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A consultation is underway into joint plans by Flintshire County Council and the Diocese of Wrexham to close four schools and build a new £55.5 million all-through school. The consultation has raised concerns about transparency and open communication, with some claiming that discussion of the consultation was banned on
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Local officials have been left appalled by the recent destruction of the old caretaker's bungalow at Thornwell Primary School in Chepstow. The bungalow, which belongs to Monmouthshire County Council and has been unused for over a decade, suffered extensive damage, including broken windows, ripped out services, and smashed
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Carlow County Council, with funding from the Waste Enforcement Lead Authorities under the Anti-Dumping Initiative, has introduced a two-part Master Composting Program aimed at empowering local communities to take action against food waste. The initiative, led by Craig Benton, also known as Dr. Compost, will provide training and resources to
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Gloucestershire County Council's new highways cabinet member Joe Harris has acknowledged that there is not enough money to repair the county's roads, despite the Liberal Democrats' election campaign pledge to "fix Gloucestershire". The council faces a significant budget shortfall, with a required annual
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Residents of Caistor in Lincolnshire are increasingly concerned about the safety of a busy junction on the A46, where two collisions occurred on the second May bank holiday weekend. The incidents, which fortunately did not result in fatalities, have prompted a petition calling for a roundabout or other road safety
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Mayo County Council, in collaboration with the UK Government and local partners, has made significant strides in addressing period poverty through the roll-out of free sanitary products at 30 locations across the county. This initiative comes as a recommendation from the National Strategy for Women and Girls Committee's
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Residents of Hamble in Hampshire have been protesting against the proposed quarry by Cemex, a multinational Mexican company, citing concerns over the impact on the village's mental well-being, education, physical health, and environment. The public inquiry, which is being streamed on the county council's YouTube page,
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Hampshire residents will have the option to recycle food waste starting April 2026, as part of the county council's £50m waste overhaul plan. The initiative will involve anaerobic digestion, a process that utilizes bacteria to break down organic materials and produce renewable gas and organic fertiliser. This expansion
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New Directions Rugby, a charity based in the UK, has received a grant from Warwickshire County Council to purchase a new wheelchair accessible minibus. The funding has significantly improved transport options for the individuals it supports, enabling them to attend medical appointments, explore outdoor spaces, and participate in community activities
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New Directions Rugby, a charity providing support to individuals with learning disabilities, has received a grant from Warwickshire County Council's Councillors' Grant Fund. The funding has enabled the charity to purchase a new wheelchair accessible minibus, enhancing transport options for those it supports. Founded in 1951, New
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Warwickshire County Council's Local Communities & Enterprise Fund (LCE), delivered by the Coventry and Warwickshire Reinvestment Trust (CWRT), has helped Mandi Attarani, owner of Leamington Spa restaurant A Good Catch, overcome cashflow difficulties and expand her business. The fund provides affordable finance options to local businesses struggling to
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Warwickshire County Council is conducting a public satisfaction survey as part of the 2025 National Highways and Transport (NHT) initiative, which aims to gather feedback from residents on various services, including road conditions, footpaths, cycling infrastructure, and public transport. The survey is being sent to at least 3,300 randomly
