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The New York City Planning Commission has approved a major rezoning plan for Midtown South, clearing the way for nearly 10,000 new homes to be built across 42 blocks. The plan, known as the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan, aims to transform the area into a more vibrant and diverse
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The Peterborough Public Library has paused its plan to eliminate three unionized librarian positions, including the children's librarian, after facing immense pressure from the community. The proposed downsizing was part of an effort to reduce the library's operating budget by $120,000 in the wake of
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Derby City Council has received a significant boost in its efforts to prevent and alleviate homelessness, with the award of £3.4 million in government funding. The funding, provided by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), will be used to support a range of initiatives aimed at
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Derby City Council has been awarded a significant grant of over £3.4m by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) to support initiatives aimed at preventing and relieving homelessness and rough sleeping in Derby. The funding, comprising of two separate grants, will enable the council to step
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The Canterbury-Bankstown City Council has voted to endorse its alternative plan to the state government's transport-oriented development (TOD) scheme for Wiley Park and Punchbowl suburbs, which will allow for up to 4000 new dwellings in the area. The council's plan exceeds the state government's
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The UK government's latest Spending Review has provided a significant boost to Bristol and the West of England region, with a record £752 million in transport funding confirmed. This investment will be used to improve public transport, including bus and train services, and introduce mass transit options such
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Resident outrage has been sparked by the recent comments of Aberdeen City Council co-leader Christian Allard, who warned during a debate that residents living in Raac-affected homes could be deemed "unsafe beyond winter." Despite being advised by "his engineers," Allard's statements have been met
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The Castlegar Fire Department has implemented a new tiered pay structure for its paid on-call firefighters, following a 2024 review of fire services designed to ensure the strategic and sustainable delivery of emergency services. The previous pay structure did not account for varying levels of certification and training. The new
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McDonald's has faced pushback from health experts over its proposal for a 24/7 drive-through restaurant in Hove, a city with the highest number of fast-food outlets in the South East. Despite concerns over the proximity of the proposed restaurant to several local schools, the planning company acting
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Nanaimo city council has given the green light for a new complex care home on Boxwood Road in Green Rock Industrial Park, marking a significant step towards addressing the needs of individuals with complex health challenges. This joint effort between B.C. Housing and Island Health aims to provide 22
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The city of Lancaster is set to undergo significant transformation with the proposed development of the Nelson Street car park. South Lakes Housing has submitted a planning application to build four townhouses and two to four storey buildings comprising 35 apartments, including car parking, alterations to the canal wall, landscaping,
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Mel Ertemiz, the owner of Grand Bazaar Niagara, a year-round souvenir shop in Niagara Falls, is advocating for a change to the city's seasonal business licensing bylaw. Ertemiz claims that the current bylaw allows seasonal street vendors to operate adjacent to brick-and-mortar businesses offering the same products or
