Council urges Stormont to assess impact of XL Bully rehoming limits on animal welfare and explore a balanced approach. Belfast Council Seeks Review of XL Bully Law Over Animal Welfare Belfast Council wants Stormont to check dog laws. They want to ensure animal welfare is protected. The council agreed on a change to a Green…
Lambeth libraries suffer a £1m budget reduction despite strong opposition from residents and some councillors. South London Libraries Face £1m Budget Cut Amid Public Outcry A council in South London made a budget cut that affects the library system there. The cut is for £1 million, and residents are not happy about this change. Lambeth…
Lambeth Council’s finances are under scrutiny amid auditor concerns. Political parties clash over alleged mismanagement. Lambeth Council’s finances are under scrutiny amid auditor concerns. Political parties clash over alleged mismanagement. South London Council Faces Financial Trouble, Auditors Issue Warning South London Council Faces Financial Trouble, Auditors Issue Warning A financial issue hit Lambeth Council. Auditors…
A Green Party leader wants to end free parking in Northumberland, sparking debate over environmental impact and business effects. Northumberland Town Centres Face Calls to Scrap Free Parking A Green Party leader wants to end free parking. This change would affect many Northumberland town centers. Nick Morphet thinks free parking boosts car use. He believes…
Trafford faces backlash over a 7.49% council tax hike amid budget woes and political clashes. Residents voice concerns. Trafford Council Tax Set to Increase by 7.49 Percent in Greater Manchester Trafford’s council had a very heated budget meeting. A 7.49% council tax increase is coming, which upset many people. The Conservatives said Labour is hurting…
Council Tax increases follow a £25m budget cut. Closures and job losses are expected amidst financial pressures. Wirral Council Budget Cuts Lead to Rising Bills and Major Changes Wirral Council faces tough times soon. Council Tax will increase in about a month. Birkenhead Town Hall will be closing down. Some libraries might also close. Hundreds…
A Cork councillor highlights housing affordability issues, noting many young professionals cannot afford homes. Cork Councillor Calls House Affordability The Elephant In The Room A Cork councillor spoke about the housing market. He thinks it is wrong. People in their 30s and 40s live with parents because they cannot find their own homes. Honore Kemagni…
Residents express fury over traffic measures, budget cuts, and rising concerns in Bristol’s Barton Hill area. Bristol Locals Say Their City Has Been Turned Into ‘a Small Prison’ The Green Party did well in Bristol last May, winning 34 of 70 seats on the city council. This marked the first time they led a major…
The leader denies hiding £1 million in library cuts within a budget spreadsheet, amid campaigners’ outrage. Lambeth Council Leader Refutes Hiding Library Cuts in Spreadsheet The Lambeth Council leader denies hiding library cuts. An activist said a £1 million cut was hidden, claiming it was in a ten-page spreadsheet. Claire Holland leads Lambeth Council and…
Bath introduces new school traffic rules boosting safety. Some are happy, but concerns have been raised. New Traffic Rules Aim to Make Bath Schools Safer, Spark Mixed Reactions The council added £87,000 to the School Streets plan. This project improves school safety and air quality by limiting traffic when kids arrive and leave. The money…