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The Townsville City Council is actively seeking expressions of interest from diverse residents to join the Inclusive Communities Advisory Committee. The committee aims to ensure that all voices are represented in shaping social planning and community development across Townsville. Committee chairperson Vera Dirou emphasizes the importance of the committee in
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The Plymouth City Council is considering a proposal to increase the size of the busy George Park and Ride car park by 83 spaces. The scheme, if approved, would involve reconfiguring parts of the existing layout, relocating lighting columns, and adjusting drainage infrastructure. The car park operates at full capacity
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The Peterborough City Council is expected to discuss a critical report regarding the safety and financial risks associated with the RAAC (Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete) collapse at the historic Town Hall building on Bridge Street. The mitigation measures estimated to cost around £900,000 are necessary to ensure the safety
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Planning consent for a proposed 5G installation on Harrogate Road in Chapel Allerton was refused by Leeds City Council due to safety concerns. The council cited road safety concerns, specifically that the installation could obscure motorists' view of children crossing the road near Chapel Allerton Primary School and Lidl
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The Scottish Government has condemned an incident where participants in an Orange walk were allegedly targeted with air weapon pellets, with no one seriously injured. The Grand Orange Lodge of Scotland has expressed "deep concern" over the incident and urgently requested a meeting with the First Minister of
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As Bristol City Council continues to push towards a more sustainable future, a new rule has been passed to allow homeowners in historic buildings within the Clifton conservation area to install solar panels more easily. The "local listed building consent order" circumvents the need for planning permission, a
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At its June 25 meeting, Mississauga City Council approved several key motions, addressing concerns from the community, enhancing public safety, and promoting cultural heritage. The council's decisions reflect the city's commitment to listening to its residents and investing in infrastructure that benefits the community. Key Takeaways:
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A new census in Bristol has shed light on the alarming scale of female homelessness in the city, revealing 349 women sleeping rough, a staggering 23 times more than the government's official estimate of 15. The research, conducted by charities One25, Shelter, The Nelson Trust, and St Mungo&
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Peterborough City Council has drawn up plans to market and sell the former TK Maxx and New Look building in Bridge Street, aiming to revitalize the area. The plans, set to be discussed by the council's ruling Cabinet on July 15, seek to attract a buyer for the
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Coventry City Council has assured residents that the rollout of the innovative Very Light Rail (VLR) scheme will proceed as planned, despite the tech company where the scheme was tested, Black Country Innovative Manufacturing Organisation (BCIMO), entering administration. A recent trial run of the 220-meter test track in the city
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Leicester's city mayor, Sir Peter Soulsby, believes the city's border is likely to expand as part of a shake-up of councils. This proposed expansion would bring in several surrounding areas, including Glenfield, Oadby, Wigston, and Blaby, among others. The city council has suggested revising the border
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Preston's beloved Harris Museum, Library and Gallery, a Grade I listed building, is poised to welcome back up to half a million visitors each year following a £19 million major restoration. The renovations, part of the Harris Your Place project, have been made possible through funding from Preston
