First new council housing development in Ancoats gets green light
The first new council housing development of its kind to be built in Manchester has been given the green light despite local opposition.
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Millions of people have still not received their £150 council tax rebate
Around 2.7 million households across England are yet to receive a £150 council tax rebate from the government.
Council slammed as 'tinpot dictatorship' after decision to remove archive
A town hall has come under fire from opposition councillors for its decision to remove its archive of broadcast public meetings which has been branded a ‘backwards step for trust’.
Wigan Council hit back at rumours £130 million Galleries project could 'be left as wasteland'
A multi-million pound redevelopment in Wigan is in no danger of slowing down after the council rebuked claims the site could be left as rubble. Work on the Galleries project, which would see a hotel, 464 homes and a multimedia centre with a cinema, ten-lane bowling alley and indoor mini golf as well as new market hall with stalls, shops and offices, is now underway.
Argument over council 'ban' on UPVC windows at model village
A council’s policy on improving and repairing listed buildings is set to be tested this week when a decision is made on a home in a model village. Planners is Bolton are recommending refusal of an application to refurbish a home in the hamlet of Barrow Bridge, to the north of the town as they say it would ‘diminish the heritage significance of a listed building’.
Non-NFLPA-certified agent has been contacting clubs on behalf of linebacker Roquan Smith, NFL management council memo says
LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The standoff between the Chicago Bears and linebacker Roquan Smith over contract negotiations took another turn Monday when the NFL management council sent a memo to all 32 teams stating that a non-NFLPA-certified agent has been contacting clubs on behalf of the 2018 first-round pick.
Disgusting pictures shows inside of Oldham's filthiest takeaways as council shut ten down
Mouse droppings, encrusted grime, a filthy air filter and cockroaches. These are images captured at Oldham's ten dirtiest takeaways.
Drag queen children's storytelling tour hit by protests 'shut down' by council leaving organisers 'disappointed'
A drag queen book reading in Greater Manchester has been postponed indefinitely by the council, leaving organisers 'disappointed'. Drag Queen Story Hour was due to take place in Rochdale next week.