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…
Belfast considers a ticket surcharge to boost its music scene, inspired by Bristol’s initiative and Glasgow’s venue fund. Belfast Council Considers Charge on Live Music Tickets Belfast Council is thinking about a music fund. The fund would help local musicians and venues. They are looking at Bristol’s “Bristol Nights” model. Bristol Nights is from a…
Council spent £60,000 on a report criticizing its £1 million free school meals program but allegedly hid the findings. Southwark Council Accused of Hiding Critical Free School Meals Report Southwark Council is in trouble. They spent £60,000 on a report that questioned the value of their £1 million school meal program, and then hid it.…
M6 road work starts between Lancaster and Kendal. £4 million project includes lane closures and a 50 mph speed limit. M6 Roadworks: Four Months of Closures Begin for Essential Repairs They are fixing the M6. The work, costing £4 million, will help stop flooding. The work is between Lancaster and Kendal. The project started Monday,…
The Stoke-on-Trent play spot is now open! Vandalism repairs and new equipment upgrades cost £150,000. Tunstall Park Play Area Reopens After £150k Overhaul and 10 Month Closure The Tunstall Park play area reopened after renovations. It cost £150,000 to fix it up. The park had been closed since April of the previous year. The council…
Council uses drones and vehicle seizures to combat fly-tipping, issuing fines up to £1,000 to deter offenders. Calderdale Council Uses Drones and Seizes Vehicles to Fight Fly-tipping Calderdale Council is fighting fly-tipping. They now use drones and seize vehicles. This helps against illegal dumping. In 2024, officials learned about these new tactics. The council also…
Budle Farm Campsite owner fined £2,196.17 for ignoring water safety regulations and providing unsafe drinking water. Northumberland Campsite Operator Fined for Unsafe Drinking Water A holiday site owner got prosecuted again. It happened because the water wasn’t safe to drink. Eric Anderson runs Budle Farm Campsite. He also operates three holiday rentals. These are near…
Major cuts of £25M loom for Wirral Council, impacting libraries, jobs, and services. Council tax may rise amid a budget gap. Wirral Council Budget Crisis Deepens Public Services Face Cuts Wirral Council faces major budget cuts soon. They plan to cut £25 million in total. The final decision happens in under two weeks. Birkenhead Town…
“Spudman” Ben Newman keeps his spot! Tamworth council apologizes after a petition with 100,000 signatures. Spudman Wins! Tamworth Council Backs Down Over Jacket Potato Stand Row Ben Newman is “Spudman” online. He sells jacket potatoes. His stand was almost replaced. Tamworth council planned a flower bed that would replace Ben’s trailer, where he has been…