Inquiry into Marlow Film Studios concludes as final arguments are presented online. A decision is expected from Angela Rayner. Marlow Film Studios Inquiry Nears End Decision Expected Soon Katie McDonald will wrap up her film studio inquiry soon. Parties will present their final arguments online. Dido Property Limited wants to build the studios. Buckinghamshire Council…
Norfolk leaders fear government may scrap plan to protect rare chalk streams, including the vulnerable Gaywood River. Gaywood River at Risk Amid Concerns for Rare Chalk Stream Protections A group of Norfolk leaders are upset. The government might cancel a crucial plan. It was designed to help chalk streams. These streams are rare, akin to…
Local leaders call for enhanced protection of chalk streams after the Recovery Pack was dropped. Councillors Urge Action to Safeguard Endangered Chalk Streams The HIWWT teamed up with councillors. They sent a letter to the government asking for chalk stream protection. It went to Angela Rayner and Steve Reed. This followed news about the Recovery…
Torbay must build almost 1,000 yearly due to government targets. Councillors are concerned about the impact. Torbay Faces Pressure to Build Thousands of New Homes Annually Torbay must build almost 1,000 homes yearly. This comes from government housing goals. Angela Rayner wants 1.5 million homes built for the whole country in five years. Torbay councillors…
Council fears funding cuts after losing £14.3 million, impacting future projects. Review raises concern. North Yorkshire Council Faces Uncertain Funding After Spending Review Local leaders worry about future funding cuts. They already lost £14.3 million. This came from a canceled grant for rural services. Angela Rayner announced a local government funding review. It aims to…
Cladding work tender is nearly ready. Residents in 215 apartments will be relieved with the new fire safety plans. Ipswich Waterfront Building Progresses on Safety Improvements John Howard bought the Mill last July. He paid just £1 for it. He’s fixing the cladding with help from experts. His property group is preparing tender papers now.…
Government intervenes in Cambridge’s Beehive Centre plans, overriding local council. Decision follows concerns about redevelopment. Government to Decide on Beehive Centre Redevelopment in Cambridge The government will decide on the Beehive Centre’s future. They are taking the decision from local councillors now. The council’s planning group was set to vote, scheduled for Wednesday, February 12th,…
Oldham Council narrowly voted to withdraw from the Places for Everyone housing plan, which includes 11,500 homes in the borough. Oldham Votes to Withdraw from Places for Everyone Housing Plan Oldham Council voted to leave a housing plan. The vote was very close. The plan involves building over 10,000 homes, and people debated building on…
A Grenfell survivor launches a petition to halt the demolition, demanding proper consultation with residents and families. Grenfell Survivor Demands Consultation Before Tower Demolition A Grenfell Tower survivor started a petition. She wants to stop the tower’s planned demolition. Proper talks must happen first, she insists. Emma O’Connor, 36, lived there for six years. Her…