Cwmbran secures a share of £1.5 billion to improve local areas following funding allocation by ministers. Cwmbran to Benefit from £1.5 Billion Levelling Up Funding Boost Cwmbran is getting some money! It is in Torfaen, Wales. Five Welsh towns will share the funding. Ministers announced this new plan. It helps neighborhoods that need it. Barry…
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…
York focuses on worker training to support building 20000 homes by 2038 under the draft Local Plan. York Council Aims to Train Workforce for New Housing Developments York’s leader, Claire Douglas, discussed housing plans. They will fund training for local construction workers. This ensures skilled workers are ready for projects. She mentioned worker shortages across…
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,…