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As part of the Love Norwich initiative, the Norwich City Council and the UK Government have partnered to revamp bins across the city centre. A total of 72 bins have been replaced, refurbished, or newly installed, with 39 new silver dual bins, 10 black dual bins, and 23 traditional cast
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Midsummer Place and Milton Keynes City Council have partnered to host a series of free e-bike trials, offering local residents the chance to borrow electric bikes for a month. The event aims to promote sustainability and community well-being, supporting Milton Keynes' ambition to become a greener city. Five residents
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Sunderland's planning department has been presented with an application for a parcel of land adjacent to Parkhurst Road in the Pennywell area. A mobile infrastructure provider, Cornerstone, is seeking permission to install a 20-metre-high telecoms mast, accompanied by antennas, dishes, and associated infrastructure. The development aims to enhance
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Manchester City Council has committed £157,000 to improve accessibility at Wythenshawe Park through the Clean, Green Safer Manchester Investment. This funding aims to enhance the park's infrastructure, making it more welcoming to visitors with pushchairs, wheelchair users, and cyclists. The park has undergone development, including resurfacing pathways,
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Ferry Leisure Centre, in partnership with More Leisure Community Trust (MLCT) and Serco Leisure, has completed a series of transformative upgrades, showcasing its commitment to providing modern and dynamic leisure facilities for the local community. As part of these enhancements, the centre has opened a dedicated indoor cycling studio and
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Sunderland's Norfolk Hotel, a historic building that played a central role in the formation of Sunderland AFC, has been approved for significant renovations. The project, led by Marengo Estates Ltd, aims to transform the site into a cultural, creative, and community hub, featuring artist studios, creative workspace, offices,
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Frustration has reached a boiling point at Brighton and Hove City Council as workers have resorted to disrupting rubbish and recycling collections, citing "gangsterism not trade unionism." Since the independent report by barrister Aileen McColgan, which initially improved matters, the situation has deteriorated. The council's leader,
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Lancaster City Council is considering proposals to introduce weekly food waste collections, in line with the UK government's "Simpler Recycling" scheme. The council's cabinet will meet on May 20 to decide on implementing the changes, which include replacing current recycling boxes with 240-litre wheelie
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In the heart of Norwich, Anglia Square was once a thriving shopping center that embodied the city's vision for post-war development. With a history spanning over five decades, the precinct underwent significant transformations, from its humble beginnings to its eventual decline and planned redevelopment. The £34m project by
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Birmingham City Council has been forced to apologize to residents for the delays in waste collection due to the ongoing all-out industrial action by bin workers. The demonstrations at the council's three depots have resulted in a significant reduction in the number of waste lorries able to leave,
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Sheffield City Council and Homes England are working together to develop three major schemes that aim to bring thousands of new residents to the city center. The projects, which will transform previously used "brownfield" sites, will see millions invested in new neighborhoods. The plans come as the council
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Despite receiving overwhelming public opposition, Dundee City Council's planning committee has approved a housing development near Kingspark School. The development, proposed by Abertay Housing Association, will consist of 31 homes, a mix of semi-detached houses and flats, and a new junction on Clepington Road. The site, which has
