Councillors Clash Over Belfast Football Pitch Share Plan Between Two Teams

Councillors Clash Over Belfast Football Pitch Share Plan Between Two Teams

Belfast councilors dispute sharing the Ballysillan pitch between Ballysillan Swifts and Newington FC, sparking funding and bias concerns. Councillors Clash Over Belfast Football Pitch Share Plan Between Two Teams Belfast councillors argued about a football pitch. The council voted on sharing it between two teams. Newington FC may use Ballysillan fields; Ballysillan Swifts already uses…

Northumberland Could Receive Further Funding Boost to Tackle Pothole Issues

Northumberland Could Receive Further Funding Boost to Tackle Pothole Issues

Northumberland could receive £8.5M from the North East Combined Authority for pothole repairs, adding to the existing £21M. Funding distribution is based on road condition. Northumberland Could Receive Further Funding Boost to Tackle Pothole Issues Hey, so Northumberland might get more money for potholes. The government is giving them some extra cash, and they are…

Bury Council Tax Set to Rise by 5% Impacting Households in April

Bury Council Tax Set to Rise by 5% Impacting Households in April

Bury residents may see a 5% council tax increase in April, aiming to balance the budget, protect services, and address a £5.8m financial gap. Bury Council Tax Set to Rise by 5% Impacting Households in April Hey, guess what’s happening in Bury? Council tax could increase by five percent this April. That’s actually double the…

Wrexham Council Claims Pothole Repairs Were Scheduled Before Viral ‘Pothole Land’

Wrexham Council Claims Pothole Repairs Were Scheduled Before Viral ‘Pothole Land’

Council denies viral “Pothole Land” influenced repairs near Glyn Ceiriog. Scheduled work addressed winter-caused potholes, prioritizing depth and need. Wrexham Council Claims Pothole Repairs Were Scheduled Before Viral ‘Pothole Land’ Hey, listen to this story from Wrexham. People made a mock theme park called “Pothole Land.” It showed off huge potholes near Glyn Ceiriog. Heavy…

Essex Police to Increase Patrols and Retain PCSOs Despite Funding Gap Issues

Essex Police to Increase Patrols and Retain PCSOs Despite Funding Gap Issues

Essex Police secures £2.3M, bridging a £5.3M gap. A tax rise enables retaining PCSOs, and assures visible policing everywhere. Crime fell by 10,000. Essex Police to Increase Patrols and Retain PCSOs Despite Funding Gap Issues The police want Essex to be safer. They face some money problems. Ben-Julian Harrington confirmed their commitment. The Government announced…

Powys County Council Approves £200k for Hay Community Center Project

Powys County Council Approves £200k for Hay Community Center Project

The council approved £200k for Hay & District Sports’ community center plan, funding design, surveys and planning applications. Powys County Council Approves £200k for Hay Community Center Project The Powys Council met recently. Councillors considered a funding request. It involves money for a project in Hay. The funds are from a Brecknockshire Committee reserve. Hay…

Leeds City Council Reverses Planned Funding Cuts for Neighbourhood Networks

Leeds City Council Reverses Planned Funding Cuts for Neighbourhood Networks

The council keeps funding for local older people’s groups after a potential cut. These groups assist in Leeds, playing a vital community role. Leeds City Council Reverses Planned Funding Cuts for Neighbourhood Networks Hey, guess what I just read? Leeds won’t cut funds for older people’s groups. These groups offer crucial help in the city.…

Essex Police PCSOs Saved From Redundancy After Government Boosts Funding

Essex Police PCSOs Saved From Redundancy After Government Boosts Funding

Extra funding allows Essex Police to keep all 99 PCSOs jobs, averting earlier redundancy plans, though back-room staff cuts remain a threat. Essex Police PCSOs Saved From Redundancy After Government Boosts Funding Good news! All 99 PCSOs in Essex will keep their jobs. The Home Office approved more money for Essex Police. Earlier, these officers…

Birmingham Libraries: 28 to Stay Open, 7 at Risk Under New Council Plan

Birmingham Libraries: 28 to Stay Open, 7 at Risk Under New Council Plan

Birmingham’s library plan keeps 28 open, but 7 face closure without community support. Two will permanently close amid service changes. Birmingham Libraries: 28 to Stay Open, 7 at Risk Under New Council Plan Birmingham will keep twenty-eight libraries open, thanks to the support of activists and authors. However, seven other libraries are still at risk,…

Haringey Council Seeks £37 Million Government Support Amid Funding Pressures

Haringey Council Seeks £37 Million Government Support Amid Funding Pressures

Rising demands and government austerity strain Haringey Council. They face a £37m shortfall and seek aid to protect vital services for residents. Haringey Council Seeks £37 Million Government Support Amid Funding Pressures Haringey Council faces a funding problem. The council wants residents to know they will still get vital services. Demands and costs keep rising…

