Bridgend Green Party opposes Last Energy’s plan for small nuclear plants in Llynfi Valley, citing safety and necessity concerns. South Wales Faces Opposition to New Nuclear Power Plant Proposals The Green Party in Bridgend opposes a nuclear plant plan. They call it “unnecessary, unwanted, and unsafe.” This plant would be in the Llynfi Valley. Last…
Wirral Council allocates £1M to support controversial parking charges in coastal areas, despite concerns and criticism. Wirral Invests £1 Million In Parking Charges Equipment Costs Wirral approved new parking meter funding, borrowing £1 million for the plan that puts parking charges in coastal areas, affecting 22 free car parks and roads. All parties supported the…
Council approves a 4.99% tax hike, including a 2% social care levy. Band D properties will see a £79.83 annual bill increase. Gloucestershire Council Tax Rise Approved as Bills Increase for Locals Your council tax might increase this April. The county council approved a budget increase despite being financially stable. A near five percent council…
Karin Smyth voices worries about less frequent bin collections in Bristol, urging council leaders to reconsider cut plans. Bristol MP Raises Concerns Over Proposed Bin Collection Cuts A Bristol MP spoke out about bin collections. Karin Smyth is worried about reduced rubbish pickups. The council wants bins emptied less often and may switch to every…
Glasgow considers raising council tax to boost local services like street repairs amidst budget talks. Glasgow Council Tax Rise What it Means for Your Wallet and City Services Glasgow’s council tax may increase in April. The council wants to invest more in local services, and they plan to fix potholes and clean streets better. The…
Leith’s traffic changes, aimed at improving safety, are now permanent after a council vote, with minor adjustments planned. Edinburgh Makes Leith Low-Traffic Neighborhood Permanent After Trial Edinburgh made a traffic plan permanent. Leith had temporary road changes for over a year. They aimed to reduce traffic and improve walking. The council voted to keep the…
Bristol Airport’s expansion project to handle 15M passengers faces criticism over climate change and environmental impact, with some supporting and opposing. Airport Expansion Faces Criticism Over Climate Change Inaction Bristol Airport wants to grow, with plans to expand by 2040, aiming to handle 15 million passengers yearly, up from the current 10.5 million. This project…
Corporate ads in Bath raise concerns about preserving its historical environment and UNESCO status. Bath Faces Ad Threat: Historic Streets Spark Debate Over Corporate Displays People worried about an ad near Bath Abbey. The ad was a projection for Christmas. Some fear it could hurt the city’s UNESCO status. The ad got approved for York…
Newcastle risks missing net zero targets by 2030. Activists claim slow progress and call for bolder action to reduce emissions. Newcastle Faces Climate Goal Gap Halfway to 2030 Net Zero Target Newcastle struggles to meet its climate goals. Campaigners say the city needs faster action. In 2019, Newcastle declared a climate emergency. The goal is…
Expansion plans for Bristol Airport are under fire. The Green Party calls the project reckless over climate and pollution worries. Bristol Airport Expansion Faces Criticism Over Environmental Impact Bristol Airport wants to grow, aiming to handle 15 million passengers each year, up from 10.5 million. The Green Party strongly disagrees with this, calling the expansion…