Manchester’s Christmas Markets may return to Albert Square in 2025 due to faster than expected refurbishment progress. Manchester Christmas Markets: Surprise Albert Square Return Possible The article was updated February 19, 2025. Manchester’s Christmas Markets might return to Albert Square this year. They were once a fixture there. Refurbishment closed Albert Square in 2019, and…
Decision pending on Liverpool school site after asbestos find. Officials aim to reassure worried parents on health risk. School Site Future in Doubt After Asbestos Discovery Liverpool Council wants to reassure parents. Two special schools opened in Fazakerley. They are Bank View School and Redbridge High School. Asbestos was found at the school site, near…
Former bank to become a creative hub for young artists. Funds needed for transformation. Leicester Bank Transformation Aims to Empower Young Artists Okay, so Pedestrian wants to help young artists. A Leicester bank could become their creative hub. They need money to make this happen, about £50,000. This money will transform a building into a…
A 1945 scheme proposed rebuilding Manchester, keeping only 20 buildings. A fresh start after war damage aimed for a modern city. Manchester’s Radical Post War Plan Nearly Leveled the City Center Imagine Manchester after the war. They envisioned big, green spaces and wide roads. The idea was to make a modern city, but it meant…
Council tax increase is expected. Street lighting may dim. Car park charges could be introduced to balance the budget. Bury Council Tax Rise Likely Plus Parking Charges and Lighting Changes Bury Council plans some budget changes. They might dim street lights, and car park charges may also appear. The council wants a balanced budget for…
Council tax could rise by 5%. New fees include garden waste and parking. Social housing rents also increasing. Stockport Council Tax Increase and New Charges Proposed for Residents Stockport Council plans new charges for residents in 2024. To balance its budget, the council needs to cut costs by £60 million by 2029. This means tough…