The Wildlife Trust urges East West Rail to enhance protection for habitats and rare bats along its route. Rail Plan Needs Stronger Nature Protection Says Wildlife Trust Wildlife experts say East West Railway must do more. They need to protect habitats and rare bats. This concerns the planned railway line. The Wildlife Trust warned about…
Survey reveals over two-thirds support mass transit system. Routes prioritize improved connectivity and reduced traffic. Leeds Bradford Mass Transit System Receives Strong Public Support John Baron wrote about a transit system. The plan connects Leeds and Bradford. People gave feedback on the options. One route goes via Armley and Stanningley. It was the slightly preferred…
Council tax in Oxfordshire will increase by 4.99 percent, the maximum permissible without a vote. Oxfordshire Council Tax Set To Rise By Maximum Allowed Amount English councils can raise council tax yearly. They can go up to 4.99 percent without a vote if they handle social care. Smaller councils have a 2.99 percent limit and…
Nava Coffee House in Ringwood closed due to rising costs after six years in business Ringwood Cafe Closes After Six Years Due to Rising Costs Okay, so Nava Coffee House in Ringwood closed down. The owners announced this earlier this week, expressing their sadness about the closure. Nava opened six years ago on High Street…
Oxford anticipates over £1M loss due to a national insurance tax increase failing proper compensation. Oxford Faces £1 Million+ Loss Due to Government Tax Hike Hey, guess what’s happening with local councils? The UK added a 1.2% tax on employers’ national insurance. Rachel Reeves announced this in her budget. This tax increase impacts councils everywhere.…