Jo Walker, former director, will be the new Chief Executive for Gloucestershire County Council replacing Pete Bungard in May. Jo Walker Returns to Gloucestershire as New County Council Chief Gloucestershire has a new top boss. Jo Walker got the job after interviews last week. She will be the chief executive. Jo currently leads North Somerset…
A man repeatedly punched a stranger in a nightclub, causing a brain bleed after the victim asked a simple question. Man Punches Stranger Repeatedly After Simple Question in Nightclub Ryan Mangan hurt a man at Heaven nightclub. The victim suffered a brain bleed from the attack. It happened on Victoria Street. CCTV footage captured Mangan’s…
City Hall considers New Year’s Eve celebrations after proposal for potential events and report agreed by council members. Belfast Could Host New Years Eve Celebrations City Hall to Discuss Belfast might get New Year’s Eve celebrations. City Hall officials will explore options for the city. Council members agreed to the idea in a meeting. They…
Gwynedd Council’s financial state shifts from ‘catastrophic’ to ‘very poor’ after government funding, but a big budget problem remains. Gwynedd Council Finances Improve Slightly Still Remain Very Poor Gwynedd Council’s finances are still struggling. The chief executive described them as “very poor” now. They got more money than expected recently. The money came from the…
Two Devon properties face closure orders due to antisocial behavior and suspected drug activity, aiming to restore community safety. Devon Homes Shut Down After Alarming Reports of Drug Use and Disorder Hey! Guess what happened in Devon? Two homes got closure orders because of bad behavior. People living nearby were really worried. Folks said they…
Jo Walker departs North Somerset Council, becoming chief executive of Gloucestershire County Council after six years. North Somerset Council Chief Executive Jo Walker Announces Her Departure Jo Walker will leave North Somerset Council and become chief executive of Gloucestershire County Council. She worked six years as chief executive, and her last day is May 19.…
Police name Laleh Zarejouneghani, 27, as the victim in Ashford murder probe. A child was also injured in the incident. Ashford Murder Investigation: Woman Named by Surrey Police as Laleh Zarejouneghani Police identified a woman in her 20s who died in Ashford, leading officers to begin a murder investigation. The woman died at the scene.…
Expect delays on the A53 with roadworks in Endon and Leek causing temporary lights and heavy traffic. A53 Motorists Face Delays with Roadworks in Endon and Leek Hey, so there are roadworks to know about. If you drive from the Potteries to the Moorlands, watch out. National Grid is working in Endon and Leek. Expect…
Derbyshire council considers selling a care home and converting others sparking a protest over the proposals. Derbyshire Care Home Future Sparks Protest Over Council Proposals Campaigners plan a protest concerning the council’s care home proposals. Derbyshire County Council faces budget issues and might sell a care home. Alternatively, they could convert two into rehab centers.…
Businesses in Bridgwater demand funds due to Celebration Mile roadworks and other project-related losses. Bridgwater Businesses Seek Compensation for Roadwork Disruption A councillor wants money for Bridgwater businesses. Roadworks disrupted their trade. The Celebration Mile project caused issues. So did work on the Dunball roundabout. A39 roadwork near a factory also hurt businesses. Councillor Rodrigues…