Munch Box in Coventry received a zero-star hygiene rating and must make significant changes to improve food safety. Coventry Food Kiosk Faces Major Improvements After Zero Star Rating A food place in Coventry got a zero-star rating. The Food Standards Agency said Munch Box needs big changes. This happened after an inspection in January. Munch…
The Alderman pub in Essex could be demolished to make way for a 140-home development, sparking local concern. Essex Pub Faces Demolition for 140 New Homes Development Hey, a pub in Essex might disappear because they want to build 140 homes there instead. It is in Havering, and people don’t want too many flats. Folks…
The Thunderbolt, a well known Bristol pub and music venue, is being sold by its current owner who hopes it remains a music venue. Bristol’s Iconic Music Venue The Thunderbolt is Now Up For Sale A pub called The Thunderbolt is for sale. It is on Bath Road, in Totterdown, Bristol. People know it for…
Council to decide on budget, housing project & Cultural Heart updates. Facing opposition, they address deficit & community concerns. Kirklees Council Tackles Budget Housing Plan and Cultural Criticism Kirklees Council is quite busy right now. They must decide on the budget very soon. A big housing project is also up for approval. The council will…
Family lives in a damp home, children have health issues. Mum says she has waited 16 years for a better place. Family lives in a damp home, children have health issues. Mum says she has waited 16 years for a better place. Family Endures 16 Year Wait in Damp Home Kids Struggle to Breathe Family…
Locals in Manchester’s Ancoats and Broughton share struggles with rising costs from gentrification and redevelopment. Manchester Gentrification Hurts Locals as House Prices Skyrocket A study found gentrified areas in Greater Manchester. Locals spoke about changes in two of these areas. Google Streetview shows Ancoats’ transformation in 20 years. It used to be wasteland with rough…