Have your say! Draft Place Making plan unveiled for Buckley. Share thoughts before council adoption. Buckley Town Centre Future: Consultation on Place Making Plan Launched Buckley started making “Place Making Plans” in 2023. The public shared their thoughts about Buckley. They want to improve seven town centers in a year and a half. Over 2,300…
Parking fees are rising in Darlington! New rates aim to boost council funds amid financial challenges. Darlington Parking Charges To Increase in Town Centre During 2025 Darlington will soon raise parking fees for visitors. The council recently approved new spending plans, and this change will happen later this year. Leaders called the decision tough but…
Whitley resident ordered to demolish unapproved rear extension after losing appeal against council demand. 549 Oxford Road is set for a hot food takeaway conversion. Planners approved the change on February 7. Town centre service yard at St Marys to get heightened wall and electric gates. Approved on February 10. Green Park’s Longwater Avenue sign…
Ipswich launches free parking at Apex Blackfriars to increase shopper numbers and support local businesses for ten weeks. Free Parking Trial Aims to Boost Ipswich Town Centre Footfall Ipswich is offering free parking to boost its town center. The free parking deal lasts ten weeks. This aims to get more people shopping there. You can…
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.…
Safety concerns voiced about Swindon town centre. Lack of focus on safety cited by councillor. Swindon Town Centre Safety Concerns Raised at Council Meeting Swindon council members discussed town center plans. Council leader Jim Robbins and Davis Dewart presented them. Dewart described the Heart of Swindon plan. It will create a “knowledge center.” This hub…
A study suggests building homes on various Dumfries sites, including the old cinema and Debenhams, to boost town growth. Town Centre Sites in Dumfries Proposed for New Housing Development A study looked at Dumfries town center’s future. It listed many possible places for new houses. These sites could help the town grow. Three Sixty Architects…