A couple with six children is facing eviction after 17 years, fearing homelessness and inadequate support. Couple Faces Eviction After 17 Years, Fears Living in a Tent Geoff and Colette Stothard might lose their house. They have lived there for seventeen years with their family, which includes six kids. They rent the place in Gateacre.…
Kirklees Council approves budget with tax hike, agrees to care home transfer, invests in burial space, and addresses housing needs. Kirklees Future Shaped by Key Decisions Made This Week This week, Kirklees Council made some big choices that will affect the borough’s future. Cabinet and Full Council meetings happened recently, and both had many important…
Canterbury residents lament rising crime rates impacting the citys safety and reputation. Canterbury Crime Soars Locals Dub City Second Class Las Vegas Canterbury is a pretty city in Kent. It’s known for its old buildings and cathedral. Locals say crime is rising despite its beauty. They claim antisocial behavior and lawlessness are problems too. Residents…
Two homeless men drowned in Dublin’s Grand Canal last year. They entered the water at different times, an inquest heard. Grand Canal Deaths: Men Entered Water Separately, Inquest Reveals Two men died in Dublin’s Grand Canal last year. Their bodies were found at different times. The exact causes of their deaths remain unclear. An inquest…
Experience homelessness firsthand! The Big Sleep event raises funds and awareness for Leicester’s vulnerable, March 25. Sleep Rough for One Night to Understand Leicester Homeless People A Leicester charity helps homeless people. They want people to sleep outside for one night, an event called The Big Sleep. This raises money and awareness, highlighting homelessness in…
Lichfield offers dignified temporary housing in city center apartments, built in seven months to combat rising homelessness. Lichfield Council Opens Apartments for Homeless People To Live Well Lichfield Council built apartments for homeless people. These offer temporary housing in the city center. People can live there with respect. The council built them in seven months.…
A man died at Cornwall Council HQ after police welfare check. Prior contact prompted referral to the IOPC for review. Cornwall Police Refer to Watchdog After Man Dies at Council Offices Police in Devon and Cornwall reported a death at Cornwall Council’s Truro offices. Officers went there on February 11th around 12:20 PM to check…
Bristol considers permanent sites for van dwellers amid rising numbers, aiming to provide stability and address community needs. Bristol Explores Permanent Sites For Growing Van Dweller Community Bristol may build permanent van-dweller sites. Councillors are meeting to discuss this today. They want to help those living in vehicles and aid those seeking houses. Van dwellers…
Ringo Vision, who feeds Croydon’s homeless from a trolley, received a police warning for antisocial behavior, sparking outrage. Croydon Man Feeding Homeless Given Police Warning Outraging Community A Croydon activist, Ringo Vision, helps homeless people by providing home-cooked meals. He uses a shopping trolley to transport and serve the food. However, police warned him about…
Leaders push for simpler rules to build homes on brownfield sites, aiming to end homelessness in the West Midlands. West Midlands Leaders Seek Easier Brownfield Builds to Combat Homelessness Leaders want easier brownfield redevelopment in the region. They discussed barriers to building homes on old industrial land. Officials hope to end homelessness and families staying…