Local shops are facing frequent theft, impacting their business. Owners share their struggles and call for more support. High Wycombe Businesses Report Constant Shoplifting Issues Two teens stole drinks from a Londis in January. CCTV footage showed them taking items without paying. This clip went viral on social media in February. Jeanie Lamba manages the…
Facing £10M budget cuts, Midlothian councillors consider closing sports centres in Newtongrange and Gorebridge on weekends. Midlothian Sports Centres Face Weekend Closures After Council Cuts Midlothian might close two sports centers on weekends. Budget cuts of £10m force the council to act. Newtongrange Leisure Centre faces weekend closure. Gorebridge’s sports center may also close then.…
Midlothian councillors might approve a 10% council tax increase to address budget gaps, following East Lothian’s example. Midlothian Council Considers 10 Percent Council Tax Increase Midlothian councillors may raise council tax. A ten percent increase could pass next week. Budget papers already support this plan. The group suggests more tax hikes later, proposing 9% next…
East Renfrewshire considers £20/hour charge for some social care. Residents are concerned about the impact on vulnerable people. East Renfrewshire Social Care Charges Spark Resident Concern Plans East Renfrewshire might charge £20 per hour for some non-residential care services. The council cabinet approved the plan to begin in July, a decision the council leader called…
Missing the 2030 net zero goal could cost the council £3M yearly in carbon credits, says a climate report. Council Faces £3 Million Bill Missing Net Zero 2030 Target The council’s climate report shows big costs. The 2023/24 report details financial implications. Councillors want the council carbon neutral by 2030. They aim for net zero…
The project’s cost is now £215 million. £39 million must be spent by April 2025, but funding has not been secured. North West Relief Road Cost Climbs, Now Estimated at £215 Million The new road project costs £215.12 million in total. They plan to spend £39 million by April 2025. A finance officer said building…
Council approves moving Scalby School to the Lower Graham site after RAAC found. Rebuilding costs are estimated at £30-40 million. Scalby School Site Swap Approved by Council After RAAC Discovery Hey, listen to this local news. Scalby School is moving to a different location. Councillors approved the plan on February 18th. The new spot is…
The viral “Spudman” secures an apology from the council after fighting to protect his potato stall of 22 years. Spudman Wins Apology; TikTok Star Battles to Save Tamworth Potato Pitch Ben Newman is a market trader. He is known as Spudman on TikTok. He is famous for his jacket potatoes. He’s sold them in Tamworth…
A resident expresses worry over an 18% rent hike after a council changed rental. They cite impacts on disposable income. Alloa Resident Angered By 18 Percent Rent Increase From Council The council decided to raise tenant base fees by 10 percent. This happened on Thursday, January 30th, during a full meeting. Elected officials also approved…
Newry swimming pool nears reopening after repairs began in March 2024, but repeated delays spark public frustration. Newry Pool Final Checks Planned Amid Public Annoyance Over Delays Newry swimming pool might reopen soon. They plan “final safety checks” next week. The pool closed for repairs in March 2024. They hoped to reopen it in September…