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The Derbyshire County Council's planning committee approved an application by Ben Bennett Jr Ltd to build a new haul road on 0.84 hectares of land to the east of Grange Mill Quarry, near Wirksworth, despite concerns about potential dust and noise pollution. The new haul road is
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11-year-old William Cartwright, a resident of Bacup, has been tirelessly advocating for a safer crossing on Burnley Road in his town. At a recent Full Council meeting at County Hall in Preston, William presented his concerns and collected over 1,200 signatures on his online petition. The council has since
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Ceredigion County Council, working in partnership with the Ceredigion Armed Forces Community Forum, has been recognized for its efforts to support the Armed Forces Community. The council has implemented policies to ensure that the armed forces community is not unfairly disadvantaged, and has continued to advocate for defence and the
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A six-million-pound plan to revamp Chepstow Railway Station has been met with criticism from local council members, who have expressed concerns over the lack of provisions for disabled access. The plan, which includes improvements such as parking and turning areas for buses, additional car parking, and public toilets, has been
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A new £3.2 million project to enhance cycling, walking, and wheeling infrastructure along Woodstock Road in Oxford has been finished. The scheme, led by Oxfordshire County Council and funded through the government's Housing and Growth Deal, focuses on road safety and sustainable travel. The upgrades include improved
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The Derby City Council, Derbyshire County Council, Nottingham City Council, and Nottinghamshire County Council have all achieved Fostering Friendly status, recognizing their commitment to supporting employees who provide care to children and young people through fostering. This achievement highlights the councils' shared belief that foster carers should be empowered
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The Preston secondary school site debate has intensified with the emergence of two rival petitions, one in favor of the Higher Bartle site and the other advocating for the former Tulketh High School site in Ingol. Lancashire County Council is set to make a long-awaited decision on the school'
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Nottinghamshire County Council's planning and rights of way committee has granted permission to increase the annual amount of waste tonnage going through the Bunny Materials Recycling Facility by 150,000 tonnes, from 100,000 to 250,000 tonnes. This expansion comes despite health and traffic concerns raised by
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The South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust (SWFT) has expressed disappointment after losing the contract for providing vital children's services in Warwickshire, including health visiting, infant feeding, and family nurse partnership. The Trust had been providing these services since 2011, investing significantly to enhance them beyond what was
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Derbyshire County Council is set to invest a significant amount in road improvements, with a focus on repairing and resurfacing roads across the county. The council has been awarded £37m by the Department for Transport for its road maintenance programme, which is £13.8m more than initially expected. The funding
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Council members of Monmouthshire County Council are divided on a £6m plan to improve Chepstow railway station, with a £1.4m council contribution, as some raise concerns over a lack of plan to improve disabled access. The station's westbound platform is inaccessible to passengers with disabilities, who are
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Devon's road users can now access a detailed plan outlining over 1,420 scheduled maintenance schemes across the county's extensive highway network. The comprehensive list covers a range of works, including full resurfacing, surface dressing, drainage upgrades, and patching, with a focus on preventative treatments to
