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The Lancaster City Council has been awarded £1.9 million from the Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund (SHF) Wave 3 to improve the energy efficiency of its social housing properties. The fund is part of a £48m award to a consortium of 24 social housing providers, coordinated by the Liverpool
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As the public consultation period for Stoke-on-Trent City Council's local plan drew to a close, thousands of residents have expressed concerns over the proposed development of 18,528 homes, with over half of these sites allocated to the Green Belt. The council's plan has sparked intense
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The first phase of the Edition Birmingham project, a new residential development currently under construction in Birmingham, has sold out its 149 apartments just as work has recently started on the site. The development, being built by Select Property and Sphere Group, is taking shape across two towers on the
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Newport residents who fail to properly separate food waste for collection risk being visited by council "education and enforcement" officers, with fines for repeat offenders touted as a last resort. The city council emphasizes the importance of food waste separation to maximize recycling and comply with national targets.
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Plans to redevelop the former Sheffield Ski Village, which was destroyed by fire in 2012, have sparked controversy over the £19.4m government grant awarded to create a new road, conduct a site clean-up, and install new mountain bike trails and paths. The project, deemed "essential infrastructure," aims
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A unique partnership between the Bingham Park Community Group (BPCG), Friends of the Porter Valley, and the City Council has brought Pétanque to Sheffield, making it the first public terrain in the city. This exciting new development aims to promote a fun and accessible sport that can be enjoyed by
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Plans to transform the Old Fire Station in Coventry, a site dating back to the early 1900s, into a bar and restaurant have been recommended for approval. The historic building, which was initially transformed into a bar 20 years ago, has undergone various transformations, including being an ice cream parlour.
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A proposal to build 63 new homes on a 2.5-hectare former playing field in Hull has been submitted to Hull City Council. The land, which has been unused for over three decades and has become a popular spot for dog walkers, is set to be transformed into a residential
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A new grant has been awarded to provide crucial support to families in Sussex who have experienced the devastating loss of a loved one due to homicide, suicide, or unexplained circumstances linked to domestic abuse. The Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) charity will receive £25,000 to deliver specialist
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Residents of 55 Woolhope Road in Worcester are voicing their concerns over plans to convert a semi-detached house into a children's home. Developer Mohammed Alyas has submitted plans to Worcester City Council to convert the property into a residential care home for two children aged between eight and
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A historic A-listed building in Glasgow's southside is set to reopen after eight years of closure, thanks to a funding injection of over £300,000. The Langside Halls, which has been shut for repairs since 2017, has been promised £121,000 each by Pollokshields Area Partnership and Langside
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Helsingborg Municipality in Sweden has approved a comprehensive urban development plan that aims to transform the city's industrial port into a modern, vibrant space. The plan, which will be discussed by the city council, includes several key components, such as a 50-meter swimming pool, a sea bath, and
