Bristol accelerates flammable cladding removal from council tower blocks post-fire, aiming for completion by approx. 2029 with potential government funding. Flammable Cladding on Bristol Council Tower Blocks Could Be Removed More Quickly Bristol might remove flammable cladding faster. Several council tower blocks have this cladding, and a 2022 fire raised safety concerns about the flats.…
The council initiates legal proceedings against the government after a £110 million grant for rural services was cut, citing flaws and irrationality. Council Challenges Government Over £110 Million Grant Axing: Legal Action Looms The government cut a fund for rural council services. It was worth £110 million. This happened in November. A council member said…
Leicestershire Police gets £3M boost, but PCC Rupert Matthews warns its a short term fix. Tax hikes are needed to avoid cuts to police jobs. More Money for Leicestershire Police a Sticking Plaster, Boss Says Leicestershire Police is getting more money. The government is boosting police funding. It will rise from £100 million to £200…
Essex Police receive £4.5 million, up from £2.2 million, from the Home Office, saving all 99 PCSO roles threatened by the budget shortfall. All Essex PCSOs Saved From Redundancy After Extra Government Cash Good news! All 99 PCSOs in Essex will keep their jobs. Extra money came through from the Home Office. Essex Police will…
Northumberland County Council aims to save £15.8 million in its upcoming budget due to rising costs in social care and recycling services. Northumberland Council Proposes £15 point 8 Million in Savings Amid Budget Pressures The Northumberland council wants to save money. They need to cut nearly £16 million from their budget for the next year.…
Great Harwood aims to rejuvenate its town center, focusing on Queen Street. They want to enhance public spaces, support businesses and add greenery. Ambitious Plans to Revitalise Main Shopping Area in Great Harwood Great Harwood has a plan to fix up its town center. They want to make Queen Street and nearby roads better. A…
Northumberland councillors debate government funding, with Labour and Tories at odds over budget shortfalls and priorities. Labour and Tory Councillors in Northumberland Clash Over Council Funding Northumberland: Councillors are arguing again about government funding for the council. The Conservative-led council says they are short by £2.5 million. Meanwhile, Labour claims the council’s budget has actually…
Plans to revamp Derby’s Osnabruck Square are underway, aiming to breathe new life into the area. Market Hall: Plans Move Forward to Redevelop Tired Derby Square Derby: Big plans are in motion to redevelop the Market Hall square. The city’s Osnabruck Square, which looks tired, is set for its first major update since the 1980s.…
Stoke-on-Trent sees a surge in bus journeys after affordable fares launched, but budget concerns arise as demand exceeds expectations. 3m Extra Journeys on Stoke-on-Trent’s Buses Since Fares Slashed Stoke-on-Trent: Millions more bus journeys are happening since the city launched affordable fares. The scheme has been so popular that it’s using up its budget quickly. It’s…
Oldham council is relieved by a £5m boost but still needs to find £8m in cuts to balance its budget for the upcoming years Oldham Council Receives £5m Boost Yet Faces £8m in Necessary Cuts Oldham: The council is in a bit of a pickle. They need to balance their budget, and it’s not looking…
Derbyshire has been named the worst area for potholes in England, but help is on the way with millions pledged for repairs across the region Where is the worst road for potholes in Derbyshire as millions pledged for repairs Derbyshire: So, it turns out Derbyshire has snagged a not-so-great title. The RAC recently named it…
This winter, northern Lincolnshire councils receive over £80,000 to help rough sleepers find safe accommodation and essential support services £80k Government Emergency Funding to Aid Rough Sleepers in Northern Lincolnshire Grimsby: The government is stepping up to help rough sleepers in northern Lincolnshire this winter. They’re sending over £80,000 to local councils to make sure…
A passenger has voiced strong concerns over the ongoing works at Stoke Station, highlighting confusion and disruption for travelers and local businesses. Tourists Beware! Passenger Critiques Stoke Station Improvement Works Stoke-on-Trent: So, there’s been a lot of chatter about the ongoing construction at Stoke Station. Rail enthusiast Jonathan Heal has really laid it out there,…
Calls for honesty are growing as Northumberland’s council faces scrutiny over government funding claims and budget management Northumberland County Council Faces Pressure for Transparency on Funding Northumberland: The leader of the Labour party in Northumberland is calling out the Conservative-led council for not being upfront about funding. Scott Dickinson MBE is urging the Tories to…
Northumberland’s schools face a budget shortfall of £3.7 million, leaving officials concerned about funding for essential programs and services. Northumberland Schools Budget Significantly Lower Than Anticipated Northumberland: Councillors are sounding the alarm about school funding. They’ve found out that the money coming from the Government is way less than they expected. This year, the council…
Join the conversation about Hull’s pothole problems and share your experiences Where Are the Worst Roads for Potholes in Hull Have Your Say Hull: The pothole situation in the UK is getting pretty serious. It’s costing drivers a fortune in repairs, and the government is finally stepping up with more funds to fix the roads.…
Derbyshire faces a pothole crisis, but JCB is ready to assist with innovative solutions and government funding Derbyshire Leads the UK in Potholes as JCB Steps Up to Help Fix Them Derbyshire: So, it turns out Derbyshire has the most potholes in the UK, with a whopping 90,596 of them! That’s according to the RAC,…
The Blyth Relief Road project is advancing, even as costs soar to nearly £60 million Blyth Relief Road Planning Application to Move Forward Despite Rising Costs Blyth: So, the planning for the Blyth Relief Road is finally moving ahead. It’s been a long time coming, and it seems like things are finally getting serious. The…
