15 h. ago Council urged to pause plans for charges at free car parks to investigate ‘procedural failures’

The charges were agreed as part of the 2024 budget.

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36 h. ago Furious beach hut owners at war with 'greedy' council over plans to sell land for £450k... months after they increased their rent

Owners fear a private owner will increase rents further - or even get rid of them to develop the land. They have vowed to 'do whatever it takes to keep the coastline in public hands, where it belongs'.

Society

48 h. ago Sarah Beeny's battle to save £3m 'mini Downton Abbey' set for update amid demolition order

Sarah Beeny's lavish property in Somerset is set to end in disaster for the presenter after the council rejected her planning permission appeal

Economics

52 h. ago Local communities urge councillors to approve major South Lanarkshire wind farm

A recommendation for objection has been published in South Lanarkshire Council’s draft planning committee report outlining concerns related to aviation, defence and landscape impacts.

Politics

3 d. ago Poland says UN will hold emergency meeting after Russian drone incursions

Polish, Ukrainian and Lithuanian foreign ministers say act was deliberate and coordinated as Trump offers little supportEurope live – latest updatesPoland said the UN security council would hold an emergency meeting over an incursion into the country by Russian drones on Wednesday as allies disputed whether it was a deliberate attack on Poland by Russia and Donald Trump offered little in the way of public support.Poland’s foreign minister, Radosław Sikorski, told local radio Poland planned to use the security council meeting to “draw the world’s attention to this unprecedented Russian drone attack on a member of the UN, EU and Nato”. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago UN security council to hold emergency meeting as Poland plans no

Poland is seeking to step up its defences with plans to restrict air traffic in the eastern part of the countryForeign ministers of Lithuania, Ukraine and Poland have just issued a joint statement “strongly condemning the recent incursion of Russian drones into Polish territory,” calling it a “deliberate and coordinated attack” and an “unprecedented provocation.”They recognised the need for “better coordination and operational coopration between our respective structures responsible for air security” to “prevent the harmful consequences of Russia’s outrageous actions.”Only an adequate and resolute response will half further escalation. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Council won't reveal budget details in multi million pound Cardiff school development

Cardiff Council says it's plans for a new school campus is still in budget, but it won't reveal how much it wants to set aside for a 'risk allowance'

Economics

4 d. ago Omaze £6m mansion at centre of planning row faces fresh setback

Miss Wales finalist Vicky Curtis-Cresswell won the luxury house in Norfolk in March – but has still not received the keys

Economics

5 d. ago RAF Scampton unsuitable for asylum use and must have ‘positive’ future – council

West Lindsey District Council says it remains ready to help deliver a regeneration plan for the former air base, creating thousands of jobs.

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5 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council reveals planned refurbishment of Airdrie Library

If work is approved, the project will involve the demolition and rebuilding of a rear extension, creation of viewing deck, and various other alterations.

Politics

6 d. ago South London council scraps high street pedestrianisation plans after backlash

Lewisham Council said no such scheme would come forward without further engagement with the local community

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6 d. ago Popular UK holiday park unveils plans for new pools and lazy river in huge upgrade

Brean Splash, at Unity Beach, is set to undergo a major transformation if plans are approved by Somerset Council. The £10.2 million redevelopment will see new pools, a lazy river and lido

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8 d. ago Homeowner loses bid to use log cabin on drive as holiday let

Kimberly Sumner was granted planning permission for the cabin when her local council accepted its classification as a caravan and that it would be for residential use by friends and family

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8 d. ago UK couple may have to evict Ukrainian refugees owing to planning rules

Rosemary Duckett, 80, and her husband, Anthony, 88, say situation is ‘bureaucracy gone mad’A couple who the prime minister thanked for housing Ukrainian refugees have been told by their local council they may have to evict their current guest due to planning rules which the couple describe as “bureaucracy gone mad”.Rosemary Duckett, 80, a retired magistrate and former chair of her local YMCA, and her husband, Anthony, 88, have been providing accommodation in a room above their garage to Ukrainian refugees since 2022. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Council blasted for letting city centre hotel house migrants unlawfully and approving plans that add rooms for more

A council is under fire after it emerged a Worcester city centre hotel is unlawfully housing asylum seekers - and has been granted planning permission to build extra 'hotel' guest rooms.

Society

1 week ago Renfrewshire Council to prepare action plan as it presses on in fight against poverty

Local authority intends to provide overview of Fairer Renfrewshire programme, setting out priorities and activities for next two years.

Politics

1 week ago Council facing ten million funding gap for plan to build new swimming pool

Pontardawe’s former swimming pool closed in August 2024

Economics

1 week ago East Ayrshire Council planners rubber stamp 49 new homes for Cumnock

Livingston-based firm, Rosewood Homes and Properties Ltd, have been given the green light to build new homes at the site, along with the construction of roads, footpaths, car parking and drainage.

Politics

1 week ago Community council and local residents team up to oppose Ayr short term let proposal

South Ayrshire Council’s Regulatory Panel (Planning) will scrutinise the proposal at their meeting on Thursday, September 11.

Politics

1 week ago North Lanarkshire Council gives green light to convert office into flats in Craigneuk

Proposals to create the new homes in Laurel Drive were given the go ahead following discussions with the council’s planning department.

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