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‘£335k is very welcome but it only goes some of the way towards the £3.5m annual drainage bill we face’

Finance chiefs say a government grant is welcome relief — but will only go part way towards the annual £3.5million internal drainage boards bill.

Council defends solar supplier amid forced labour allegations

A council has defended its supplier of leisure centre solar panels amidst allegations of forced labour.

Plea to reverse ‘blunt and insensitive’ winter fuel allowance cuts

Concerned councillors have urged the government to review its decision to cut the winter fuel allowance for most pensioners.

Community is constructing a better future

A long-awaited new village hub, which suffered a setback due to the pandemic, is finally coming to life.

Night time closures for roadworks begin next month

£4 billion Wash port project could be open by 2031

Behave yourselves! Councillors vow to improve amid atmosphere of complaints, social media spats and even death threats

Squabbling councillors are being urged to calm down amid an atmosphere of complaints, online spats, death threats and police intervention at meetings.

Enough pubs in town prompts go ahead for office plans

A town pub can now be turned into offices as council planning officers believe there are enough other establishments.

‘Get on with it!’ Plans for £26 million leisure centre revamp to finally be discussed later this year

Electric vehicle charging station approved despite ‘behaviour’ concerns

‘It is a universal truth that time itself appears to accelerate’

'We are confident these roadworks will make journeys safer for everyone'

More power could be placed in the hands of local people

Equality, diversity and inclusion in fire service no longer a ‘cause of concern’

Budget for homeless is running out

‘No indication’ of breach in policing standards in harrowing Bronson case says watchdog

Village could grow by 8,000 homes - and it’s not the only place earmarked

‘Farmers ability to grow crops will be critical for families in a cost of living crisis’ says NFU in wake of tough harvest

Council attracts new blood after mass resignation

Complaints against elected councillors were not upheld

Aldi and Starbucks plans approved

Covid blamed for rise in police misconduct hearings

Plans for up to 80 homes praised as a ‘natural fit’ for area

Town traders cautiously welcome reopening of Market Place — but remain unconvinced by ‘most expensive patio’

How many people will lose their winter fuel payment in your area?

MP vows to fight for ‘at risk’ £194m relief road project

End now in sight for town centre roadworks with completion date revealed

Warning of ‘shortages on supermarket shelves’ as factory workers vote to go on strike

Development plan is about to be shared

‘Fly-tipping is not just an eyesore, it’s a serious issue that has a direct impact on the quality of life for residents’

Kind Ollie, 12, will sleep out to raise awareness of homelessness

‘Please help my home country’ Activist’s passionate plea for UK Government to work with Taliban

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