48 h. ago The first 150 homes of 1,050 for a new Greater Manchester neighbourhood

Councillors approve detailed plans for phase one of big development

Politics

4 d. ago Efforts to transform 'eyesore' former car factory in Dumfries ramp up

The council is looking into a 'sustainable development opportunity' for the former Interfloor site in Heathhall.

Politics

5 d. ago Flatpack housing could help solve temporary accommodation costs bankrupting London councils, developer argues

Boroughs in the capital spend a collective £4million a day on housing homeless families

Economics

6 d. ago The village left feeling 'frustrated and powerless' over traffic and parking 'mayhem'

Councillors will make a final decision on the vehemently opposed development in Oldham.

Politics

9 d. ago Pupils from two Coatbridge schools take part in Constructing Futures training programme

Initiative introduced to youths from St Ambrose and Coatbridge high schools, thanks to collaboration between Kier, North Lanarkshire Council, hub South West Scotland, training provider TIGERS, and Developing the Young Workforce.

Politics

2 w. ago Cheltenham Festival crowds plummet as fans choose cheap flights to Benidorm instead

Fans have cited the spiraling cost of accommodation, travel, tickets, and food and drink at the course – including £7.80 pints – for the lower turnout

Politics

2 w. ago Huge £300m ski slope a 'once in a lifetime' development that wins backing of councillors

Councillors in Merthyr Tydfil voiced their support for Rhydycar West but final decision may rest with Welsh Government as its passed to the planning inspectorate

Economics

2 w. ago West Lothian working with other councils to develop electric vehicle infrastructure

Edinburgh council is the lead local authority in a group which includes immediate neighbours in Falkirk, Mid and East Lothian as well as the Scottish Borders, Dumfries and Galloway, and Fife.

Politics

2 w. ago ‘The best atmosphere’: Cheltenham festivalgoers undeterred by £7.80 Guinness pints give opening day lift off

The cost of drink, beer and accommodation is not enough to put tens of thousands decending on Cheltenham for the start of the four-day festival

Economics

2 w. ago Plan to convert Victorian cotton mill into flats thrown out due to lack of parking

The council said the development would 'be detrimental to the free flow of traffic and road safety'

Politics

2 w. ago Cheltenham festival crowds will be down this week for third year running

CEO says accommodation costs affecting attendanceCourse claims that changes will spark revival in 2026Cheltenham racecourse has effectively confirmed that crowds at its showpiece meeting will be down for the third year running when the 2025 festival opens on Tuesday, while also suggesting that “unforgettable days out” for racegoers this year will be the catalyst for a revival in the festival’s fortunes from 2026.The overall attendance at last year’s Cheltenham festival was 229,999, a drop of 18% on the record attendance of 280,627 in 2022, amid complaints from racegoers about the price of admission, food, drink and accommodation in the local area for spectators attending multiple days. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Hotels charging inflated rates ahead of Cheltenham Festival amid expected dip in attendance

Cheltenham’s chief executive Guy Lavender said he is keen to address the cost of hotels and accommodation during festival week

Culture

3 w. ago Fears grow families could be turfed out of their homes with their apartments 'facing demolition' because developers built block of flats without correct planning permission

Families are living in fear they could be kicked out of their homes as the council refuse retrospective planning permission for an illegally-built block of flats.

Society

3 w. ago Labour press on with 'war on rural England' as councillors face being stripped of powers to block planning schemes under plans to push through developments

Labour's war on rural England seems set to continue as new planning regulations look to remove powers of objection from rural local councils and instead hand more control to developers.

Events

3 w. ago Council invites housebuilders and landowners to suggest plots for future development as they issue ‘call for sites’

Interested parties have until April 15 to suggest potential areas for development in the borough

Politics

3 w. ago Rent increase warning as London's housing associations unable to build enough homes

The G15 has warned rising rents, an exodus of key workers, and spiralling temporary accommodation costs are inevitable unless urgent action is taken

Events

3 w. ago Cumbernauld home to North Lanarkshire Council’s latest completed housing development

Tenants are now settling into their homes at Pipistrelle Wynd, Dowanfield Road, Cumbernauld, which are a mix of 16 two-bedroom flats and eight three-bedroom flats.

Politics

3 w. ago Rent rise warning as underfunding leaves London's housing associations unable to build more homes

The G15 has warned rising rents, an exodus of key workers, and spiralling temporary accommodation costs are inevitable unless urgent action is taken

Events

4 w. ago North London Council to spend £350k clearing 'industrial scale' fly

The council-owned site has become a magnet for fly-tippers despite plans to build 149 new homes on the plot

Economics

4 w. ago Harrow Council to spend £350k clearing 'industrial scale' fly

The council-owned site has become a magnet for fly-tippers despite plans to build 149 new homes on the plot

Economics