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…
Solihull Council may sell assets to address financial issues if its £48m emergency funding request is denied. Solihull Council Faces Sell-Off Warning Amid £48m Funding Request Solihull Council needs government help. They might sell assets without it. This is according to a senior finance officer. The council wants emergency financial support (EFS). The council hopes…
New project by Home Bargains owner may redefine Liverpool’s skyline. It is part of a large plan including 1200 apartments. Liverpool Skyline Set to Change with New Skyscraper Project A new skyscraper project could change Liverpool’s skyline. Home Bargains’ owner and a tower builder are behind it. They bought land near the city center for…
A thief assaulted staff while stealing alcohol from a Leytonstone Tesco. He was sentenced for multiple thefts. Tesco Staff Attacked by Shoplifter Stealing Alcohol in Leytonstone A shoplifter got convicted after a police investigation. He repeatedly stole from east London stores. Police went to a Leytonstone Tesco Express on January 7th. Staff caught a man…
4,000 fish, including dace and chub, released into the River Tame near Hyde to boost local nature and angling opportunities. Thousands of Fish Bolster Greater Manchester River’s Ecosystem Lots of fish went into a river. This helps the area’s nature. The River Tame got 4,000 new fish. They added dace, chub, and roach. The fish…
“One Stoke-on-Trent” offers £240k in grants for community projects promoting unity after unrest. Apply now and help build a stronger city! Stoke-on-Trent: Claim Your Share of £240k to Unite Our City A large community campaign started in Stoke-on-Trent. They want to unite all communities, and it is called “One Stoke-on-Trent.” Many local leaders support it,…
Langport and Huish Episcopi explore merging by 2027 to fairly fund services, addressing tax imbalances. Langport and Huish Episcopi Merger Could Equalize Council Tax Langport and Huish Episcopi might merge soon. This could happen by 2027. It would help fund local services more fairly. Huish Episcopi surrounds Langport on three sides. Most new houses went…
Bath charities Voices & Southside need cash. MP Wera Hobhouse is trying to get government funding to ensure they stay open. Bath Domestic Abuse Services Face Closure Without Government Funding Wera Hobhouse is a Liberal Democrat MP. She represents the city of Bath. Hobhouse wants the government to help charities that support abuse survivors. She…
Over 8,000 council homes in Yorkshire sold between 2019-2024 due to Right to Buy, impacting social housing availability. Yorkshire Council Home Sales: Where Did 8,000 Properties Go? Hey, want to hear something about housing in Yorkshire? Thousands of council homes got sold. The Right to Buy scheme made this happen. Between 2019 and 2024, 8,708…
Towns near Leeds feel inferior, surveys show. Many feel their area struggles with poor performance and lack of opportunity. Towns Living in Leeds Shadow Embarrassed by Their Own Performance New surveys show towns near Leeds feel less successful. People in these towns were compared to Leeds residents. The Onward think-tank conducted the polling. Dewsbury residents…