Court allows eviction of Manchester homeless camp. Critics argue this hides, not solves, the underlying issues of homelessness. Manchester Homeless Camp Eviction Approved, Critics Say It Hides the Problem A judge said the homeless camp must go. It was in St Peter’s Square. Lawyers for the refugees will keep fighting. They say the council has…
Valerie O’Sullivan plans to address housing, dereliction, antisocial behavior, and promote Cork’s growth. Cork City’s New Boss Aims to Tackle Housing, Dereliction, and Policing Cork City Council has a new chief executive. Valerie O’Sullivan shared her plans with leaders today. She used to lead Cork County Council. Valerie grew up on the northside of Cork.…
Essex faces major changes. New unitary councils will handle services like bins, roads, and housing instead of current councils. Essex Council Shake Up Big Changes Coming to Local Services Essex might change a lot soon. Big changes are coming to local stuff, impacting bin collections and road repairs. It’s a huge plan to change councils.…
Extra waste cash means cleaner streets, flytipping solutions, and free recycling bins for Manchester residents. Manchester Streets Cleaner After Unexpected Bins Policy Reversal Hey, Manchester is getting cleaner! The city got £5.4m back from waste money. The council plans to use almost all of it for cleaning. Streets will be cleaner, and flytipping addressed. They…
Explore the eerie Maryon Grove estate in Woolwich, left untouched for 10 years before demolition in 2023. Abandoned South London Estate Frozen in Time for Almost a Decade London faces a housing shortage right now. Yet, some buildings stand empty. Maryon Grove estate in Woolwich is one example. It sat unused for nearly ten years.…
Pembrokeshire council may overspend its budget by £2.1 million, despite previous forecasts of a larger deficit. Pembrokeshire Council Faces Potential Budget Overspend of £2.1 Million Pembrokeshire council may overspend its budget. A new report estimates they will go over by £2 million. This is better than previous forecasts, as earlier predictions estimated a £4 million…
Former homeless shelter in Blackburn to be converted into 52 bedsits by Hayhill Care, pending council approval. Blackburn Homeless Shelter Likely To Become 52 Bedsit Accommodation Hey friend, listen to this interesting news. A building in Blackburn might become a large house. It used to be a homeless shelter, but it closed. Hayhill Care wants…
A mother and her four kids are trapped in a drug-ridden tower in Stockport, struggling with tiny living space and dangerous conditions. Mom Trapped With Kids in Drug Ridden Tower Block in Tiny Flat Louise, a mom with four kids, feels trapped. Her flat is tiny, with only two bedrooms. She lives in a tower…
Plan to demolish Birmingham’s indoor market faces approval despite risks to traders. Housing could replace it. Birmingham Market Demolition Plan Recommended Despite Trader Risk Birmingham might tear down the Bull Ring Indoor Market. They want to build housing there instead. This plan faced delays because of worries about traders. Officials warned them about redevelopment last…
Bristol reveals plans for 1,200 new homes at Cumberland Basin, plus bridge replacement and garden center relocation. Bristol Unveils Plan for 1,200 New Homes at Cumberland Basin Bristol plans big changes near Cumberland Basin. They plan up to 1,200 new homes there. The plans also include replacing a bridge. A garden center will get a…