Bath aims to combat high housing costs by converting existing buildings. The goal is to increase housing and help those on waiting lists. Bath to Convert City Buildings into Housing Amid Affordability Crisis The council in Bath wants to build more houses. They aim to address the city’s housing cost problems, as it’s hard for…
Merton faces criticism as a report claims 40% of its minor roads are in disrepair. Residents and politicians demand urgent action. Merton Roads Worst in London Four in Ten Streets are in Poor Condition Merton’s roads are in bad shape. Reportedly, they are the worst in London now. A local MP says four in ten…
Deansgate roadworks cause chaos. The council defends long-term plans for cleaner air and safer streets. Deansgate Roadworks Anger Residents: Council Reveals Future Masterplan People are not happy with the Deansgate roadworks now. Residents, owners, and drivers all use words like “chaos.” They feel it is a confusing mess right now. Deansgate is now a one-way…
A grieving mom is fighting a council order to remove personal tributes from her daughter’s grave after complaints. Council Orders Mom to Remove Grave Decorations for Deceased Daughter A mom named Gemma lost her daughter, Lottie. Lottie was only seven years old. She died from a brain tumor in May of 2023. Gemma buried Lottie…
Residents fear new parking fees will negatively impact their lives in Fallingroyd, near Hebden Bridge. Parking Fee Fears: Hebden Bridge Residents Worry About New Charges People are upset about parking charge ideas. These charges would affect Fallingroyd, near Hebden Bridge. They believe this will hurt their lives. Previous parking ban ideas failed after protests. People…
£250k heating project paused at Leek HQ due to potential merger. Other upgrades also delayed amid uncertainty. Council Boiler Upgrade Halted Amid Stoke-on-Trent Merger Talk The council put a heating system project on hold. It would have cost £250,000. This is at the council’s headquarters in Leek. The building’s future feels uncertain right now. The…
Calls grow for Cardiff Council to simplify bus lane access for first responders, enabling faster emergency response times. Council Urged to Ease Bus Lane Rules for Emergency Volunteers Roger, a first responder, got a parking ticket at an emergency. He wants Cardiff to help volunteers like him, as they need to reach emergencies faster. The…
Edinburgh residents will face rising costs for almost all council services, including burials and parking. Edinburgh Council Hikes Prices Across Services From Parking to Burials Edinburgh’s council considers raising many service fees. These changes impact cremations, parking, and more. The Labour administration included these costs in budget plans. Almost all services will likely cost more,…
Council member denies Fairfield Halls sale rumors, calling them “rubbish” and a “political attack.” Croydon Fairfield Halls Sale Rumor Dismissed as Political Attack Fairfield Halls in Croydon is not for sale. A council member said any sale suggestions are “rubbish.” Jason Cummings strongly denied plans to sell the iconic venue. Councillor Ria Patel said the…
Ada Belfield Centre, built for £10M in Derbyshire, faces sale due to operating costs & changing care demand. Derbyshire Care Home to be Sold Five Years After £10 Million Opening A Derbyshire care home will soon be sold. The Ada Belfield Centre cost £10 million and opened five years ago. People protested the sale, with…