South Gloucestershire residents face a 4.99% council tax increase despite strong opposition during public consultations, raising concerns about future financial stability. South Gloucestershire Council Tax Set for 4.99% Hike Amid Resident Opposition South Gloucestershire: The council is planning to raise council tax by 4.99% starting in April. This increase will push the Band D household…
Exciting changes are coming to Chelmsley Wood as a university plans to open a catering college in vacant shopping units, boosting local job training. Chelmsley Wood Shopping Centre to Transform Empty Units into Catering College Birmingham: Big news for Chelmsley Wood! A university wants to turn two empty units into a catering college. University College…
Discover how certain conditions can help you avoid council tax bills. It’s easier than you think! Four Conditions That Could Mean No Council Tax Bill for You Birmingham: Money-saving expert Martin Lewis has shared some great news. If you or someone in your household has a severe illness, you might not have to pay council…
Starting today, eligible households can apply for £200 payments to ease living costs. This support comes from the DWP’s Household Support Fund. New £200 Cost of Living Payments Available Today from DWP Household Fund Dudley: Starting today, there’s a new £200 payment to help with living costs. This is part of the DWP’s Household Support…
Exciting changes are coming to a former Wetherspoons in Willenhall, with plans for new apartments and retail space Inside New Plans for West Midlands Wetherspoons Pub Transformation Willenhall: There are new plans for the old Wetherspoons pub. It’s set to be transformed into eight studio apartments. This is the second time they’ve tried this. The…
A Bristol park has been renamed for a teen who tragically lost his life, marking a poignant tribute on what would have been his 21st birthday Bristol Park Renamed to Honor Teen Fatally Stabbed in Heartfelt Ceremony Bristol: A park in Bristol was renamed to honor Eddie King, a teenager who was fatally stabbed. The…
Walsall’s popular arts venue could be relocated as part of new plans to boost the town’s economy and nightlife, but no decisions have been made yet. Walsall Arena and Arts Centre May Move in Exciting Regeneration Plans Walsall: The future of the Walsall Arena and Arts Centre is up in the air. Recently, the regeneration…
Bristol’s housing crisis deepens as 16,000 approved homes remain untouched, leaving residents frustrated and city leaders scrambling for solutions Bristol Residents Frustrated as 16,000 Homes with Planning Permission Sit Unbuilt Bristol: It’s a tough time for the city. Around 16,000 homes that have planning permission are just sitting there, not built. Cllr Tony Dyer, the…
A quirky flat in Fishponds, Bristol, measuring just 3ft wide, has locals buzzing with curiosity and comparisons to the iconic Flatiron Building in NYC Bristol’s Skinniest Home: A Fishponds Flat Just 3ft Wide Stuns Locals Bristol: Have you heard about the flat in Fishponds? It’s one of the skinniest homes in the UK, measuring just…
ACORN is pushing Bristol council leaders to maintain crucial support for low-income families facing cost of living challenges ACORN Urges Bristol Council Not to Cut Cost of Living Support for the Poor Bristol: ACORN is sounding the alarm about potential cuts to support for the city’s poorest residents. They’re worried that Bristol City Council might…