Darlington council approves higher parking fees to combat financial pressure. New fares begin later this year. Parking Charge Increase Approved in Darlington Town Centre Darlington will raise parking fees in the town center. The council decided to increase the costs, and they approved the new spending plans. Higher prices will begin later this year. Council…
Plymouth council is selling the Broadland Gardens estate for £4m to fund future affordable housing projects. Plymouth Council Lists New Housing Estate for Sale at £4 Million Plymouth is selling a new housing estate, expected to fetch around £4 million. The council aims to further expand housing options in the area. The Broadland Gardens estate,…
Boards blocking Shire Hall’s entrance since October are deemed an ‘eyesore,’ sparking calls for immediate removal. Gloucester Landmark: Calls to Remove ‘Eyesore’ After Months in Place Hey, guess what’s happening in Gloucester? Those ugly boards at Shire Hall are still there. Shire Hall is the county council’s office. They’ve been up since last October. People…
Once a Sainsbury’s, Newport’s Wyndham Street site is now a fly tipping hotspot. Locals and councilors voice concerns about the mess. Fly Tipping Blights Newport Site: Sainsbury’s Dream Now Rubbish Dump Okay, so there’s this old supermarket site in Newport. It’s on Wyndham Street, once a Sainsbury’s. Now, it’s owned by a company called Fear…
Jo Walker will earn £189,000 as chief executive. It exceeds the Prime Minister’s salary. She formerly led North Somerset Council. Gloucestershire Council Pays New Chief More Than Prime Minister Gloucestershire hired Jo Walker as their chief executive. She will earn £189,000 each year. This is more than the Prime Minister’s pay. The council voted for…
Warfleet Road in Dartmouth remains closed for a year causing frustration. A petition urges the council to expedite repairs. Dartmouth Residents Frustrated Over Year Long Road Closure People in Dartmouth are upset about Warfleet Road. It’s been closed for a year, prompting residents to action. They gave a petition to the council, which contains around…
Grimsby council is exploring a potential new bus lane on Cleethorpe Road and seeks public feedback. Council Considers New Bus Lane for Cleethorpe Road in Grimsby The council might build a bus lane in Grimsby. It would be on Cleethorpe Road, going east. This section is between Freeman Street and Albion/Victor Street. They asked locals…
Weekend sports closures could happen soon, potentially affecting pool hours and local services due to budget issues. Midlothian Sports Centers Face Weekend Closures Amid Budget Cuts Midlothian might close sports centers on weekends. They need to solve a £10m budget problem. Newtongrange and Gorebridge centers could close. The councilors will review these possible closures and…
Edinburgh confirms an 8% council tax rise despite government warnings to limit increases. Edinburgh Council Approves Significant Council Tax Increase Edinburgh will raise council tax eight percent. The council voted on this increase Thursday. The Labour group leads the local government there, ignoring John Swinney’s request to limit increases, saying they must protect public services.…
A Johnstone pensioner blames her damp, mouldy flat for health problems and is battling the council to fix the issues. Pensioner Slams Council Over Damp and Mouldy Home Impacting Health Elizabeth Gough lives in Johnstone. She said her flat is damaged by water, and is now battling with the council about it. This is affecting…