Cambridge toilet closures spark worry about waste management and inconvenience. People are against removing such a facility. Cambridge Toilet Closures Spark Fears of Public Inconvenience Cambridge might close some public restrooms. Locals worry about waste in the streets. People dislike being caught without options. The city runs 14 public toilets now. Eight are in the…
Edinburgh is urged to negotiate funding directly with Holyrood, believing it could secure a better deal than through Cosla. Edinburgh Council Urged to Seek Direct Funding Talks with Holyrood Edinburgh might leave a council group. This group, Cosla, negotiates funding with the government. A council member thinks Edinburgh could get more money alone. Currently, Edinburgh…
Plans to replace The New Haven pub with flats divide Coventry locals. Council vote approaches. Coventry Residents Split Over New Haven Pub Redevelopment Scheme People in Coventry disagree about a pub demolition. They want to replace The New Haven with flats. The plan involves a three-story building. It would house 28 one-bedroom apartments. Council members…
Climate change extends growing season. Earlier weedkiller use is cheaper, despite being controversial. Midlothian May Increase Weed Killer Use Due to Climate Change Midlothian leaders might use weedkiller earlier. They cite climate change as the reason. They want to start in March, not June. This uses glyphosate on specific spots. Starting in March saves about…
Bins clutter streets in Crewkerne. Residents and councillors are demanding action to resolve waste disposal issues. Somerset Town Residents Angered by Persistent Overflowing Bin Issues Crewkerne has a growing problem. Bins clutter the streets, and people want action to clean up the town. Councillor Jan Nathan spoke about this issue and is worried about bins…
Villagers fear solar farms prioritize energy over agriculture. A 70-acre solar farm proposal near Bretby sparks opposition. Derbyshire Residents Concerned Solar Farms Threaten Food Supply Villagers in Derbyshire worry about more solar farms. They think Britain could have too much power and not enough food. Anesco wants to build a solar farm near Bretby. It…
Local bus discount in Grimsby and Cleethorpes is changing, impacting price, availability, and validity. Grimsby Cleethorpes Bus Discount Changes Price and Availability Bus fares in North East Lincolnshire are changing. A special discount will now cost more money because the national bus fare is higher. Last year, the local council had a cheaper fare that…
Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter receives a much-needed roof renovation and volunteer hub thanks to a grant. Animal Shelter Gets Renovation Through Special Grant in Newcastle This animal shelter is quite old, like 129 years! They used to worry a lot when storms were coming, because the building had a big hole in its roof.…
Plans approved for 23 homes in Godstone, Surrey on old farmland with demolition of existing buildings. No affordable housing provided. Surrey Village to Get 23 New Homes Despite Lack of Affordable Housing Hey, guess what I just read? They are building 23 houses in Godstone! It’s happening on some old farmland. The local council approved…