City councils
Planning permission has been granted for a significant refurbishment of the iconic Corn Exchange in Leeds, a Grade-I listed building. The project involves installing new retail units on the lower ground floor, removing insensitive past additions, and enhancing the building's historical significance. The scheme will revitalize a previously
City councils
A major refurbishment project is set to transform the lower ground floor of the iconic Leeds Corn Exchange, a Grade-I listed building in the heart of the city centre. The project, approved by Leeds City Council, aims to install new retail units, remove insensitive past additions, and boost trade. The
City councils
Thousands of students had called the Carnatic Halls of Residence home for over 50 years, but since its closure in June 2019, the site has remained empty. The University of Liverpool's decade-long residences strategy led to the closure of the halls, which opened in 1964 on the site
City councils
The Belfast City Council has unveiled plans to establish an LGBTQIA+ hub at the historic 2 Royal Avenue building, a council-owned listed structure that was previously home to a Tesco supermarket. The project has its genesis in a feasibility study produced in August 2023, which estimated the "capital cost&
City councils
The Canterbury Council has completed the external transformation of the 12th-century Poor Priests' Hospital in Stour Street, a project funded by the UK Government as part of the Connected Canterbury: Unlocking the Tales of England initiative. The work, which took 11 months to complete, involved the reroofing of the
Restaurants
The Good Luck Lounge in the historic Burns Philp building is a testament to Justin Hemmes' ability to assemble a team of top talent, scout innovative concepts, and execute them flawlessly. This restaurant lounge delivers an over-the-top dining experience with its high-energy atmosphere, impeccable design, and exceptional cuisine. From
Bars (Drinking establishments)
Planning applications for new homes, extensions, and community assets have been submitted to Wiltshire Council. Among the proposals are plans for residential developments, home improvements, the nomination of a community pub, and alterations to listed properties. Key Takeaways: * A total of 55 planning applications have been submitted to Wiltshire Council,
Bars (Drinking establishments)
The transformation of The Monk & Tipster, a Grade II listed pub in Towcester, has begun with a £175,000 investment led by Heineken-owned Star Pubs. Simon Bright, Jeff Shanahan, and Adam Perry, the new publicans, aim to restore the pub to its former glory and create a "top
City councils
The centuries-old Poor Priests' Hospital in Canterbury's Stour Street has undergone a dramatic external transformation, with extensive repairs to its external fabric now complete. The 800-year-old building, owned by the city council, has been under scaffolding for 11 months but is once again on show in all
Mayors
In a fitting tribute to the town's rich history, Harrogate unveiled a new heritage plaque commemorating Mary Fisher, the first female Mayor of Harrogate, on July 22. Fisher served as Mayor in 1949 and First Woman Alderman in 1954, leaving an indelible mark on the town's
Mayors
Cardiff's historic Mansion House, a 16,445 sq ft Victorian property built in the 1890s, is up for sale after falling into disrepair. Once the city's mayor's residence, the Grade II listed building has not been used to its full potential, with the first
City councils
A heated discussion took place at a St. Catharines city council meeting as supporters and opponents of creating a Downtown St. Catharines Heritage Conservation District made their cases. The proposed district aims to protect more than 100 buildings with heritage value, but opponents argue it would impose excessive regulations on
