Policy

Slough Borough Council for two-year equality plan

Residents’ needs have ‘not been at the heart’ of how Slough Borough Council operates, a leading cllr has admitted. Cllr Ishrat Shah made the comments...

Bradford’s Race Equality Network hosts landmark conference to champion racial justice across the North

Over 250 people gathered at the University of Bradford for the Northern Race Equality Conference (NREC25), a major event focused on advancing racial justice...

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service ‘urge’ for ban extension

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has urged Bradford Council to extend its ban on barbecues and fires on the district’s moorlands, saying it...

North London borough benefiting from ‘facial recognition software’ against crime

The use of facial recognition software in a North London borough earlier this year helped police arrest seven criminal suspects, including ‘a series of...

Questions branded “insane” in Tees Valley Mayor’s Question Time

Questions from “idiot” members of the public that were branded “insane” by Mayor Ben Houchen are to be limited but not abolished going forward. Tees...

TVCA accused of “removing citizen’s rights” through policy changes

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has been accused of “removing citizen’s rights” with changes preventing the public from submitting questions ahead of meetings. Conservative Mayor...

‘Stronger position’ meant Middlesbrough Council could ‘pause’ parking permit charges

A local council has halted its policy to implement resident parking permit charges. Middlesbrough Council have taken the decision to “pause” planned charges for parking...

Government yet to respond to TVCA letter, even after ‘six months’

Six months after sending a letter to the Government, a combined authority is still waiting for a response. Thursday 27 March marks exactly six months...

Leeds City council delays Burger King ’24-7′ application

A decision on whether a burger chain can open 24-7 on a notorious pub crawl route has been delayed. Burger King’s plan for round-the-clock serving...

Plans for new homes in Ilford approved

Plans to build three new homes in an Ilford garden have been approved, despite concerns from neighbours. The two-bedroom homes will replace a garage in...

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