Housing
A planning application for six homes on the Cae Waldis site in the village of Bronllys has been approved by Powys planners. The development, proposed by Butler Wall homes, consists of six two-bedroom houses, with four to be sold on the open market and two to become affordable homes. The
City councils
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
City councils
Residents' survey shows improving satisfaction rates, but concerns persist about affordable housing, transport, and crime. The survey, carried out by Oxford City Council, has been conducted annually since 2023 and aims to measure residents' perceptions of the local area, council services, economy, and community safety. Key Takeaways: * Overall
City councils
The government is currently considering plans to end the two-tier local government system in Leicestershire, which would see the abolition of district councils and Leicestershire County Council. In response, the leaders of eight Leicestershire and Rutland councils have proposed a new North, City, South plan, which would see three unitary
Charities
Families with a child undergoing active cancer treatment face significant financial strain, with research from Young Lives vs Cancer revealing an additional £700 monthly expense on travel, food, and clothing. The charity, which provided 257 financial grants totaling £58,475 in the past year, offers essential support services, including accommodation
Charities
Wyre Forest Community Transport has been a vital service for hundreds of residents in Worcestershire, providing more than just transportation. The charity has been hailed as a "lifeline" by the county council's chairman, Councillor Louis Stephen. During a visit to the charity's base, Cllr
Charities
Since announcing the year-long partnership with Young Lives vs Cancer in May, Councillor John Beynon has organized numerous fundraising events, including concerts, donations, and community events. The charity relies on charitable donations to fund its vital work supporting children and young people with cancer and their families. Young Lives vs
County councils
Los Angeles County has declared a state of emergency in response to the Trump administration's sweeping immigration crackdown, which has led to a climate of fear among immigrants and disrupted daily life in the region. The county's Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to approve the emergency
County councils
Los Angeles County has declared a state of emergency in response to the Trump administration's sweeping immigration crackdown, which has led to a climate of fear among immigrants and disrupted daily life in the region. The county's Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to approve the emergency
County councils
Los Angeles County officials have declared a state of emergency in response to the ongoing immigration raids, citing the devastating impact on residents and businesses. The declaration gives the county the power to provide assistance to those affected, including rent relief for tenants who have fallen behind due to the
County councils
Los Angeles County officials will vote Tuesday on declaring a state of emergency to provide assistance to residents affected by federal immigration raids. The proposed declaration would grant the LA County Board of Supervisors the power to provide rent relief, fund legal aid, and offer other services to those impacted
Charities
Worcestershire County Council's chairman, Cllr Louis Stephen, has praised Wyre Forest Community Transport as a "lifeline" for hundreds of residents, highlighting the essential services it provides beyond mere transportation. The visit by Cllr Stephen to the charity's Green Street base ahead of Community Transport
