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The decision by Newcastle City Council to grant a five-year extension to the planning permission for the Stack fan zone outside St James' Park has sparked opposition from over 100 bars and pubs in the city centre. The venues, represented by the NE1 Hospitality Group, claim that the extension
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The plans to transform a listed building in the heart of Sunderland city centre into student accommodation have been met with concern and debate. The property at 4 Albion Place, which has been home to various hospitality businesses, including a Thai restaurant, is now set to become a nine-bed student
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Barnes Infant Academy, a Grade II-listed building in Sunderland, has submitted a proposal for the installation of new internal and external CCTV cameras to enhance site security and protect the historical significance of the property. The council's planning department has received the application, which requires permission before works
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To mark the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan (VJ) Day, Southampton City Council, in collaboration with the UK Government, has planned a series of events to recognize the end of World War II and the role the city played in welcoming home thousands of troops and civilians returning from
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The Ash House, a private residence originally built in 1915, has been vacant since its use as a care home ended in 2016. Planning documents reveal that the applicant aims to restore the Edwardian manor house to its original use, while introducing modern living space. The proposed addition of two
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The Decatur City Council and Morgan County Commission have moved swiftly to support the Cook Museum of Natural Science's planned expansion and a new downtown hotel development. The museum is set to undergo a $29.5 million expansion, with the state appropriating $9.5 million after designating the
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A rezoning request that would allow the construction of a six-story apartment complex in downtown Harrisonburg has been met with both enthusiasm and skepticism from the community. The Link, as the proposed development is known, would bring 250 apartments with a mix of single-bedroom to four-bedroom units, as well as
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The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission has voted to landmark five architecturally and historically significant buildings in Midtown, in coordination with the Department of City Planning's Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan. The designations aim to honor the neighborhood's past while shaping its future. The buildings are
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A symbol of hope and peace has taken root in Leicester as the city prepares to mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day. Six saplings, grown from seeds harvested from a ginkgo tree in Hiroshima's Shukkeien Garden, have germinated in the University of Leicester's Botanic Garden.
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Essex County Council has launched the third round of its business grants, aimed at supporting small businesses that employ individuals with learning disabilities and autism. With a total of £195,000 available, this funding initiative seeks to remove barriers and create significant employment opportunities for individuals with additional needs. Successful
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The Isleton City Council has voted to send a two-page letter to the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors requesting an $800,000 loan to avoid filing for bankruptcy or ceasing operations. The city currently faces $4.7 million in debt owed to multiple creditors, down from $5.1 million earlier
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Liverpool City Council has chosen a new development partner, Urban Splash and igloo Regeneration, to lead the regeneration of the city's iconic Festival Gardens site. The joint venture company will collaborate on creating a sustainable and innovative housing scheme on the 27-acre site, which was once a former
