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Lancaster City Council has initiated an early market engagement exercise for the 0.9-hectare St Leonard's Gate upper and lower car parks as part of plans to create new affordable housing for local people. The exercise is designed to test market interest from organizations that can work in
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Plymouth City Council is poised to bring in a three-year public spaces protection order (PSPO) to tackle rising problems of anti-social behaviour (ASB) in nine car parks across the city. The move is aimed at curbing alcohol misuse, intimidation, and public disturbance caused by issues such as motorbikes racing and
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Bristol's city centre is witnessing a struggle for licence applications amidst concerns over crime and disorder. A new off-licence, The Premier on Quay Street, has been denied permission to extend its opening hours, following two instances of licence breaches by the shop. The application sought to operate until
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A contentious dispute between the City Council and the Board of Elections has erupted over proposed ballot measures aimed at addressing New York City's housing crisis. The measures, which would allow for faster affordable housing construction and create a three-member panel to approve projects rejected by the Council,
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Plymouth City Council is set to implement a three-year public spaces protection order (PSPO) in nine car parks across the city to address rising issues of anti-social behaviour (ASB). The order aims to curb the misuse of car parks, particularly the presence of alcohol and drug use, intimidation, and public
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The Ludza Municipality's August City Council meeting focused on crucial municipal development projects, including the construction of a multi-apartment residential building and the renovation of social housing. The municipality also approved the Ludza Municipality Youth Policy Development Strategy (LNJPAS) for 2025-2028 and made amendments to the procedure for
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Coventry Transport Museum is poised to relocate from its current site on Hales Street to a new location within the former IKEA building on Croft Road. The move is part of a regeneration project called City Centre North, which aims to transform the area into a thriving cultural hub. The
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This year's Fusion Botanical multicultural festival in Wagga is set to be the biggest yet, featuring the National Indigenous Music Awards' 2025 Artist of the Year, Emily Wurramara. The event, supported by one-off funding from Multicultural NSW, will bring in more activations, improve infrastructure, and feature a
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Two major Cambridge super PACs, Cambridge Citizens Coalition (CCC) and Cambridge Bicycle Safety (CBS), have thrown their support behind slates of candidates for the upcoming City Council and School Committee elections, potentially impacting the future of the city's development. Ayesha M. Wilson, an incumbent councilor, has received the
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The adoption of Vision Zero in Santa Fe has raised questions about accountability for drivers involved in fatal crashes with cyclists. Following a June crash that killed 42-year-old Steven Ballinger, committee member Gary Schiffmiller requested a discussion on whether drivers who strike and kill cyclists face adequate accountability from law
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Newcastle United's plans for a new stadium, which were initially supposed to be announced in early 2025, have stalled amidst concerns over the potential destruction of the city's oldest public park, Leazes Park. The news comes as the club's outgoing CEO, Darren Eales, is
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Plymouth City Council is set to implement a three-year public spaces protection order (PSPO) in nine car parks across the city to curb anti-social behaviour, including alcohol and drug use, intimidation, and public disturbance caused by motorbikes racing. The move follows a consultation where 94% of respondents supported the proposed
