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Cambridge City Council's decision to send household recycling waste to a plant in Northern Ireland has sparked widespread criticism from residents and environmental groups, who claim it undermines the city's pledge to reach net zero by 2030. According to estimates, the eight-hour journey emits around 56
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The public planning portal regularly updates planning applications in Milton Keynes, giving residents insight into developments in their local area. Recent submissions include renovations to historic outbuildings, a new household waste recycling centre, and a building demolition, among others. These proposals can be viewed and commented on through the Milton
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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The City of Edmundston has joined the City of Saint John in calling for the provincial portion of the heavy industrial tax to be fully returned to the municipalities where these revenues are generated. This initiative aims to address the current practice where a significant share of property tax revenues
