Local boxing club may close, risking youth involvement in gangs. Facility sale is causing local outrage. Boxing Club Closure Risks Gang Involvement Says Father and Former Boxer Aaron Coates says the club prevents stabbings. He is a father and a former boxer. Boxing helped him avoid a different life. The New Addington Amateur Boxing Club…
Oldham council tax could rise by 4.99%. Waste charges are frozen but service fees and social care face changes. Oldham Council Tax Increase Explained Plus Other Budget Changes Oldham got an extra £5 million from the government. This helped their finances more than they thought. However, they still need to find £14 million and must…
Manchester faces council tax increase, nearing 5 percent, to tackle an £18 million budget gap, alongside changes to fines and fees. Manchester Council Tax Set to Rise Alongside Other Fee Adjustments Manchester’s council tax will likely increase soon. Town hall leaders are trying to fix an £18 million budget shortfall. The council must have a…
Trafford council tax to increase by 7.49% for 2025/26. Green bin collections to cost £45 extra yearly. Budget changes detailed. Trafford Council Tax Rise and Other Changes Explained for Residents Trafford council tax will increase by 7.49 percent for the year 2025/26. Green bin collections will cost £45 extra yearly. The government allowed the council…
Council tax may rise 5%; garden waste collection will cost £59/year; new car park fees proposed. Stockport Council Tax Increase and New Fees Proposed Budget Changes Stockport Council intends to add new fees soon. This is part of their proposed budget. The town hall faces major financial strain. They must cut costs by £60 million…
Road closures in Harrow for utility work include one lengthy 8-month project causing traffic. Harrow Road Closures in February Long Term One Lasts Eight Months Harrow roads face closures for utility work this month. One project has eight phases lasting eight months. Some closures happen overnight for less impact. Others last for months, causing traffic…
A dispute between Rochdale Council and actor Hopwood DePree over Hopwood Hall’s restoration divides the local community. Hopwood Hall Row: Council and Actor Feud Splits Middleton Community Hopwood Hall’s restoration hit a snag. The plan aimed to revive the historic site. It ended badly for the community. Historic England also shares disappointment. The hall is…
A petition demands action against increasing litter in Barking and Dagenham, London, citing “disgusting” conditions. Litter Crisis Sparks Petition in London Borough of Barking and Dagenham A petition asks for more action on litter in Barking and Dagenham. Olivia Virag, a resident, started it. She has reported problems to the council since 2023 and feels…
Plans advance to replace Arnold’s Friar Tuck pub with 51 retirement flats, despite local concerns over size, parking, and pub loss. Arnold Friar Tuck Pub: Retirement Flats Plan Moves Closer to Approval They might tear down a pub in Arnold. It’s the Friar Tuck, on Gedling Road. They want to build flats for older people.…
Friends organize a memorial walk at Burrator Reservoir on February 9 to remember Claire Chick and share cherished memories. Walk Around Burrator to Honor Claire Chick’s Memory Claire Chick passed away last month in West Hoe. People want to honor her memory and plan a walk to share their memories of her. The “Walk With…