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Llandudno Snowsports Centre has seen a significant increase in visitors following the introduction of parking charges at the previously free Great Orme summit car park. The centre's manager, Nigel Treacy, observes that people are turning to his site from pricier town centre parking, with local hotels directing guests
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A notice of intention to apply for a waste facility permit has been submitted by Greenvalley Transport & Plant Hire Ltd to operate a crushing facility for concrete, bricks, tiles, and ceramics at various sites in Cork County. The facility, initially scheduled to operate at the former Mitsui Denman Site
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A group of campaigning parents in Surrey have won a significant victory after Surrey County Council announced it would replace the axed free bus service for Molesey and Esher High School students. The council initially advised the children to walk through unlit heathland and dark alleyways, sparking widespread concern among
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Oxford City Council's recent air quality report for 2024 shows a 10% reduction in air pollution levels, prompting questions from a councillor over the need for a congestion charge and expansion of the Zero Emissions Zone (ZEZ). Despite the improvement, the city council stresses that no amount of
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Luton Borough Council's administration and regulation committee has approved the delegation of powers to Hertfordshire County Council to upgrade a public right of way and create a new one. The upgrade involves creating a restricted byway between Crawley Green Road and a new Hertfordshire boundary footpath, and upgrading
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The Wiltshire-based initiative, Sustain, aimed to utilize methane gas generated at its landfill site to grow affordable food in the region. However, the project has withdrawn from the county council's Climate and Environment Summit after accusing the authority of "blocking the very innovations they are looking to
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Northumberland County Council is celebrating Employability Day 2025 by unveiling a new generation of apprenticeships, offering young people and career changers opportunities to build their futures in local government. The council's apprenticeship programme is designed to provide hands-on experience, structured mentoring, and nationally recognized qualifications, all while delivering
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With the completion of GCSE exams just around the corner, the Ladder for Staffordshire and Staffordshire County Council are urging parents and potential apprentices to explore apprenticeship opportunities that start in September. Employers are being called upon to offer apprenticeships, addressing the pressing issue of skills shortages in the area.
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The residents of Oxford are deeply divided over plans to introduce a £5 congestion charge in the city, with some seeing it as a necessary measure to reduce traffic and emissions, while others fear it will force local businesses to close. The proposal is part of a six-week consultation period,
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A local councillor has faced mounting criticism for sharing unfounded claims about a murder suspect, with some calling for his suspension from the party and withdrawal of the whip. Joel Tetlow, Reform councillor for Accrington North on Lancashire County Council, made the claims on social media regarding an ongoing murder
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Reform UK have raised concerns over proposed changes to Northumberland County Council's constitution, citing potential breaches of procedure and violations of the Nolan Principles. The party claims that the changes, which include the removal of planning decisions from local area committees, would bypass local democratic control and undermine
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Oxford City Council has made a contentious decision to introduce a £5 congestion charge for several roads in the city. The cabinet unanimously voted to approve a 6-week consultation on the proposal, which has been met with opposition from residents and business owners. A total of 20 public speakers voiced
