Kirklees Council retains its Cabinet system, sparking opposition claims of undemocratic practices and a coming challenge. Kirklees Council Stays with Cabinet System Amid Challenge Warnings A councillor says a challenge is coming to Kirklees Council. The council chose to keep its Cabinet system. Last month, a ‘Change Kirklees’ campaign began. Opposition groups want a committee…
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…
Petition calls for free bus travel for England’s over-60s, highlighting current age restrictions and regional disparities in schemes. England Bus Pass Rules Examined for Over 60s Amid Change Demands A petition wants free bus rides for people over 60 in England and Wales. It got enough signatures, so the government answered. The government spends £700…
Petition against Parkingeye’s ANPR system at James Cook Hospital gains 7,000 signatures due to concerns about fairness and impact. Hospital Parkingeye Petition Reaches 7,000 Signatures Rapidly A Labour MP started a petition. This concerns a new parking system at a hospital. The system impacts staff, patients, and visitors. James Cook Hospital uses ANPR cameras. It…
Joe Peall is fighting to save The Polygon Centre in Alfreton from being sold, aiming to keep it a vital community hub. Derbyshire Man Nears Bid for Vital Community Centre, One Hurdle Remains A man in Derbyshire wants to save a local hub. He is close to stopping it from being sold. Joe Peall noticed…
Hounslow Council’s plan to dim street lights to save money faces opposition due to safety concerns and budget issues. Hounslow Street Light Dimming Plan Sparks Safety Concerns and Anger Hounslow Council wants to dim street lights to save money. They need to cover a £30 million financial gap, and this change could save £200,000 each…
Plans to expand a housing development to 400 homes near Tunbridge Wells face opposition due to community and infrastructure worries. More Homes Proposed Near Kent Sussex Border Sparks Resident Concerns A developer wants to build near Tunbridge Wells. They plan around 400 homes now. People are not happy and signed a petition. It has more…
Locals oppose a new fire station in Leverton, Lincolnshire, citing road safety, noise, and light concerns despite council approval. Lincolnshire Fire Station Plan Sparks Disappointment Over Location They will build a fire station near Boston. This is despite a petition with 121 signatures. The station is for Leverton, a rural area, and it will help…
Residents petition for action to solve the litter problem. Over 200 people signed in Barking and Dagenham. Litter Crisis Sparks Petition in London Borough of Barking and Dagenham A petition asking the council for action on litter has garnered over 200 signatures in Barking and Dagenham. Olivia Virag, a resident, started the petition. She voices…