6 h. ago Plans for more than 50 new council homes to be built in Welsh village

There are proposals for 51 new council homes at Clive Road in St Athan in the Vale of Glamorgan

Politics

13 h. ago West London neighbourhood where locals have 'construction fatigue' to see another 274 homes built

West London neighbourhood where locals have 'construction fatigue' to see another 274 homes built  My London

Society

20 h. ago Plans show £60m ‘gap’ in Reform council’s budget even with council tax increase

Kent County Council was won by Reform at local elections in May, when their candidates promised to cut council spending and keep taxes low.

Economics

41 h. ago Fears grow of major council tax hike after Labour's raid on funding to push more money into its heartlands

Almost half of local authorities will see their funding fall, even if they increase council tax by the maximum amount, under plans revealed yesterday.

Economics

49 h. ago Chelsea told to ‘put up or shut up’ over potential Earls Court move

Club yet to make a decision on how to build bigger ground£10bn housing and retail bid granted planning permissionChelsea have been urged to “put up or shut up” and decide whether they want to move to Earl’s Court after alternative plans for the site were approved by Kensington and Chelsea council.The club are yet to make a decision on how to build a bigger ground and another stumbling block is in their path after the Earls Court Development Company’s proposals for a £10bn housing and retail development were granted planning permission at a council meeting on Tuesday. The ECDC, whose master plan does not include room for a football stadium, secured unanimous approval from Hammersmith and Fulham council last month. Continue reading...

Events

52 h. ago More homes near train stations in the green belt, 'swift bricks' in new builds, and a return to 'garden

Under what is claimed to be the most significant planning shake-up in more than a decade, ministers said thousands more homes will be built faster in every region.

Politics

55 h. ago WRU Council member resigns after losing confidence in board's plans

He announced he was quitting at a meeting on Monday

Politics

55 h. ago All new homes must be built with 'swift bricks' to protect endangered birds under Labour's planning changes

The requirement was included in the Government's proposed overhaul of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) on Tuesday.

Politics

56 h. ago ‘Milestone’ deal will see 300 homes built for workers upgrading Scotland’s power grid

“It’s more than just bricks and mortar - it’s about creating long-lasting value for communities, providing much-needed homes, and supporting the workforce delivering vital grid upgrades.”

Economics

3 d. ago Council approves plans for popular Cardiff deli to open on a Sunday despite concerns

Owners say the move would bring them in to parity with other local businesses and help them to secure their long-term future

Politics

3 d. ago Worries Welsh town is 'overstretched' as huge housing development looms

Powys County Council's planning committee will consider a proposal for 153 homes in Ystradgynlais on December 18, despite concerns about infrastructure and dozens of objections from residents.

Politics

4 d. ago Rowan's Bowling Alley: New council draft plan highlights threat to London institution

North London bowling alley Rowan’s was founded in 1988

Events

6 d. ago Hidden woodland Christmas trail with fairy village, sauna and deer spotting on pretty Welsh country estate

A trail with twinkling lights, fairy doors and hidden characters will get you out of the city and into the countryside

Politics

7 d. ago Middle class couple who set up 'sophisticated' cannabis farm to fund their daughter's university fees while they treated themselves to a Mercedes and a Porsche must pay back £1million

The McCanns have been ordered to pay back £1m after earning up to £4.5m over five years from the drug operation set up in a large barn at their home in a Welsh village.

Economics

7 d. ago See inside this amazing £3 million dream home someone will win for just £10

A newly built £3m dream home in the Chilterns is the latest jackpot from Raffle House — and a £10 ticket could even net you a second home in Cornwall

Economics

7 d. ago Old Ibis hotel to house homeless despite 'rampant' bad behaviour complaints

Cardiff Council has approved the controversial plan despite complaints of 'open drug use, shoplifting and harassment'

Society

8 d. ago Council housing and student flats above major Tube station approved again

Southwark Council’s Planning Committee has approved the development on top of Southwark Tube station

Politics

8 d. ago 'Prioritise the living over dead': Fury over plans to turn London allotments into graveyard

It comes after Richmond Council’s plans to extend Teddington Cemetery were approved

Events

8 d. ago People say pretty Welsh town looks like something straight out of Lord of the Rings

The Lord of the Rings fans will be excited to know this Welsh village has its very own Hobbiton - and you can even stay in a home that looks like it's been made for a Hobbit

Politics

8 d. ago Plan to build homes on busy car park would be ‘massive loss’ for Marple

It is part of the council's draft local plan.

Transport