Torfaen Roads See 20mph Zones Removed After Council List Confirmed

Torfaen Roads See 20mph Zones Removed After Council List Confirmed

Torfaen Council releases list of roads where 20mph zones will be removed following feedback and review. Torfaen Roads See 20mph Zones Removed After Council List Confirmed The council listened to feedback before making changes. This happened after the 20mph limit started on September 17, 2023. It has been almost two years since they started listening.…

MP Claims Merton Has Londons Worst Roads Road Quality a Top Concern

MP Claims Merton Has Londons Worst Roads Road Quality a Top Concern

Merton roads are failing, says an MP, with concerns over funding and slow repairs. MP Claims Merton Has Londons Worst Roads Road Quality a Top Concern A local study claims Merton roads are worsening. Liberal Democrats say poor roads doubled in a year. Last year, only 23% of roads were in bad shape. Paul Kohler,…

Merton Roads Deteriorating MP Claims Council Disagrees With Data

Merton Roads Deteriorating MP Claims Council Disagrees With Data

MP says Merton roads are bad Lib Dems claim road quality is London’s worst Council disputes data Merton Roads Deteriorating MP Claims Council Disagrees With Data Merton may have the worst roads in London. Four in ten local roads are now in poor shape, according to the local MP. This is a big jump from…

Edinburgh Faces Council Tax Hike Amidst Budget Negotiations

Edinburgh Faces Council Tax Hike Amidst Budget Negotiations

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…

Minister Hints A47 A11 Thickthorn Roundabout Plans Decision Soon

Minister Hints A47 A11 Thickthorn Roundabout Plans Decision Soon

Roads minister suggests a decision on the A47/A11 Thickthorn roundabout is coming, following concerns over the project’s future. Minister Hints A47 A11 Thickthorn Roundabout Plans Decision Soon The roads minister hinted at a decision. It involves the Thickthorn roundabout’s future, and she might visit the area soon. The A47 and A11 meet at this junction.…

Scottish Borders Council Considers Ten Percent Council Tax Rise

Scottish Borders Council Considers Ten Percent Council Tax Rise

Council proposes a 10% council tax rise. It aims to protect local services and invest in future community projects. Scottish Borders Council Considers Ten Percent Council Tax Rise The local council shared its financial plans for 2025/26. These plans include a council tax increase of ten percent. The tax money supports local services and projects.…