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After years of deliberation, Elgin has approved its second adult-use cannabis dispensary and a new tattoo parlor. The city council voted 8-0 to allow Jane & Buds Cannabis Dispensary to open in the former Boston Market location at 205 S. Randall Road. The dispensary, owned by Matthew Hagglund, will take
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The Oklahoma City Council has approved an ordinance promoting the development of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in the urban core, aiming to increase affordable housing and density. The ordinance allows ADUs to be built by right on single-family lots in designated areas when certain conditions are met, eliminating the need
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Coventry city council has unveiled plans to install a new toucan crossing on Coundon Wedge Drive, aimed at making the road safer for pedestrians and cyclists. The toucan crossing, designed for use by both cyclists and pedestrians, will be situated on a section of Coundon Wedge Drive, with the works
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Liverpool's city council is poised to roll out weekly food waste collections across the entire city by April 2026, following a four-year legislative push. As the second-worst performing city in the UK for recycling, Liverpool faces a significant challenge in meeting the recycling targets. The council aims to
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A grade II listed building in Newcastle's West End, Pendower Hall, is set to undergo a significant transformation into four large luxury homes. After being vacant for over a decade, the historic hall will be brought back to life through a redevelopment project spearheaded by Fenham Properties Limited.
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The city council is set to increase fees for taxi drivers and introduce stricter regulations on advertisements displayed on vehicles. The changes come after a Freedom of Information request revealed that nearly 500 private hire drivers with Liverpool postcodes operate in Wolverhampton. According to the request, the City of Wolverhampton
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Council workers controlling one of Scotland's busiest roads, the Clyde Tunnel, have overwhelmingly backed industrial action, risking traffic congestion for over 60,000 drivers a day. The union, GMB Scotland, announced the vote after staff rejected a 3% pay offer from Cosla, representing local authorities. The GMB Scotland
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Southampton City Council is throwing its weight behind a national initiative to upgrade and modernize England's council housing. The Green and Decent Homes Programme aims to make homes safer, healthier, and more sustainable for millions across the country. The council estimates that poor housing costs the NHS £1.
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The Lachlan City Council has given third reading to a rezoning application that will pave the way for further mixed-use residential and commercial development along 10th Avenue SW. The application, submitted by property owner Bill Laird, seeks to rezone a 2.75-hectare property from C3 (service commercial) to C6 (tourist/
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A Nottingham community leader, Hyacinth Francis-Watson, has expressed concern over Nottingham City Council's plan to redevelop the Robin Hood Chase shopping centre, which could result in the demolition of a well-used food bank. The Chayah Development Project, which provides food for over 100 vulnerable people daily, could be
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A housing plan aiming to restore balance to a predominantly student-dominated area of Nottingham has received input from local residents. The proposed development, if approved, would see 73 affordable homes built on the site of a former school, addressing concerns about a lack of family homes in the area. Key
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Glasgow City Council has received an application from Surplus Property Investments to develop a part of the former Glasgow Garden Festival site into 49 homes, replacing previously planned office and café units. The project aims to create a mix of two and three-bedroom flats, with a ground-floor retail unit and
