Broughton Park residents petition for a new town council to gain more local control over key services. Salford Residents Seek More Control with Unusual Town Council Plan People in Salford want a new town council. This would give them more control locally, as residents feel they need more say and want a stronger voice on…
A minister is battling job loss after church restructuring. Locals are opposing the plan, citing his vital community role. Minister Faces Church Row Amid Cuts Sparking Community Backlash A Church of Scotland minister, Brian Casey, faces job insecurity amidst church restructuring over five years. Casey is a well-known advocate against drug deaths. Some suspect the…
New social care fees in East Renfrewshire face review amid concerns about their impact on vulnerable individuals. East Renfrewshire Social Care Charges Spark Further Scrutiny East Renfrewshire may change social care charges. New fees could hurt vulnerable people. The council plans £20 hourly fees for non-residential care, starting in July after cabinet approval. A decision…
A swan died after being shot in the head with a ball bearing in Beddington Park, South London, sparking outrage. Swan Killed in South London Park Catapult Attack, Ball Bearing Found Someone shot a swan in the head. This happened in Beddington Park, South London. A person found the hurt swan Sunday morning and alerted…
Warfleet Road in Dartmouth remains closed for a year causing frustration. A petition urges the council to expedite repairs. Dartmouth Residents Frustrated Over Year Long Road Closure People in Dartmouth are upset about Warfleet Road. It’s been closed for a year, prompting residents to action. They gave a petition to the council, which contains around…
Council assures Heathfield House won’t be sold off to pay debt. A 125-year lease will help with upkeep and building costs. Croydon Manor House Safe From Sale Promises Council Pledge Croydon Council says a manor will stay public. They won’t sell Heathfield House, ensuring its preservation for future generations. They plan to lease Heathfield House,…
Locals are distraught after gates went up, blocking a well-loved path to the mountain. Gates Cut Off Community From Beloved Countryside Path Cwmparc’s forest was a local favorite. People walked and biked there all year. The community loved the forest for decades, with grandparents sharing it with kids, and now, those kids sharing it with…
A historic ferry route cut, devastating a Scottish town. Businesses struggle, and residents demand action. Scottish Town Suffers as 200 Year Ferry Route Faces Closure A ferry route stopped. Over 20,000 people want it back. Businesses lost money when it was cut. Ardrossan is a port town in Scotland. It is a thousand years old.…
“Spudman” Ben Newman keeps his spot! Tamworth council apologizes after a petition with 100,000 signatures. Spudman Wins! Tamworth Council Backs Down Over Jacket Potato Stand Row Ben Newman is “Spudman” online. He sells jacket potatoes. His stand was almost replaced. Tamworth council planned a flower bed that would replace Ben’s trailer, where he has been…
Spudman remains hopeful after meeting council. Engineers will review flowerbed plan. Spudman Sees Hope Amid Tamworth Flowerbed Row Council Considers Options Spudman might stay in Tamworth. He faced issues about his potato stand. A flowerbed could replace his spot, and this plan caused a lot of concern. Nearly 100,000 people signed a petition wanting Spudman…