New homes for vulnerable adults raise safety concerns among Spennymoor residents. Loss of green space is also controversial. Spennymoor Residents Fear Safety With New Housing Project Durham wants to build eight new homes in Spennymoor. The plan helps homeless people in County Durham. Vulnerable adults over 25 will live there. These adults face, or have…
Plans to redevelop The Derehams Inn in Loudwater include new homes, parking, and a restaurant, submitted after closure in 2021. Derehams Inn Loudwater Could Reopen After Redevelopment Plans Submitted Hey, guess what I just read? Derco wants to rebuild The Derehams Inn. It’s been empty in Loudwater since 2021. They sent plans to the local…
Worcestershire seeks a partner for the Shrub Hill regeneration, aiming for mixed-use development, 500+ homes & job creation. Worcester Seeks Partner for Huge Shrub Hill Regeneration Project Worcestershire wants a partner for Shrub Hill. They created this vision with Worcester City Council. The plan involves a mixed-use area that will extend the downtown area. Studies…
Wandsworth plans to freeze council tax, aiming for London’s lowest rate. Social care costs may see a slight increase. Wandsworth Council Aims to Keep London’s Lowest Council Tax Rate The council plans to freeze taxes. They want to keep London’s lowest tax rate. Wandsworth aims to freeze most of the council tax; only social care…
Oxford invests in graffiti removal, grass cutting, new community centers, housing, and addresses council tax. Oxford Enhances City with Graffiti Removal and Verge Cutting Plan Oxford City Council will fund a graffiti removal program. They will also spend more on grass cutting and litter collection. This is part of their 2025/26 budget plan. People wanted…
Warminster Town Council launches consultation on future housing needs to 2038. Share your thoughts via survey by April 6. Warminster Council Seeks Public Input on Future Housing Plan The town council wants your housing ideas. They are asking for your thoughts. The consultation runs March 8 to April 6. A launch event is on March…
The Avenues phase of the Riverwell project, featuring over 1,000 homes, has reached a milestone with its tallest block topping out. Avenues Phase Tops Out for Riverwell Scheme With 1000+ Homes Planned The Watford Riverwell project reached a key point. Block 10 topped out on Valentine’s Day. It is the tallest building in Avenues’ first…
Deal with housebuilder criticised over poor work. Issues include fire safety, dampness. Questions about oversight. Edinburgh Council Faces Criticism Over £32m Deal with Faulty Builder Okay, so listen to this crazy story about some new houses in Edinburgh. Fire safety stuff was installed poorly. This could let fires spread way too fast. People also have…
Edinburgh council considers a 10% tax with SNP, Greens, Labour, Tories, and Lib Dems negotiating budget priorities. Edinburgh Faces Council Tax Hike Amidst Budget Negotiations Edinburgh Council will decide its budget soon. No party has enough votes alone, so they need to agree on a plan. The SNP wants to focus on education, roads, and…
Residents protest new homes amid failing services forming “Save Our Shipston” group. Shipston Residents Protest Mass Development Amid Dwindling Services Shipston residents are upset. They think too many houses could get built there, as the town already struggles with failing services. Infrastructure seems to be crumbling. About 350 residents protested proposed housing plans and object…