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Date set for Red House Museum auction as charity left “profoundly saddened”

A date has been set for when Kirklees Council hopes to offload the historic Grade II Listed former Red House Museum with Bronte connections. Tuesday,...

Planning deputy casts doubt on government’s 300,000 home target amid challenges

Sadiq Khan’s planning deputy, Jules Pipe, has cast doubt on the Government’s promise to deliver an average of 300,000 new homes per year over...

Gateshead Leisure Centre: Watchdog confirms ‘concerns’ over Labour councillor who fronted reopening

The charities watchdog is looking into “concerns” raised about a Labour councillor who fronted the reopening of Gateshead Leisure Centre. Regulator the Charity Commission told...

Libraries, council tax and parking charges targeted as Slough council says it needs to save £28 million next year

More than £28 million in cuts and savings could be made in Slough Borough Council’s budget next year – with changes to council tax,...

First Bus and Combined Authority complete further £11.2m upgrade at Bramley depot

First Bus and West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) have completed a further £11.2m investment in the operator’s Bramley depot which makes half the fleet...

Leeds City Council receives 671 objections for parking charges plan

Hundreds of people have objected to the introduction of parking charges at five city beauty spots. Leeds City Council received 671 formal objections to the new...

Council tax discounts could be slashed for poorest families in Slough

Council tax discounts could be slashed and unemployed people made to pay under new changes being considered by Slough Borough Council. The council currently operates...

Newcastle walk-in centre to be shut down permanently as NHS chiefs plan new site

A Newcastle walk-in centre is set to be shut down for good. Health bosses are planning to permanently close the Westgate Road Urgent Treatment Centre...

Vandalism at Slough Council’s vacant HQ building contributes to £500,000 a year bill

Vandalism at Slough council’s vacant former headquarters has contributed to an annual bill to the cash-strapped council of more than half a million. Slough Borough...

Leeds City Council to boost revenue by £400,000 annually with more digital ad displays

More digital advertising displays could bring in an extra £400,000 a year for the cash-strapped council. Leeds City Council is set to extend its contract...

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