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Nottingham and Derby city councils, along with Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire county councils, are set to transfer their public transport powers to the East Midlands Combined Authority from April next year. The move aims to improve partnerships between existing bus companies, including NCT, with the newly appointed Labour Mayor Claire Ward
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Yesterday, in an extraordinary meeting, Sheffield City Council voted 45-31 in favor of a proposal to develop 10 sites for housing, three for employment opportunities, and one mixed site. This move comes after government inspectors ruled that the city's draft plan, known as the Sheffield Plan, did not
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The Cedar Rapids City Council has approved and adopted a Revenue Purpose Statement for the use or expenditure of franchise fee revenues from MidAmerican Energy Company, following an increase in the franchise fee from 3% to 4% on the company's sales within the city limits. The resolution directs
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The Paterson City Council voted 5-3 against Mayor Andre Sayegh's proposed municipal budget containing a 5.6% property tax increase, citing concerns over reliance on state transitional aid. Council members argued that the Sayegh administration should make additional cuts in the $302 million budget instead of relying on
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Liverpool City Council's road safety team is highlighting the dangers of inconsiderate parking around schools, with 94 Penalty Charge Notices issued to parents and caregivers who parked irresponsibly in the last year. The council is emphasizing the importance of adhering to parking restrictions and warning drivers of the
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A Newport City Council planning committee has refused a retrospective application to retain four mixed-use pods in Bassaleg, citing concerns over highway safety and inadequate environmental planning. The application, submitted by Ashton, aimed to legalize the pods, which were constructed after a previous plan for glamping accommodation was rejected. The
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Resident frustration has been growing over the sudden and unexplained closure of part of the car park at the Co-op Canford Lane shopping centre in Westbury-on-Trym. The area was cordoned off and blue walls erected approximately four weeks ago, leaving many feeling confused and angry. Local business owners have reported
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Coventry City Council has recently completed work on transforming existing parking bays at Salt Lane Car Park into disabled parking spaces, with a total of 20 new Blue Badge parking spaces now available on the ground floor. This improvement aims to enhance accessibility for residents with disabilities. The project also
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The Canadian Helen Keller Centre, a charity building a housing project for the deaf-and-blind community, has filed an official complaint with the city of Toronto over development charges applied to its project at 150 Eighth St. in south Etobicoke. The charity is seeking a refund of almost $200,000 in
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NCT, a successful public bus operator in Nottingham, continues to defy the odds by achieving a 94% passenger satisfaction rating and a net profit margin of between 5-8%. The Labour-led council of Nottingham City remains the majority shareholder of NCT, despite Transdev acquiring an 18% stake in 2000. The operator
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Edinburgh's transport committee has published a list of 73 projects to proceed and 61 recommended for pause as part of the council's City Mobility Plan. The list emerged from a scoring exercise that considered pedestrianisation schemes, low traffic neighbourhoods, junction improvements, and active travel projects. Despite
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Denver City Council approved an intergovernmental agreement, providing a framework for a proposed $70 million Denver National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) stadium. The investment, which will be covered by property taxes, has sparked debate among economists, with some arguing that taxpayer-funded sports venues fail to generate new tax
