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The Sunderland City Council's planning department has refused an application from Capital & County Advertising Limited to erect a large digital advertising screen at the gable end of a property on Rose Street in the city's Millfield ward. The applicants argued that the display would facilitate
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The Rose Garden Cafe in Sheffield's Graves Park has been saved from demolition after a public outcry, and the Rose Garden Cafe Partnership has submitted a plan to the council's charity trustee sub-committee to restore the building in four phases. The partnership, made up of representatives
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In the East Midlands region of the UK, a significant shortage of local foster carers has led to a substantial number of children being placed outside their home communities. According to recent figures, Derby City Council is supporting 550 children, while Derbyshire County Council is supporting 1,025 children, with
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The Grand Forks City Council has voted to move forward with an updated proposal for a tax incentive for The Reserve, a $37 million apartment development that will bring approximately 155 market-rate apartments to the city. The council voted 6-1 to advance the Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement,
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A new center in Milton Keynes' Fishermead neighborhood, operated in partnership with the charity Connection Support, has made significant strides in addressing the city's homelessness crisis. The facility, which replaced the Old Bus Station shelter, offers 20 beds, 24-hour support, and access to programs for drug and
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Residents of Coventry are calling on authorities to take swift action against crime and speeding issues in the Sowe Common car park, which has become a hotspot for drug-taking and 'boy racers'. The situation is exacerbated by high speeds on nearby roads, resulting in accidents and fatalities. Campaigners
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Plans have been submitted to convert a historic Grade II-listed building in Sunderland into a boutique hotel, complete with eight guest bedrooms and shared amenities. The application, filed with Sunderland City Council, aims to breathe new life into the underutilized property, which has been home to a law firm. Developers
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The Blue Mountains City Council has approved new planning provisions requiring all new housing developments to be all-electric and gas-free starting October 2026. This change aims to benefit future occupants in terms of health, economics, and the environment. The planning provisions are set to take effect from October 1, 2026,
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A damning report by the Local Government Ombudsman has found that Sheffield City Council was at fault for leaving a homeless woman, known as Miss X, without support for over 90 days despite her homelessness application. Miss X approached the council as she was being threatened with homelessness and was
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Sheffield City Council has issued its second enforcement notice on a Bank Park-operated car park this month, and has ordered the company to close its site on Ecclesall Road. The company has been operating without planning permission since March 2023, and has now been told to shut down by May
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The Portsmouth Guildhall, a Victorian hall and civic landmark in Portsmouth, England, has been damaged by vandals who painted a St George's Cross on its facade. The incident has been described as "upsetting" by the Portsmouth City Council, which has a legal duty to remove any
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The Discovery Museum, a Grade II listed building in Newcastle, is set to undergo vital repairs with a £3m grant from the Museum Estate and Development Fund (MEND). The funding will be used to repair the roof, address external masonry and window repairs, and ensure the museum's collections
