Merton roads are failing, says an MP, with concerns over funding and slow repairs. MP Claims Merton Has Londons Worst Roads Road Quality a Top Concern A local study claims Merton roads are worsening. Liberal Democrats say poor roads doubled in a year. Last year, only 23% of roads were in bad shape. Paul Kohler,…
Suffolk Highways withdraws objections to Ipswich revamp after receiving detailed plans addressing earlier concerns. Suffolk Highways drops Ipswich Lloyds Avenue revamp objections Ipswich wants to revamp an area, planning to pedestrianize it with a budget of £1.4 million. This money comes from the Towns Fund Deal. They will add green spaces and public art. Digital…
Bishop Martin Seeley retires after 10 years. He reflects on achievements: increased church attendance & clergy recruitment. Bishop Martin Seeley Reflects on Decade of Service in Suffolk Diocese Bishop Martin Seeley is retiring soon. His last ceremony occurred on February 2. He left his crozier as a symbol, then walked out with his wife and…
The FBU slams Suffolk fire service for prolonged pay errors affecting pensions and holiday pay, causing firefighter anger. Suffolk Fire Service Pay Errors Spark Fury From Fire Brigades Union Suffolk County Council had payroll issues. They overpaid staff during Christmas. The council says they fixed the error, but past pay errors also existed. The Fire…
New mayoral authority in Suffolk may appoint four experts to advise on key issues like transport and business. Suffolk Devolution May Include Four Non Voting Expert Advisors Hey, listen to this local news. Mayors can choose people outside the area. These people can join the new mayoral authority. They might come from councils or the…
Kingsway could become one way southbound to address speeding issues identified during the Active Travel Scheme. Northwich Road May Become One Way Due to Speeding Concerns The council shared a traffic change idea on Thursday, February 13: making Kingsway one-way. Kingsway, linking Chester Way and Victoria Road, would allow cars to only travel south. The…
Locals voice concerns over noise, crowds, and blocked views from the new observation wheel on Ipswich Waterfront. Ipswich Residents Upset Over New Waterfront Observation Wheel City Observations plans a new attraction. It will show views up to ten miles away. The wheel is planned for several weeks, and they are in talks with the Ipswich…
Funding cuts put the steam engine’s restoration in doubt. Relocation is considered as groups discuss options. General Steam Navigation Locomotive Faces Uncertain Future A big steam engine arrived at Swindon in 2019. It was the General Steam Navigation Locomotive 35011. People planned a huge renovation, and the estimated cost was millions. The restoration needed ten…
Councillor criticizes Trowbridge’s pond masterplans, citing lack of public consultation. Council defends wetland choice. Trowbridge Pond Masterplans Draw Criticism From Local Councillor The council shared pond plans on January 16. They want to make it a wetland reserve. People could see designs and share thoughts. This pond work is part of a bigger park plan.…
New Swindon “Library of Things” lets residents borrow tools, appliances, and more, boosting home improvement and sustainability. Swindon Opens New Library of Things Near Great Western Railway Swindon Council has a new “Library of Things.” The Housing team worked with Enterprise Works to make it. It lets people borrow tools and appliances, so residents can…