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alecdoyle-ldr.bsky.social
HSBC bank building in Hawarden could be turned into a home.

www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/2561243...

#Flintshire #Hawarden #planning #LDReporter
Former bank building could be turned into a home if plans are approved
A historic bank building in Hawarden may soon be turned into a home if plans are approved.
www.leaderlive.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 11:38 AM
johnwimperis.bsky.social
How did this happen and why can't the council take legal action to get out of the lease?

Read my #LDReporter story and watch my interview with council leader Mike Bell here:
www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerse...
Weston-super-Mare car park scandal ‘the worst deal any council has ever signed’
The multi-storey is currently losing the council about a quarter of a million pounds a year — and it is locked into leasing it until 2058
www.somersetlive.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 10:48 AM
johnwimperis.bsky.social
North Somerset Council is losing around a quarter of a million pounds a year on this badly-built car park and is locked into the lease until 2058

The council leader called it: "The worst deal any council has ever signed"

#LDReporter #WestonSuperMare #Weston-super-Mare
November 11, 2025 at 10:48 AM
bhdemocracynews.bsky.social
#Hove post office secures alcohol licence despite opposition #LDreporter

www.theargus.co.uk/news/2560790...
400 crimes were recorded within 500 yards of this post office but it will sell booze
LDRs should be credited as “first name, last name, local democracy reporter”.
www.theargus.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 9:48 AM
bhdemocracynews.bsky.social
Awning and planters for #Hove pub revamp refused on appeal as "harmful" to listed building #LDreporter

www.brightonandhovenews.org/2025/11/10/c...
Changes to listed pub building fall foul of planners
A planning application for new windows, planters and awnings that had already been put in at a Hove pub have
www.brightonandhovenews.org
November 11, 2025 at 9:46 AM
bhdemocracynews.bsky.social
Mobile phone company appeals against refusal of 5G mast on #Brighton and #Hove border #LDreporter

www.brightonandhovenews.org/2025/11/11/m...
Mobile phone company appeals after 66ft mast plan rejected
A mobile phone company has appealed after plans for a 66ft (20-metre) phone mast were turned down by Brighton and
www.brightonandhovenews.org
November 11, 2025 at 9:40 AM
alecdoyle-ldr.bsky.social
Senedd Petitions Inquiry hears Hafod landfill odour evidence from Johnstown campaigner.

www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/2561091...

#Wrexham #hafodlandfill #Seneddinquiry #LDReporter
Hafod landfill campaigner gives evidence to Senedd inquiry
Steve Gittins - who submitted a petition calling for the Welsh Government to close down Hafod landfill site - has given evidence to a Senedd…
www.leaderlive.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 4:58 PM
bhdemocracynews.bsky.social
Special People Overview and Scrutiny Committee has started #LDreporter #brighton #Hove

www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmDy...
People Overview & Scrutiny - Monday 10 November 2025
YouTube video by Brighton & Hove City Council
www.youtube.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:05 PM
alecdoyle-ldr.bsky.social
Over half of Wrexham high schools need major repairs as council grapples with £14 million school building maintenance bill.

www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/2561021...

#Wrexham #schools #repairs #LDReporter
Five of Wrexham's high schools in need of major repair works
More than half of Wrexham’s secondary schools are in need of major structural repairs according to a council review.
www.leaderlive.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 3:14 PM
alecdoyle-ldr.bsky.social
New data shows Flintshire's three-weekly bin scheme is reducing waste.

www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/2560911...

#Flintshire #waste #bincollections #LDReporter
Three-weekly bin collections are reducing Flintshire's non-recyclable waste
New data shows Flintshire County Council has sent almost 3,000 fewer tonnes of rubbish to the county's Parc Adfer 'waste-to-energy' power plant than…
www.leaderlive.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 11:48 AM
chrisyoungldr.bsky.social
Could West Yorkshire get its own indoor sports arena?
#WestYorkshire #LDReporter
www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/2560585...
New report gives update on "game changing" 5,000 seat sports arena plan
LEEDS would be the best location in West Yorkshire for a new 5,000 capacity sports arena, a new report has concluded.
www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 10:19 AM
bhdemocracynews.bsky.social
Cabinet is asked to launch a public consultation this week to hear views on changes to sibling link rules for secondary school admissions and reduce numbers at a primary and junior school #LDreporter #Brighton #Hove

www.theargus.co.uk/news/2560069...
Changes could be made to school admissions
LDRs should be credited as “first name, last name, local democracy reporter”.
www.theargus.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 9:34 AM
bhdemocracynews.bsky.social
#Hove Post Office secures alcohol licence #LDreporter

www.brightonandhovenews.org/2025/11/07/p...
Post office succeeds in obtaining drinks licence
The new owner of a post office has been granted a drinks licence after agreeing to enhanced security and shorter
www.brightonandhovenews.org
November 10, 2025 at 9:21 AM
bhdemocracynews.bsky.social
Cabinet asked to note an extra £2.6 million on new council flats development planned for former Sackville Trading Estate in #Hove #LDreporter

www.brightonandhovenews.org/2025/11/07/c...
Cost of Hove council flats goes up by £2.6m
A request for a £2.6 million budget increase for new council flats planned for the former Sackville Road Trading Estate
www.brightonandhovenews.org
November 10, 2025 at 9:06 AM
alecdoyle-ldr.bsky.social
Flintshire Catholic super-school opponents fail to stall process despite five-hour call-in debate.

www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/2560553...