Bristol City Council Faces Financial Cliff Edge Over Special Needs Costs

Bristol City Council Faces Financial Cliff Edge Over Special Needs Costs

Bristol City Council warns of a financial crisis due to rising special needs costs, with urgent government action needed to avoid bankruptcy. Bristol City Council Faces Financial Cliff Edge Over Special Needs Costs Bristol: The city is facing a financial crisis. Bristol City Council is struggling with rising costs for special educational needs. The government…

Extra Funding for Rail Services in Wales Could Make a Huge Difference

Extra Funding for Rail Services in Wales Could Make a Huge Difference

Extra funding for rail services in Wales could greatly improve travel for residents Extra Funding for Rail Services in Wales Could Make a Huge Difference Wales: Extra funding for rail services could really help people in Wales. Richard Wilcock, from Rail Future Cymru, shared his thoughts on this. He believes that better funding can improve…

Surrey Theatre to Receive £10m But Questions Remain for Alternative Venues

Surrey Theatre to Receive £10m But Questions Remain for Alternative Venues

Surrey’s Harlequin Theatre gets £10m for rebuilding, but alternative venue plans raise concerns Surrey Theatre to Receive £10m But Questions Remain for Alternative Venues Surrey: The Harlequin Theatre has been closed for over a year. It shut down due to safety issues. Now, a £10 million fund has been approved for its rebuilding. The closure…

Derry School Sparks Controversy Over Funding Amid Sectarianism Claims

Derry School Sparks Controversy Over Funding Amid Sectarianism Claims

A Derry school faces scrutiny over £710,000 funding amid claims of sectarianism Derry School Sparks Controversy Over Funding Amid Sectarianism Claims Derry: A school in Derry is in the spotlight over funding issues. Lisneal College received over £710,000 for sports facilities. This has led to a heated debate at Stormont. Education Minister Paul Givan announced…

Welsh Government Allocates Extra £25m to Tackle 30,000 Potholes

Welsh Government Allocates Extra £25m to Tackle 30,000 Potholes

The Welsh Government has announced an additional £25m to fix major roads and prevent 30,000 potholes across Wales. Welsh Government Allocates Extra £25m to Tackle 30,000 Potholes Wales: The Welsh Government just announced an extra £25 million for road repairs. This funding aims to prevent around 30,000 potholes and road defects. With this money, they…

£1m Funding for Fixing Stockton’s Potholes, Opposition Asks: ‘When Will You Fix Them?’

£1m Funding for Fixing Stockton’s Potholes, Opposition Asks: ‘When Will You Fix Them?’

Stockton Council receives £1m for pothole repairs, but opposition demands quicker action on road issues. £1m Funding for Fixing Stockton’s Potholes, Opposition Asks: ‘When Will You Fix Them?’ Stockton: The council is getting an extra £1m to fix potholes. A leading councillor shared this news recently. Conservative Councillor Jack Miller asked what the council was…

Leicestershire MP Criticizes Distressing Funding Cuts for Historic Churches

Leicestershire MP Criticizes Distressing Funding Cuts for Historic Churches

A Leicestershire MP has condemned a 45% funding cut for the Listed Places of Worship Scheme, impacting historic church repairs. Leicestershire MP Criticizes Distressing Funding Cuts for Historic Churches Leicestershire: A local MP is upset about funding cuts for historic churches. The Listed Places of Worship Scheme helps pay for repairs. This week, funding was…

UNISON Urges Essex Police to Retain PCSOs Amid Funding Revisions

UNISON Urges Essex Police to Retain PCSOs Amid Funding Revisions

UNISON calls for Essex Police to keep PCSOs after new funding announced UNISON Urges Essex Police to Retain PCSOs Amid Funding Revisions Essex: UNISON is urging Essex Police to keep all police community support officers, or PCSOs. The union says the force should use new government funding to avoid making 99 PCSOs and 65 other…

Police Chief Warns of 400 Job Cuts Without Urgent Funding Support

Police Chief Warns of 400 Job Cuts Without Urgent Funding Support

Lincolnshire Police faces potential cuts of over 400 jobs without urgent funding, impacting community safety and services. Police Chief Warns of 400 Job Cuts Without Urgent Funding Support Lincolnshire: The Chief Constable of Lincolnshire Police has a serious warning. Over 400 jobs could be lost without urgent funding. The police force had already planned to…

Stockport MP Starts Petition for Urgent Funding at Stepping Hill Hospital

Stockport MP Starts Petition for Urgent Funding at Stepping Hill Hospital

Stockport MP Tom Morrison calls for urgent funding to address Stepping Hill’s repair backlog and improve hospital conditions. Stockport MP Starts Petition for Urgent Funding at Stepping Hill Hospital Stockport: A local MP is taking action for Stepping Hill Hospital. Tom Morrison has started a petition for urgent repairs. The hospital has serious issues, like…