Consultation News

The council has reaffirmed its commitment to engaging with the Galashiels community over the new school campus following criticism at a recent meeting. An informal consultation on the proposed location for the new Galashiels Academy campus was launched by Scottish Borders Council (SBC) in March. The decision was taken to continue with ‘Option 3’ – […]

Changes to anti-terror proposals will give blue badge holders, taxis carrying them, and their carers controlled access to core streets around the Abbey when they close to vehicles from 10am until 6pm each day. Bath and North East Somerset Council’s Liberal Democrat administration said the measures struck a balance between accessibility and preventing “unfettered access

Manchester council has withdrawn contentious plans to redevelop Hough End leisure centre and playing fields that have divided public opinion. The local authority had outlined its vision for the site between Chorlton and Withington to become a ‘vibrant seven-day-a-week sport and leisure destination’. But a planning application to expand the centre and its car park,

Shropshire Councillors have lashed out at the decision to press ahead with controversial plans for thousands of new homes across the county. Councillors Nigel Hartin and Heather Kidd voted against the Local Plan at a meeting last week, where it was narrowly passed after heated debate. Council leader Lezley Picton sacked Councillor Robert Tindall from

Council leaders have called for more powers to be devolved to local government to allow cities to tackle climate change. A group of council leaders, including Susan Aitken, leader of Glasgow City Council, are meeting to discuss action needed at local level to achieve environmental targets. In total, 32 council leaders and Mayors from across

Thousands of people have signed a petition against controversial plans for a 4,000-home development north of Dorchester. The Dorchester North extension has been put forward as a ‘preferred option’ for housing in Dorset Council’s Local Plan, which was previously out for consultation. Dorset Council is currently assessing if any changes need to be made. Campaign

A review of monuments, buildings and street names has been launched by Stroud District Council to ensure they represent Stroud’s inclusive values in light of the Black Lives Matter movement and the attention it brought to on-going racism in the UK. This will include a public consultation on the statue named ‘Blackboy Clock’ and the

Putting  all the options on the table for residents is “the right way” to consult on key areas, according to BCP Council’s deputy leader. Councillor Philip Broadhead told the Daily Echo the local authority needs to find out what residents’ views are on all the key issues and options before progressing with a draft Local

Lancashire’s bus services are in line for their most radical overhaul in 35 years with a series of sweeping improvements planned for passengers. It is part of an England-wide government initiative designed to make buses the default choice for short-distance journeys. Transport authorities such as Lancashire County Council will be obliged to draw up improvement

Council bosses have promised answers to “major concerns” over efforts to pedestrianise one of Newcastle city centre’s main bus routes. Newcastle City Council is planning to block vehicles from using Blackett Street and turn the busy street into a cleaner and safer space for people coming into the city centre for work, shopping, or leisure.