District leaders oppose Leicestershire’s single council plan, fearing loss of local voice and efficiency for 800,000 residents. Leicestershire Districts Fear Overhaul is Too Big and Impractical Leaders dislike the plan for one big council. Seven local leaders think it’s a bad idea. Rutland’s leader agrees too. They worry it will feel distant, and local people…
Leaders detail proposed changes: District councils may vanish, replaced by a single county council. City/Rutland unaffected. Leicestershire Council Reorganisation Explained Simply for Residents Leicestershire may see big changes to local government. District and borough councils in the area might disappear. A single county council could replace them all. Leicester city and Rutland would stay separate.…
County council advocates for a single authority in Leicestershire, excluding Leicester city and Rutland, citing efficiency. Leicestershire Single Authority a Common Sense Plan Claims Council Hey, listen to this about Leicestershire! The county council wants just one big council. It would cover all of Leicestershire. Leicester city and Rutland stay separate. District councils won’t be…
Solihull Central Masjid allowed to keep temporary marquee for another year due to community needs. Solihull Mosque Retains Marquee After Planners Cite Special Circumstances Solihull Central Masjid can keep its marquee. Planners gave them permission for another year. They had previously won an appeal for it. The mosque put up the marquee in 2020. It…
Three women face charges including criminal damage and public nuisance after a demonstration at Armstrong Works. Women in Court After Protest at Armstrong Works, Scotswood Road Hey, listen to this news from Newcastle. A protest happened at Armstrong Works on Scotswood Road. It started early Tuesday morning. Police got called around 5:20 am. Two people…
Leicester residents face council tax and rent increases as the council struggles with significant budget shortfalls. Leicester Council Tax and Rent to Rise Amidst Budget Cuts Leicester council tax will increase in April. The council approved a 4.99% rise, which is the maximum increase allowed. Band B properties will pay £1.44 more weekly, generating about…
Steve Dally disputes a £70k council charge on his home extension. He urges Waverley Council to investigate potential misconduct. Surrey Grandfather Fights £70k Bill Demands Waverley Council Probe A man, Steve Dally, received a bill for £70,000 for a home extension and believes the council made a mistake. He wants Waverley Council to investigate and…
Van dwellers in Bristol arm themselves after a caravan arson attack. Tensions rise between them and locals. Bristol Van Dwellers Arm Themselves After Caravan Arson Attack Some van dwellers in Bristol have armed themselves. This happened after someone set a caravan on fire. The fire occurred on Monday, February 17, at Clifton Downs. Police are…
A hen harrier vanished in County Durham. Both police and the RSPB are looking into this suspicious disappearance. Rare Hen Harrier Disappears in County Durham Under Suspicious Circumstances A rare bird vanished in County Durham. It’s a big loss. Police and the RSPB seek information regarding a hen harrier that disappeared in January in the…
South Gloucestershire council tax will rise by 4.99% after councillors approved a budget deal due to rising costs. South Gloucestershire Approves Council Tax Hike Amid Budget Concerns South Gloucestershire council tax will rise 4.99% in April. Councillors agreed to a tough budget. Social care costs are rising quickly. Residents may not see much benefit. The…