Safety concerns voiced about Swindon town centre. Lack of focus on safety cited by councillor. Swindon Town Centre Safety Concerns Raised at Council Meeting Swindon council members discussed town center plans. Council leader Jim Robbins and Davis Dewart presented them. Dewart described the Heart of Swindon plan. It will create a “knowledge center.” This hub…
Council action affecting John Young’s land near Whitehall Park is backed. He now has eleven months to restore the site. Council Backs Darwen Travellers Order Deadline Extended Until Next Year The government backed the council’s order. It affects John Young’s land near Whitehall Park. He owns Hall Moss Farm. He must restore the site to…
Waltham Forest parents protest lack of SEND school places, citing council failures and impact on children’s education. Parents Accuse Council of Failing on SEND School Placements Waltham Forest families face school placement issues, resulting in kids being home-schooled due to a lack of available spots. Parents express feeling that the council is failing in its…
Council votes to revamp deaf services at St Margaret’s and Spires College, sparking parent and councillor concerns over cuts. Torquay Council Pushes Ahead with Deaf Services Revamp Despite Outcry Parents want to save a service for deaf kids. It is at St Margaret’s school in Torquay. Felicity Morris spoke for the parents, stating she wants…
New parking charges pitched for south Warrington only, affecting Lymm and Stockton Heath. North review found no need. Warrington Parking Fee Hike Focused South Due to Unique Conditions Some people think Warrington is targeting south residents. This is about new parking fees in Lymm and Stockton Heath. The council says it needs to fix a…
B&M in Dagenham closed after a pest complaint led to council intervention and ongoing pest control. B&M Dagenham Store Closed After Council Finds Pest Infestation Hey, guess what happened at that B&M store? The one at Merrielands Retail Park shut down on February 5. Someone complained about a “pest issue,” and the council’s environmental health…
A Bedwas store owner wants to extend his alcohol sales hours. Concerns voiced by health officials, countered by police support. Bedwas Shopkeeper Seeks Approval for Extended Alcohol Sale Hours My friend Amar wants to sell booze longer. He owns “8 Til Late” on Bedwas Road. He wants to extend his selling hours, with the plan…
Edinburgh Council seeks VAT rebate on visitor levy. They want funds back for local projects, not a “Treasury bonus.” Edinburgh City Council Seeks VAT Rebate on Visitor Levy Funds Edinburgh wants money back from the UK Treasury. This involves the city’s new visitor levy. The levy could bring in around £50 million each year. About…
Letters discuss Kennet Centre plans, shop needs, floor limits, and icy bridge concerns in Newbury. Reader Views on Newbury Development, Kennet Centre, and Winter Services Market Place felt lively before. Cars could park there for thirty minutes, and a taxi rank sat by the Corn Exchange. Shops filled the space, not just restaurants. Now, someone…
Council seeks loan to fund 102 electric vehicles, replacing older models and reducing carbon emissions by 250 tonnes yearly. Council Plans £18 Million Loan for Electric Vehicle Fleet Upgrade The council needs to borrow £18.692 million for new vehicles. They want to buy 280 vehicles, with 102 being electric. These will replace older vehicles in…