City councils
Sheffield City Council has issued an enforcement notice to Bank Park, a car park operating without planning permission, and has threatened to take legal action if it continues to operate unlawfully. The notice, which was served last week, has a one-month compliance period, and if not complied with, will result
City councils
Roundhay Park, already a popular outdoor concert venue, could become one of the UK's largest if Leeds City Council grants a license variation to increase the event capacity from 19,999 to almost 70,000. The proposal comes with conditions to mitigate noise disturbances, crime, and disorder. However,
City councils
The Sindh High Court has taken notice of the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation's (KMC) decision to lease out public parks to private entities on the basis of public-private partnerships. The court directed the KMC director parks to file comments on how many city parks have been leased out or
City councils
The city council of Hackensack, a municipality in Bergen County, New Jersey, has suspended the long-delayed Johnson Park Sports Complex project, marking a significant shift in the project's fate. Initially announced in 2016, the project had promised to deliver a 75,000-square-foot sports dome, outdoor turf, tennis/pickleball
City councils
Sheffield City Council has issued an enforcement notice to Bank Park over its car park on Ecclesall Road, citing operation without planning permission since March 2023. The company charges 60p for an hour, £10 for the day, and issues £100 'fines' for rule-breaking. Councillor Ben Miskell has announced
City councils
Winchester City Council's leader, Cllr Martin Tod, has expressed skepticism over plans to transform the disused River Park Leisure Centre into a sporting hub. Despite his reservations, Cllr Tod remains open to ideas that meet the criteria he set in March and follow the approach agreed upon by
Parks
In a testament to the county's dedication to creating and preserving high-quality green spaces, four local parks in Warwickshire have been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award by Keep Britain Tidy. This achievement is part of a larger success story in the UK, where around 2,250 parks
Parks
Thousands of disabled drivers are facing challenges while accessing essential services such as grocery shopping and medical appointments due to the misuse of designated parking spaces. A new survey by Disabled Motoring UK (DMUK) aims to uncover the extent of the abuse, with motorists being asked to report instances of
Parks
Cheshire East Council has demonstrated its commitment to exceptional park management and community engagement by achieving 11 Green Flag Awards and retaining three iconic sites with Green Heritage Site status. This achievement reflects the hard work and dedication of council officers, volunteers, and community groups who work tirelessly to maintain
Parks
Emergency crews responded promptly on Wednesday afternoon, July 30, following a dramatic incident at The Markets Car Park on New York Street in Leeds city centre. A car crashed through an interior wall on the first floor of the NCP car park, with five people taken to hospital, including three
Parks
Florida Atlantic University professor Jeffrey E. Huber has been recognized for his design of DC Alexander Park in Fort Lauderdale, which addresses coastal resiliency, flooding, and heat resistance while promoting habitat restoration. The park's innovative design is built on Huber's research on strategies to combat sea-level
Parks
California State Parks has completed the repatriation of 21 baskets, regalia, and other cultural items to the Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians (Big Valley) under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). This significant event marks a major step towards the return of ancestral and cultural items
