Tag: Urban development
Cost of Relocating Homeless Families from Cities: A Closer Look
Councils Paying Millions to Relocate Homeless Families: A Closer LookCouncils in England have been shelling out millions to relocation companies to assist in permanently moving homeless families out of big cities, sparking what many...
Urgent Planning Reform Required to Achieve 1.5M Housebuilding Target in England, Labour Cautioned
Urgent Planning Reform Required to Achieve 1.5M Housebuilding Target in England, Labour CautionedLabour has been cautioned by the thinktank Centre for Cities that it will fall short of its manifesto target of building 1.5...
Revitalising Yiewsley Industrial Estate: Transforming Noise and Dust into a Vibrant Hub
Plans are in motion to transform the Rainbow and Kirby industrial estate in Yiewsley into a vibrant hub with 400 new homes. The estate, currently a brownfield site situated between the Grand Union Canal...
10-Year Cycling Plan in Hillingdon to Promote Biking
A new 10-year plan was introduced in Hillingdon to encourage more people to cycle for their daily commute and promote active travel. The plan, unveiled on Friday, includes various measures to improve cycling in...
London Suburbia Residents Criticize Town for Being ‘Too Posh’ for Wetherspoons
Residents in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, a sophisticated London commuter town, have expressed their dissatisfaction with the plans to open a new £3.5 million Wetherspoons on the high street. The locals argue that their town is...
Improving Walking and Cycling Routes from Sutton Train Station: Plans and Progress
Sutton Council is asking for feedback from residents on a new plan to improve walking and cycling routes linking the London Cancer Hub (LCH) with the nearest Belmont station. This initiative is part of...
Innovations and Challenges in London’s Housing Market: Future Outlook
London's housing market is constantly changing due to a mix of technological advancements, economic factors, and social needs. These changes bring both opportunities and challenges for various stakeholders. Let's take a closer look at...
Urgent Action Needed on Victoria Hall, Ealing Friends Urge
Ealing Council has come under fire from the Charity Commission for failing to meet its legal obligations regarding the Victoria Hall Trust. The Commission has issued a list of actions that local authorities, including...
Cabinet Members’ Constituencies See Reduction in Housing Targets
Members of Sir Keir Starmer’s cabinet have had housing targets in their constituencies reduced, despite the government's efforts to build more homes across the UK. Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner emphasized the importance of...
£6m Fund Allocated to Repair Broken Roads and Paths in Borough
The local council in North London has decided to allocate an additional £6m towards repairing the broken roads and footpaths in the borough. This new initiative will involve introducing a specialized team, known as...
Rayner Pushes for 370,000 Homes as Abbott Leads Labour Rebellion – Live Updates
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has announced a radical reform to the UK's housing planning system, calling it the most acute housing crisis in living history. She aims to bring back mandatory housing targets...
Reviving Ealing’s Victoria Hall: Friends Call for Action
The Friends of the Victoria Hall in Ealing are taking action to revive the historic hall and are calling on the Victoria Hall Trust to do the same. The hall, along with the neighbouring...
New Uxbridge Library Project Approved by Planners
Plans for a new library in Uxbridge have been given the green light by the Hillingdon Council’s planning committee. The new library will be housed in the Middlesex Suite in the Civic Centre, just...