Tax hike of 15.6% approved. Ninety-two jobs will still be cut. Budget gap remains despite increased revenue. Falkirk Council Jobs To Go Despite 15.6 Percent Tax Increase Falkirk Council approved a big tax increase, the highest in Scotland at 15.6%. The rise stopped some education cuts, including nursery places and autism support. A Band D…
Assistants protest for better pay near Wallasey Town Hall. They feel underpaid despite their essential role. Teaching Assistants Demand Fair Pay Increase at Wallasey Town Hall Teaching assistants protested near Wallasey Town Hall. They want better pay. The assistants said schools face hard times now. Unison organized the protest at the town hall. The protest…
More than 5,000 appeals were lodged against Derby bus lane fines, impacting drivers and raising questions about signage. Derby Bus Lane Fines Spur Over 5,000 Appeals in Two Years Derby issued many bus lane fines, with over 5,000 drivers appealing fines in two years. Drivers were fined for using the Corporation Street bus lane, and…
New Greggs and Starbucks drive-thrus get the green light in Chadderton, creating jobs and boosting local amenities. New Greggs and Starbucks drive-thrus get the green light in Chadderton, creating jobs and boosting local amenities. New Greggs and Starbucks drive-thrus get the green light in Chadderton, creating jobs and boosting local amenities. Greggs and Starbucks Drive-Thrus…
New Greggs and Starbucks drive-thrus get the green light in Chadderton, creating jobs and boosting local amenities. Greggs and Starbucks Drive-Thrus Approved for Tesco Car Park Greggs and Starbucks are coming to Chadderton. They will open drive-thru stores there soon. These stores will be in a Tesco car park on Featherstall Road North. Oldham Council…
Stoke-on-Trent council backs a North Staffordshire ‘super council’, dismissing ‘power grab’ claims from rivals. Stoke Leaders Reject Power Grab Claims on Super Council Plan Support Stoke-on-Trent wants a “super council” for North Staffordshire. This includes Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle, and the Moorlands. This plan comes from government changes. They want to get rid of two-tier councils. Council…
Landmark Stockport roundabout bridge faces demolition. The project cost £20m,causing year-long disruptions. Stockport Roundabout Bridge to be Demolished in Year Long Project The Greek Street roundabout in Stockport is being replaced, causing major disruptions. The project will cost £20 million. They will demolish and replace the rail bridge, which is a key route near Stockport…
Bolton seeks land suggestions for future development. Landowners and builders invited to propose sites by April 15. Bolton Council Asks for Building Site Ideas from Landowners, Builders Bolton Council wants ideas for future building spots. They announced a “call for sites.” You can suggest land for development. April 15 is the deadline. Land owners, builders,…
Corner Boy in Manchester has closed after seven years. Nancy Spains, a London pub, will open in its place. Manchester Bar Corner Boy Closes Owners Thank Customers for the Craic Hey, guess what I just read? The Corner Boy, an Irish bar, shut down. It was on Hilton Street. That’s in the Northern Quarter in…
Police on M5 seized cocaine worth £236000 from a Ford Fiesta. Neil Warren, 48, jailed for four years after arrest in Devon. M5 Police Stop Ford Fiesta Find Cocaine Worth £236,000 A drug courier got caught on the M5. Police found cocaine worth almost £250,000. The man, Neil Warren, said he was in debt. He…