#Flintshire #catholicsuperschool #education #LDReporter
Five-hour debate fails to stall Flintshire super-school process
After a marathon five-hour debate over Flintshire County Council’s Catholic super-school plans, the scheme will now move on to the next phase of…
www.leaderlive.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 3:51 PM
alecdoyle-ldr.bsky.social
Wrexham has officially launched its 2029 City of Culture bid.

www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/2560545...

#Wrexham #Wrecsam2029 #UKcityofculture2029 #culture #LDReporter
'All systems go' for Wrexham's 2029 City of Culture bid
The campaign for Wrexham to become UK City of Culture in 2029 is officially underway – and it could be worth £1 billion to the local economy…
www.leaderlive.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 3:47 PM
danielmumbyldr.bsky.social
An eight-year row over building new homes on Cheddon Road in #Taunton will finally conclude after #Christmas when the Planning Inspectorate makes its ruling on these proposals: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2560376... #LDReporter #Somerset
Eight-year row over 112 Taunton homes to end after Christmas
Gladman Developments has been trying to build homes on Taunton's northern edge since 2017 - and has now lodged an appeal to speed things up
www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 12:08 PM
danielmumbyldr.bsky.social
More than 4,000 of #Somerset's most vulnerable people have been hit with higher #counciltax bills as a result of changes to #universalcredit and Somerset Council's own support scheme, according to @citizensadvice.bsky.social: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2560403... #LDReporter #Budget2026
Thousands on universal credit in Somerset hit by higher council tax bills
One individual was left more than £1,000 a year worse off due to changes in council tax support for those on universal credit
www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 11:12 AM
danielmumbyldr.bsky.social
A key section of the former #Somerset and #Dorset Joint Railway line near #Glastonbury has been completely revamped as part of ongoing regeneration work in and around the town: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2560347... #LDReporter #townsfund @walkwheelcyclet.bsky.social
Part of historic former Somerset railway line enhanced through government grant
Around £147,000 has been spent revamping this picturesque path on a former railway line to open up the Somerset Levels to residents and visitors
www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 10:28 AM
bhdemocracynews.bsky.social
Proposals to reduce admissions at two #Brighton schools and change waiting list and sibling link criteria go before cabinet next week #LDreporter

www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/politic...
Limited changes proposed to Brighton school admission rules
Proposals to consult the public about changes to school admissions rules for September 2027 are due to go before the council’s cabinet next week.
www.sussexexpress.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 9:49 AM
bhdemocracynews.bsky.social
Hundreds of council flats approved as part of £50m scheme on former trading estate in #Hove #LDreporter

www.theargus.co.uk/news/2560026...
£50m scheme to build hundreds of council flats approved
Brighton and Hove City Council has approved a £50 million scheme to build new council homes.
www.theargus.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 9:37 AM
bhdemocracynews.bsky.social
New approach to #Brighton and #Hove licensing policy approved with a focus on safety and good operators #LDreporter

www.brightonandhovenews.org/2025/11/06/c...
Councillors back safety-first approach to licensing rules
Councillors unanimously backed changing Brighton and Hove’s licensing policy, with a focus on safety and “good operators”. The changes to
www.brightonandhovenews.org
November 7, 2025 at 9:33 AM
bhdemocracynews.bsky.social
Extra storey and traditional frontage approved for Sydney Street business #LDreporter #Brighton #Hove

www.brightonandhovenews.org/2025/11/06/n...
North Laine shop owner can build an extra storey for flat
Councillors backed plans to add an extra storey to a building in the North Laine area of Brighton and restore
www.brightonandhovenews.org
November 7, 2025 at 9:15 AM
danielmumbyldr.bsky.social
#Somerset Council can't put a date on how soon a permanent transit site for travellers will be put in place: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2560160... #LDReporter #Taunton #Glastonbury #Bridgwater #BurnhamonSea #Highbridge
Somerset Council has 'no timescale' for permanent traveller transit site
Somerset Council spent much of the summer dealing with unauthorised traveller encampments - but a permanent solution is still a long way off
www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 2:52 PM
alecdoyle-ldr.bsky.social
Flintshire councillors say inflation-busting pay rises proposal for elected members shows independent pay body is 'out of touch'.

www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/2560104...

#Flintshire #councillorspayrise #DBCC #LDReporter
Councillors criticize 'out of touch' pay rise and 'parachute payments'
Flintshire councillors have accused the independent body charged with setting elected members pay of being ‘out of touch with reality’ after it…
www.leaderlive.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 12:09 PM