Major road project approved after years of delays. It promises to cut journey times & boost the local economy. New £200m Road Junction to Resolve Traffic Woes Near Norwich The government approved a road project costing millions and delayed by courts. People first talked about it over ten years ago and the project includes building…
Dave O’Brien is new Cork Business Association president. His priority is a cleaner, safer Cork city with new projects. Cork Business Association Names O’Brien President Safe City Priority Cork’s Business Association has a new president, Dave O’Brien. He wants Cork to be safer and cleaner. The CBA plans to start many helpful projects. O’Brien got…
Cardiff sees high demand for homelessness services amid budget concerns and housing goals. Cardiff Homelessness Services Face Record High Demands and Housing Issues Cardiff Council faces housing issues. A council member spoke about this recently, stating they are making progress on a housing emergency. Homelessness services still see many people. Almost ten thousand people are…
Council to decide on Social Bite’s new village with homes after site visit and a decision hearing. Edinburgh Council Considers Green Belt Housing for Homeless Village A charity in Edinburgh wants to move its housing. Councillors will decide after a visit. They will also hold a hearing first. The council staff said no to the…
Homeless individuals evicted from Manchester’s St Peter’s Square resettle nearby after a dawn clearance operation. Evicted Manchester Homeless Set Up Camp Meters From St Peter’s Square Manchester staff evicted tents Wednesday. This happened in a dawn operation, and the action followed a court order. This order let them reclaim land, specifically the land outside the…
A massive sinkhole swallowed part of Godstone’s High Street. Repairs may take a year, leaving many residents displaced. Godstone Sinkhole Repairs Could Take a Year, Residents Are Told A big hole opened in a Surrey street. Part of Godstone’s High Street vanished on February 17. About 30 homes were evacuated because of it. Twenty-four homes…
Council faces scrutiny over financial woes, equal pay claims, and failed projects, vowing to fix past errors amid criticism. Birmingham Council Leader Addresses Mistakes Amid Inquiry Demands Birmingham Council’s issues affect everyone in town. Big tax hikes and service cuts are happening. Even bin collections may change soon. The council needs to save around £150…
Cornwall Council reviews proposals for over 70 new homes, a skatepark, and mine renovations into cottages; public input welcomed. Cornwall Housing: Plans Emerge for Over 70 New Homes Across the Duchy Cornwall Council got some new planning requests. These include over 70 homes and a skatepark. People also want to redo an old mine for…
A survey reveals over 40% in Scotland desire increased council action on empty homes, particularly renters. Scots Want More Action on Empty Homes Says Survey A recent survey looked at empty homes in Scotland. Many people think councils could do more. The Scottish Empty Homes Partnership (SEHP) did the study. It found only 10% feel…
Liverpool housing plans prioritize varied architecture and community, not just city center towers. Liverpool Housing: More Than Towers, Variety and Bold Designs Needed Katie Dean works for Keepmoat, a housebuilder. She spoke about housing in Liverpool. Liverpool should build varied architecture; she thinks it needs more than just city center towers. Keepmoat has a Speke…