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Minister Dara Calleary officially opened the pioneering special needs Sunflower playground in Longford Town and refurbished tennis and basketball courts at Higginstown Sports Complex in Granard, addressing the critical need for inclusive play spaces in County Longford. The special needs playground was made possible through a EUR379,170 investment from
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Mama G, a celebrated pantomime performer and LGBTQ+ campaigner, is feeling "censored" as her upcoming shows at Suffolk libraries have been postponed due to concerns of protests. The events were set to take place in August, but Suffolk Community Libraries have now cancelled them, citing a need for
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Monmouthshire County Council has received the highest score in the UK for its work on waste reduction and food, according to the Climate Action Scorecards compiled by Climate Emergency UK. The council's achievement comes after an assessment across seven themes, including building and heating, transport, planning and land
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Monmouthshire County Council has made a significant stride in its climate action efforts, securing the highest score in the UK for its work on waste reduction and food in the recently published Council Climate Action Scorecards. This achievement reflects the council's commitment to reducing waste through reuse, repair,
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Three Ceredigion councillors, representing New Quay, have been granted pre-emptive permission to speak on any future matters related to a contentious scheme to build affordable homes on a seaside town car park. Despite the initial refusal by Ceredigion County Council in May, the housing association Barcud still seeks to develop
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Oxford's Westgate shopping centre has been experiencing high demand for its 1,000-space car park, with multiple instances of the facility reaching full capacity this month, according to Oxfordshire County Council. The situation is exacerbating traffic congestion in the area, with drivers stuck in tailbacks along Abingdon Road
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New Quay, a coastal town in Ceredigion, Wales, has been a focal point for debate over affordable housing. In May, a proposal to build 30 affordable homes on a car park, estimated to attract up to 98 permanent residents, was refused by the local council. The decision was met with
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As part of a series of improvements to its services, Chaserider Buses will introduce new evening journeys on three routes and start operating on Sundays, providing residents with more travel options and increased connectivity to towns in Staffordshire. This development comes after funding from Staffordshire County Council enabled the expansion
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The Youngs, who have been hosting with Staffordshire County Council for three years, have given a local child a place to call home and learn essential life skills. They are now urging other families to consider becoming supported lodgings hosts, providing a safe and nurturing environment for young people aged
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Northumberland County Council and the UK Government have introduced new measures to improve recycling rates and customer service at Household Waste Recovery sites (Tips) in the area. A staff member will be present at each site to assist residents with recycling and answer queries about the right container for waste
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Nottingham City Council is set to accept £3.2m in external funding for the city's public transport network in 2025/26, courtesy of the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) and the Department for Transport. This investment will support various initiatives aimed at improving services for passengers, including
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Carmarthenshire County Council has faced criticism for overspending its allocated budget for supporting people with housing costs by tens of thousands of pounds. According to new figures, the council spent £301,241 on Discretionary Housing Payments in the year to March, which was £32,917 more than its allocation of
