County councils
Lancashire County Council will showcase England's largest history festival, the Heritage Open Days, with over 20 historic libraries, landmarks, and museums across the county opening their doors for free events. From September 12 to 21, the public can explore Lancashire's past, enjoy tours, talks, and adventures,
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Worcestershire County Council, in collaboration with the UK Government, is excited to announce the return of Heritage Open Days from September 12-21. This year, visitors can explore the county's rich history with ease, thanks to Worcestershire on Demand, a flexible public transport service. The service operates across Bromsgrove,
County councils
Tamworth's Coleshill Street is set to receive a major facelift as Staffordshire County Council begins the final phase of its £1.5 million resurfacing scheme. The project involves resurfacing sections of the A4091 Coleshill Street and Atherstone Street in Fazeley, replacing ironworks, and making repairs to kerbs and
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Councillors Louise Brown, Rachel Buckler, Simon Howarth, and local resident John Hardwick are preparing to launch a judicial review of Monmouthshire County Council's decision to lease a former library to the Monmouthshire Muslim Community Association for use as a mosque and community centre. The Christian Legal Centre is
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Conor McGregor, the mixed martial arts fighter, has pulled out of the Irish presidential election, citing the country's "outdated constitution" as a reason. McGregor, who had been due to address meetings of Dublin City Council and Kildare County Council, announced his decision to withdraw in a
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Derbyshire County Council has partnered with Rocester-based JCB to trial a £200,000 Pothole Pro machine, which can fix 250 square meters of road per day, costing £30 per square meter. The machine's efficiency could potentially reduce the number of staff required from eight to four. The trial
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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales has submitted a planning application to the Pembrokeshire County Council to replace a storm-damaged shelter at the Welsh Wildlife Centre near Cardigan. The original shelter, granted permission in 2012, has suffered significant damage due to severe storm activity. The proposed replacement shelter
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A group of Travellers has vacated a nature reserve in Oxfordshire, following a series of concerns about anti-social behaviour. The encampment at Mowbray Fields, on the outskirts of Didcot, was reportedly involved in a dog attack, prompting local authorities to take action. Councillor Hao Du, who represents the area, had
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A group of councillors has issued a formal warning to Monmouthshire County Council over its decision to lease the historic Carnegie Library in Abergavenny to the Monmouthshire Muslim Community Association for use as a mosque and community centre. The councillors, backed by the Christian Legal Centre, argue that the lease
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Approval has been granted by Ceredigion County Council's development management committee for listed building consent for works on the Grade-II-listed Ceredigion Museum in Aberystwyth. The project includes internal and external repairs, roof replacement, and refurbishment of external walls. Concerns were raised about the funding, design team experience, and
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The Colchester City Council and Essex Highways have announced the reopening of the Middle Mill footbridge in Colchester, UK, on September 13, after a 12-week repair programme. The bridge has been closed since December 2023 due to the collapse of the nearby weir. The project involved structural reinforcement, riverbed stabilization,
Housing
The Pembrokeshire County Council's planned housing development in Tenby is likely to be delayed for several years due to issues surrounding water nitrates, with a county councillor stating that work may not commence before late 2029. The development, which aims to construct 125 homes, including 93 affordable housing,
