The tax increase of 2.99%, equaling £5.67 for median Band D homes, funds essential services amid rising inflation. Torridge Council Approves Council Tax Increase for Local Services Torridge Council approved a Council Tax increase. It equals £5.67, or 2.99 percent, for Band D homes. This rise helps cover higher costs due to inflation. Services should…
Flintshire council tax is rising. Schools face cuts due to budget issues, despite increased social care funding. Flintshire Council Tax Rises Amid School Cuts After Budget Problems Flintshire residents will pay more council tax. Band D properties will pay £157 more yearly. Schools face a £2.9 million budget decrease, and the council faces major money…
Central Bridgwater faces a five month closure for the Celebration Mile project, raising business concerns. Bridgwater Celebration Mile: Five Month Road Closure Announced Somerset Council shared some plans earlier in the month. These plans will block car access. People can still walk and shop there. A business called Nutmeg House spoke out. They called the…
Shop Jollof opened February 23 in Frogmoor. The owner, Mamalyn Opara, wanted easier access to African food. New Afro Caribbean Supermarket Shop Jollof Opens in High Wycombe Shop Jollof opened in High Wycombe. The public saw it for the first time on February 23. This was a Sunday afternoon event. The shop is in Frogmoor,…
Popular gin bar in Newton Aycliffe teases a March relaunch after a sudden closure, promising updates soon. Newton Aycliffe Aviation Gin Bar Hints at Exciting Relaunch Soon Hey, guess what I just read? Aviator Gin Bar closed suddenly on Monday. It is on Northfield Way. They thanked their customers for support since 2019. But, wait…
Leeds Council approves plan to convert space into flats opposite Pudsey Cenotaph, aiming to revitalize the town center. Flats Approved Near Pudsey Cenotaph Enhancing Town Center Leeds Council said yes to new flats. They will be built near Pudsey Cenotaph. The address is 11-15 Chapeltown. Two one-bed places are planned. The first and second floors…
Inquiry concludes about film studio plans near Marlow. Angela Rayner will decide if construction can proceed. Marlow Film Studios Inquiry Concludes Awaiting Rayner Decision The inspector, Katie McDonald, finished the talks Monday. Opposing sides gave their final words. This hearing started January 21, weeks ago. It followed an appeal about a film studio. Dido Property…
Two suspects are held after a British businessman was found murdered in Kenya, having been kidnapped and tortured. Two Arrested in Kenya Over Murder of Kidnapped British Businessman A British businessman was kidnapped in Kenya. He was later found murdered. His body was in a sack. Police arrested a nightclub worker and a taxi driver.…
Laura Winham, 38, lay dead for three years. Family accuses social services of neglect after support failures. Vulnerable Woman Found Dead After Three Years Social Services Blamed Laura Winham died in her flat at the age of 38. Her family blames social services, stating she was left alone. Laura was mentally unwell and possibly had…
Caersws residents oppose a 29-house plan approved by the council, citing flood risks and urging Welsh Government intervention. Welsh Government Call-In Hoped for in Powys Housing Scheme Fight Folks in Caersws don’t like a housing plan. They’re hoping the Welsh Government will step in. The council OK’d building 29 houses near Pen-y-Borfa last week. The…