A look back at Alton’s battle to preserve its green spaces ten years after a painful decision allowed housing development. Remembering Alton’s Fight For Green Spaces A Decade After Defeat Ten years ago, Alton faced a tough time. The town fought to save its green spaces. The council approved building on farmland, earmarking fifty-eight acres…
A decade after officials tried to block development, Farnham’s green spaces, including its hop gardens, were lost to housing. Farnham’s Stonehenge Surrendered to Developers Ten Years Ago Ten years ago, officials aimed to block town development. They wanted to protect green spaces, said the Herald. But a decision on Beavers Road housing stalled; it wasn’t…
Warrington, Cheshire West, and Cheshire East collaborate to boost wildlife. Residents are asked to share thoughts on the draft plan. Warrington Council Launches Local Nature Recovery Improvement Strategy Hey, listen to this! Local councils launched a nature plan. Warrington, Cheshire West, and Cheshire East are working together. They want to help nature grow. The plan…
Locals voiced desires for safety, vibrancy, green spaces, and cultural diversity in Swindon’s future development plans. Swindon Residents Share Hopes for Town’s Future After Idea Sessions Last year, Swindon held events to gather town ideas. Four talks and six drop-in sessions happened where people shared ideas for improving the town. The feedback filled 27 pages.…
Wells City Council takes control of green spaces to protect local services & save Somerset council money. Wells Gains Control of Green Spaces in Somerset Devolution Plan Somerset Council had money troubles last year. They asked towns to manage local services. This would help avoid big budget cuts, as the council faced a large financial…