The approved budget includes a small council tax increase (7p weekly for Band D homes), funding for community events, and support for local services. Cwmbran Community Council Approves Budget for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 The council meeting happened in January. Everyone there agreed on the new budget. The budget means a small cost increase. It’s seven…
A local market faces closure due to a new £100 tax on stalls, raising concerns among vendors and community members about future events. Market Fears Grow After £100 Tax Bill Forces Stall Closures Ingleby Barwick: A seasonal outdoor market is facing closure due to new street trading rules. Councillor Ted Strike shared this news at…
North Shields launched its 800-year celebrations with live music and events planned for 2025, featuring local artists and community involvement. North Shields 800 Celebrations Kick Off with Live Music at Town Theatre North Shields: The town kicked off its 800-year anniversary celebrations today at The Exchange 1856. Exciting events are planned for 2025, including parades,…
The Topsham Museum will shut down for months due to necessary repairs, but exciting plans are in the works for the community. Devon Museum and Tea Rooms to Close for Several Months of Repairs Topsham: The Topsham Museum and its tea rooms are closing for several months while they tackle some big repair work. Last…
A once-derelict venue in Lincoln is now thriving with live music and community events The Pigeon-Infested Lincoln Building Transformed into a Music Hub Lincoln: Picture this place, The Drill, once a vibrant venue now overrun by pigeons and dust. Nick Pettit, the director at Lincoln College, walked in back in 2021 and was hit with…
Maldon Council is investing £85,000 to revamp the amphitheatre, making it more accessible and user-friendly for community events and performances Council Planning Major £85k Revamp of Maldon Amphitheatre to Enhance Appeal Maldon: Exciting news for the local community! The amphitheatre in Promenade Park is getting a major facelift. The council is putting in £85,000 to…
Residents are voicing their worries about a local pub’s late-night reopening plans, fearing noise and disturbances in their quiet neighborhood Neighbours Raise Concerns Over Plans to Reopen Pub with Late Licence Bolton: So, there’s this pub, the Bowling Green, that’s trying to reopen with late-night hours, and some neighbors are not happy about it. They’ve…
The Pembrokeshire U3A Wind Ensemble is gaining momentum with exciting performances ahead Pembrokeshire Wind Ensemble Flourishes After Busy Start to the Year Pembrokeshire: The Pembrokeshire U3A Wind Ensemble has really hit the ground running. Just seven months in, they’re already making waves in the local music scene. They kicked off with a few Christmas gigs,…
Frome residents are encouraged to plan street parties by February 14 to avoid new fees Frome’s Street Parties at Risk Due to New Road Closure Fees Frome: The town council is reminding everyone planning a street party in 2025 to set their date by February 14 if they need a road closure. Due to changes…
