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…
David and Karen Yates have 11 days to leave their home in Bolton, which sits on land slated for housing development. Couple Face Eviction Land Earmarked for Housing Development A couple must leave their old farmhouse. It sits on land planned for new houses. David and Karen Yates must leave by February 24th. The council…
A Glasgow man defrauded the council of £710k claiming Covid-19 loans for 32 Greggs branches, exploiting pandemic relief funds. Glasgow Man Defrauds Council of £710k with Fake Greggs Covid Loans A Glasgow man has been found guilty of fraud. He took over £710,000 from the council. This money was for small firms during Covid. Aftab…
Leisure project starts as councillors review Freshney Place plan. Center has high occupancy and supports local initiatives. Freshney Place Leisure Scheme Works Begin, Business Plan Received Work on the Freshney Place leisure project began this week. The NHS centre should open next month. The project costs nearly £50 million. Councillors got an update on the…
Andrew Polson, ex Tory, accused of £188,000 romance scam, stays on council anti fraud panel. He denies charges. Trial is in September. Ex Tory on Anti Fraud Panel Faces Romance Scam Charge of £188,000 A former Tory leader, Andrew Polson, faces fraud accusations. He is accused of stealing £188,000. He denies the charges of romance…
A Fraserburgh man battles his neighbor over a hedge he claims spoils his summer BBQs; council rejects his appeal. Fraserburgh Man in Hedge Row Over Ruined Summer Barbecues A man in Fraserburgh was upset about his neighbor’s tall hedge. He thought it ruined his BBQs and wanted the council to make his neighbor trim it.…
Court rules for council, allowing removal of St Peters Square red tent camp housing homeless individuals. St Peters Square Tent Camp Removal Ordered After Court Decision The council won a court case about St Peter’s Square. People lived in tents there, and the council now has permission to remove them. The “red tent camp” started…
Locals favor demolishing the council-bought General Wolfe pub, a £1 million empty building causing antisocial behaviour. Cornwall Residents Prefer Demolition of £1m White Elephant Pub A survey asked locals about an old pub. The General Wolfe pub was bought by the council. It cost £1 million and sits empty after two years. Most people want…
Sale of Derby land for housing sparks traffic concerns. Council member worries about impact on residents, seeks community benefits. Derby Land Sale Could Cause Traffic Chaos Council Member Warns Hey, guess what’s going on in Derby? A local council member, Sara Bolton, is worried about plans to sell some city-owned land. The council wants to…