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.…
William Campbell wins the inaugural McAllister Award, honoring Bill McAllister, to attend a Labour conference in Glasgow. Nairn Man Wins McAllister Award from Inverness and Nairn Labour Party A young man from Nairn won a new award. It honors a dedicated Scottish Labour person. William Campbell got the first McAllister Award. Bet McAllister gave William…
East Lothian is the first Scottish council to approve a tax rise. The tax increase will fund key public services. East Lothian First to Back Council Tax Rise in Scotland East Lothian Council approved their new budget. Labour, the SNP, and others supported it. Only Conservatives opposed the plan, even though they were in talks.…
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…
Runcorn and Widnes pubs could see tax bills rise by £4,526 annually, impacting profitability amidst rising costs. Halton Pubs Face Over £4.5k Tax Increase According to Research Pubs in Runcorn and Widnes might get higher tax bills. This could happen in April. The Conservative Party did some research about it. Their research says many pubs…
Commissioner Jane Mudd addresses antisocial behavior improvements in Blackwood and illegal off road bikes in her latest blog post. Gwent PCC Jane Mudd Tackles Antisocial Behavior and Off Road Bikes Jane Mudd works as Gwent’s police and crime commissioner. She is a member of the Labour party. Things are improving with antisocial behavior in Blackwood,…
Cyclists need better visibility! Sparkly wristbands can prevent accidents, making turn signals clearer and improving safety. Specialists say gadgets harm young children. Parents should be more involved and teachers should focus on core subjects. Animal abusers deserve harsher penalties. Cases of cruelty in Harrogate and Scarborough highlight the need for change. Keir Starmer is thanked…
Former Blackburn councillor Mohammed Khaliq passes away at 84. He was known for community work and political activism. Mohammed Khaliq: Tributes Paid to Pioneering Blackburn Councillor Mohammed Khaliq came to the UK in 1960. He settled in Blackburn two years later. He was 84 years old. Mohammed became involved in community projects and stood as…