Council approves demolition of derelict structures behind Darwen Library for town center improvements. Darwen Library Buildings Demolition Approved to Clear Way for Upgrades The council approved plans for Darwen. They will tear down old buildings behind the library. These buildings attract crime. This project will improve town center links, connecting the Market Hall and Town…
Bradford Council says pedestrianization improves safety after £43M city center project. Some question accessibility. Bradford Pedestrian Zone Enhances Safety Council Leaders Affirm Bradford spent £43 million to improve the city center. Council leaders claim safety improved due to pedestrianization and that people avoid traffic now. However, some question the practicality and accessibility of the changes,…
Parking fees are rising in Darlington! New rates aim to boost council funds amid financial challenges. Darlington Parking Charges To Increase in Town Centre During 2025 Darlington will soon raise parking fees for visitors. The council recently approved new spending plans, and this change will happen later this year. Leaders called the decision tough but…
Council axes local funding program after a vote, sparking debate over budget and community needs. Darlington Council Scraps £50,000 Community Project Fund Darlington Council voted to stop a funding program. Labour and Lib Dem members voted to end it, while Conservative and Green councillors wanted to save it. Council leaders think it’s too expensive now.…
Community center review teams secure more time to find savings, potentially through fee increases. West Lothian Community Centre Plans Get Month Extension for Review Community center teams get more time. They can explore funding ideas. This includes possibly raising fees. The goal is to save £1 million. Julie Whitelaw gave an update. She said saving…
A pet owner faces a steep fine due to his rooster’s excessive crowing, disrupting neighbors early in the morning. Loud Rooster Costs Owner £3,000 After Crowing 76 Times an Hour A guy must pay over £3,000 because of his noisy rooster. His neighbors complained a lot about the crowing. Council workers went to his place…
Council budget meeting erupts after councillor’s disparaging comment deemed misogynistic. Council Chief Condemns Misogynistic “Carol From Accounts” Remark The council held a meeting on Thursday night. Most members voted to approve a new budget, and they also okayed a financial plan for the next few years. The council set aside funds for new programs that…
Council backs the Carmarthen BID renewal for five years despite past issues and director resignations. Carmarthen BID Extension Approved by Council for Another Five Years Carmarthenshire leaders support a business plan renewal. This plan lasts five years, but the current directors are quitting. Carmarthen BID started five years ago. Local businesses pay a small fee…
Croydon Council will lease Heathfield House for 125 years to save on upkeep, not sell it, protecting green space. Croydon Council Opts to Lease Heathfield House Not Sell it Off Croydon Council wants to lease Heathfield House. The lease would last for 125 years. This is to save money on upkeep of the building. The…
Residents question the lack of progress and council updates regarding the Westside Community Centre closure in Basingstoke. Westside Community Centre Future Unclear Residents Seek Answers They moved everything out of the place. Activities now happen at other locations. Since the move, nothing else has happened there. Southern News reported on it. Still, the council has…