Home   Authors   Author

Council leader slams ‘premature’ bid for hundreds of homes

17 October 2023
Council leader slams ‘premature’ bid for hundreds of homes

A council leader has accused a developer of causing ‘unnecessary worry and concern’ by submitting a ‘premature’ application for hundreds of homes.

2

Busy route to shut for resurfacing

17 October 2023
Busy route to shut for resurfacing

A key route linking two towns is being closed overnight for carriageway repairs.

3

Council to scrap discount on uninhabitable homes

17 October 2023
Council to scrap discount on uninhabitable homes

A vote has paved the way for homeowners in one area to start paying council tax on fire or flood-damaged homes again.

No progress on key road junction after two-year wait

16 October 2023
No progress on key road junction after two-year wait

Plans are still “being optimised” to reconfigure a key road junction outside a pub despite its closure and expected demolition two years ago.

5

16 hectare solar panel farm planned for beauty spot

15 October 2023
16 hectare solar panel farm planned for beauty spot

A proposal for a large solar farm in an AONB is causing division.

62

ANPR cameras to be used to catch drivers using bus lanes

13 October 2023
ANPR cameras to be used to catch drivers using bus lanes

A county council is cracking down on motorists using bus lanes by installing ANPR cameras to catch them.

9

Victory for man after council U-turns on broken bin

13 October 2023
Victory for man after council U-turns on broken bin

A man has been left “delighted” after having his broken bin was replaced free of charge after the council initially refused.

5

Mum-of-four died with ‘serious infection’ while in police custody, inquest told

12 October 2023
Mum-of-four died with ‘serious infection’ while in police custody, inquest told

An inquest has heard that a ‘loving and fun mum’ died from a serious kidney infection while being held in police custody.

Victory for campaigners as 900 homes plan withdrawn

12 October 2023
Victory for campaigners as 900 homes plan withdrawn

A developer has withdrawn a planning application for 900 homes in the countryside – but has pledged to submit revised plans.

16

School hoping to mark anniversary with ‘outstanding’ rating

11 October 2023
School hoping to mark anniversary with ‘outstanding’ rating

A primary school’s pupils have been praised for their impeccable behaviour during an Ofsted visit as it makes progress towards achieving a top rating.

Water main repairs shut road

11 October 2023
Water main repairs shut road

Motorists are facing more problems after water works closes another road.

New double yellows planned for 32 roads

11 October 2023
New double yellows planned for 32 roads

People living in a busy community have been asked give their views on plans to put double yellow lines on many of its roads for the first time.

Neighbourhood plans adopted after decade of debate

10 October 2023
Neighbourhood plans adopted after decade of debate

It’s taken nine years in one case, but three communities have completed their neighbourhood plans concerning future developments after a referendum.

Mystery road sign outside B&Q leaves drivers stumped

10 October 2023
Mystery road sign outside B&Q leaves drivers stumped

Drivers have been left puzzled by a ‘funny’ road sign outside an exit to a hardware store.

4

‘We want a name that represents the whole area’

10 October 2023
‘We want a name that represents the whole area’

Voters in two villages claim they have been left felling ‘disenfranchised’ by a boundary commission’s unpopular choice of ward name.

Man told to ‘drill a hole in broken bin’ to avoid £25 charge

09 October 2023
Man told to ‘drill a hole in broken bin’ to avoid £25 charge

A householder whose bin was returned by dustmen without a lid has been told he must still pay for a replacement as it doesn’t count as ‘broken’.

27

Nuke test vet finally receives medal after 66 years – in the post

06 October 2023
Nuke test vet finally receives medal after 66 years – in the post

A nuclear test veteran has been left ‘feeling flat’ after his medal finally arrived in the post with no fanfare.

1

New operator sought for council leisure centres

06 October 2023
New operator sought for council leisure centres

A council is seeking tenders to run its three leisure centres after failing to agree a deal with the current operator.

4

Battle for the village green continues with ‘tea and cakes’

06 October 2023
Battle for the village green continues with ‘tea and cakes’

Campaigners seeking to have an area of farmland declared a village green are holding a community day to drum up support.

1

‘It’s quality not quantity’: Parish council seeks to cut its numbers

05 October 2023
‘It’s quality not quantity’: Parish council seeks to cut its numbers

A parish council has taken the unusual step of asking to have its number of councillors reduced rather than fill vacant slots.

1
Close This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.Learn More