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Efforts to revive the historic Leicester building, The Rowans, have hit a roadblock as city council planning officers have rejected plans to convert it into a banqueting hall. The proposal, which aimed to bring life back to the vacant property, sparked concerns over noise, parking, and potential disruptions to the
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Glasgow's homeless crisis is severe, with 44% of all people presenting as homeless coming from refugee households. Councillor Susan Aitken has called on the Home Office to step in and provide adequate support for refugees, as the council faces a £66 million bill next year. The crisis is
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Leeds City Council has submitted a full planning application for the development of 22 homes on unused land off Wesley Street in Morley, responding to the high demand for social housing in the city. The proposal aims to deliver 800 new affordable homes per year over the next three years,
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Sunderland City Council has submitted an outline planning application to transform a significant stretch of High Street West, a crucial part of the Riverside Sunderland regeneration program. The proposal aims to create a mixed-use development including retail, commercial, leisure, and residential facilities, which will strengthen the local economy and improve
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Work on the long-stalled 300-unit apartment complex on the former Black Prince Distillery site in Clifton, New Jersey, has resumed, with 100 apartments expected to be completed by October. The project, which was plagued by supply chain issues, was restarted after new owners, 691 Clifton Avenue Owner LLC, took over
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As the warm weather continues to envelop the UK, rough sleepers in Bristol have been using tents in popular parks as temporary shelters. According to Lauren Cherry, Bristol outreach co-ordinator at St Mungo's homelessness charity, the visible presence of tents highlights the stark reality of homelessness. Despite the
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The City of Lancaster will begin installing Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras in pay and display car parks across the city centre on August 18, as part of its long-term parking strategy to make city centre parking more efficient and accessible. The ANPR cameras will provide real-time data on
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Residents of Dundee gathered in City Square yesterday to pay tribute to those who served and sacrificed during the Second World War, marking the 80th anniversary of Japan's surrender and the official end of the conflict in 1945. The ceremony, led by the colour party and featuring various
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Norwich City Council has embarked on an ambitious project to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions in hundreds of homes across the city. The council, with the support of the UK Government, has secured nearly £17 million in funding to make homes warmer, more energy efficient, and cheaper to
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On Wednesday, August 21, at 2:00 p.m., the Daugavpils City Council will host a seminar on the renovation and management of apartment buildings, focusing on EU fund opportunities and support for the Latgale region. The seminar, organized by the Ministry of Economics, the Development Finance Institution "Altum,
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Sunderland City Council has submitted a formal planning application seeking outline planning permission for a mixed-use development at 56-90 High Street West. The application site comprises four development plots, including the existing Sports Direct and Dicksons units, the former Marks & Spencer store, and the 'West Walk' retail
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The city of Leeds marked a significant milestone today, commemorating the 80th anniversary of Victory Over Japan (VJ) Day. The commemorations, led by Lord Mayor of Leeds Councillor Dan Cohen, brought together civic leaders, veterans' representatives, and guests to pay tribute to the sacrifices made during the Second World
