Cabinet to hear plans to ban XL Bully Dog next week despite protests
Rural Affairs Minister Heather Humphreys has refused to give in to pressure to scrap the ban from dog owners and some animal welfare charities. A protest was held outside Leinster House on Wednesday attended by some dogs and their owners.
26 Sep 04:00 · Irish Mirror
Work starts on major Plymouth housing project
Properties can't be used as holiday lets or second homes
26 Sep 05:00 · PlymouthLive
Perth Leisure Pool housing plan sparks flood risk fears
Perth Leisure Pool suffered £500,000 of flood damage in 2020. Now the council wants to build 150 houses on the site
26 Sep 05:00 · The Courier
Council accused of ‘profiteering’ over mass ticketing of cars at Fife park and ride
Some motorists are blaming holidaymakers for taking up spaces.
26 Sep 06:00 · The Courier
Northumbria Police confirms sale of Washington station
Northumbria Police has confirmed that the police station near The Galleries shopping centre is "no longer fit for purpose" and would need "considerable investment" to continue as a police station
26 Sep 09:45 · ChronicleLive
New Caroline Flack suicide prevention bench will give 'more power' to those in need
The charity installs the illuminated benches across the UK with QR codes and messages offering help to those in need
26 Sep 09:45 · PlymouthLive
MSP urges Stewart Milne administrators to take charge over long-running Cornton playpark "saga"
The issue of maintenance at the playpark has been the source of frustration for locals.
26 Sep 09:55 · Daily Record
'Huge frustration' over issues at Sunderland's new-look rail station
The redeveloped Sunderland Station southern concourse, at Market Square, has faced several issues since opening to the public in December, 2023
26 Sep 10:04 · ChronicleLive
Wearside dog owners must prove they carry poo bags or face council action
A total of 2,029 dog walkers have been stopped by council officers and asked if they have dog waste bags since the introduction of a new PSPO in Wearside
26 Sep 10:28 · ChronicleLive
40 affordable flats approved for Dunfermline despite lack of parking and gardens
Fife Council says the development reflects the need for homes in the area.
26 Sep 10:40 · The Courier
Axing Derriford Hospital scheme would be 'blow to the gut' for patients and NHS staff
A petition has been launched
26 Sep 10:50 · PlymouthLive
No change for Falkirk's Scottish Parliament constituencies after objections
A proposal to split Denny and Banknock voters from neighbouring villages in Falkirk has been rejected after local consultation
26 Sep 10:55 · Daily Record
Three-storey apartment block for over-55s at former school site would ‘free up family homes’
Developers say many people living in the apartments would be downsizing meaning larger homes go on the market
26 Sep 11:02 · Manchester Evening News
Plymouth man banned from Devonport
Anyone witnessing him breaching the order is asked to call the police on 101
26 Sep 11:27 · PlymouthLive
Councils poised to withdraw cooperation with SNP Government over national care service bill
EXCLUSIVE: COSLA officers have recommended to council leaders they pull out of a joint deal to reform the bill.
26 Sep 12:10 · Daily Record
Borrowing bylaws adopted
Bylaw adoption was put to a vote during council’s Tuesday meeting.
26 Sep 14:40 · Castanet
Perth and Kinross Council minibuses being withdrawn from use to be offered to community groups
The launch of the trial was approved in a bid to remove a financial barrier for local groups particularly those in rural areas
26 Sep 15:57 · Daily Record
Greenbelt housing plan returns to Falkirk Council after two year delay
A hearing will look at the plans in more details and hear from both developers and objectors
26 Sep 16:03 · Daily Record
‘Tired’ Newark market place set to become 'family destination' with extra £2m funding
Councillors described the square as 'embarrassing' when the market wasn’t being held
27 Sep 03:00 · NottinghamshireLive
Crime-riddled Hastings alleyway to be permanently shut
It comes after complaints of damage to properties and fences, trespassing, theft and burglary from residents adjacent.
27 Sep 03:35 · RNZ
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