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
County councils
Los Angeles County officials are considering declaring a state of emergency to address the economic hardship and fear caused by ongoing Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids. The proposed emergency declaration would allow the county to enact an eviction moratorium and other protections for tenants affected by the raids, which have
City councils
Thurrock Council and the UK Government have announced a significant breakthrough in the devolution process for Greater Essex. The Government has committed £3 million over three years to support the establishment of a Mayoral Combined County Authority (MCCA) for Greater Essex, a key step towards unlocking significant opportunities and benefits
City councils
Derbyshire County Council and the UK Government have partnered to establish a Community Fund, offering 10 grants with a maximum value of £500 each to support environmental projects. The fund will be shared between Derby City Council and Derbyshire-based groups, with eligible applicants including local community or volunteering groups, Community
City councils
Residents in Station Road, Nursling, will continue to have their bank holiday respite preserved from the noise and disturbance caused by lorries traveling past their village homes. The decision was made by members of Hampshire County Council's regulatory committee, who rejected the operator of a waste recycling facility&
City councils
Darren Clifford, a devoted public servant and proud Armed Forces Veteran, passed away on September 16 after a short illness. A GoFundMe page has been set up to help cover funeral and memorial expenses, highlighting the impact of his sudden loss on his loved ones and the community he served.
City councils
Councillors in Nottinghamshire are divided on the location of a proposed fourth bridge over the River Trent, with some arguing for a crossing in Colwick and others suggesting a location further north in Bassetlaw. The decision on where to build the new bridge is crucial in relieving traffic jams across
County councils
A four-week community consultation is underway for an enclosed beaver trial at the Green Gates Nature Reserve in St Asaph, as part of a proposed 5-year trial. The trial aims to reintroduce a family group of Eurasian beavers within a secure 24-acre enclosure. The consultation, which is open to the
County councils
The village of Morton in Derbyshire has been without a scheduled bus service since Hulleys of Baslow ceased trading in March, leaving residents, including the elderly, disabled people, students, and those commuting for work or appointments, isolated and vulnerable. The number 55 bus, which was a vital lifeline for the
County councils
A decades-old church-run primary school in Wales, Manorbier School, is threatened with complete closure after a fire three years ago left the building severely damaged. The school's staff, pupils, and parents have been left in limbo as the Pembrokeshire County Council continues to drag its feet on rebuilding
County councils
Devon Reform UK politician Councillor Angela Nash has chosen to leave the party and become an independent member of Devon County Council, citing a compromise between her personal principles and the party's actions. The decision comes after party general secretary confirmed the permanent expulsion of Councillor Ed Hill
County councils
The historic Carrickmacross Workhouse in County Monaghan, Ireland, is set to undergo a major transformation into a modern Community, Tourism, and Arts Hub, thanks to funding secured by Monaghan County Council under the Government's Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (RRDF). The project, which has been in the making
