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CouncilBarnsley Council receives £468,000 to expand walking, cycling and wheeling programmes
A three-year £468,000 grant from the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority will fund existing and new initiatives such as Barnsley Bike Works, the Ramp Up BMX scheme and school walking and cycling programmes, running until March 2029.
Barnsley5 hours ago
Council£35m of developer contributions used to upgrade Liverpool parks and playgrounds
More than £20m has already been spent on 27 green-space projects, with further funding earmarked for future work, council officials say.
Liverpool5 hours ago
CouncilAECOM and Faulkner Browns Architects tasked with new Brentford Fountain Leisure Centre design
Hounslow Council has named a design team to replace the 1987 Brentford Fountain Leisure Centre, with proposals for modern pools, a larger gym and community spaces, and a second public consultation set for autumn.
Brentford6 hours ago
Court orders three-month closure of Vape Express, seventh shop shut in Cradley Heath
Sandwell Council’s Trading Standards team secured a three-month court order to shut Vape Express, marking the seventh closure on Cradley Heath High Street as part of a crackdown on illegal tobacco and vape sales.
Cradley6 hours ago
CouncilLiverpool to host Labour Party conference as council pushes for devolution
The upcoming Labour Party conference, expected to bring 20,000 delegates to Liverpool, is being used by the city council to showcase local achievements and argue for greater control over health, transport and education.
Liverpool6 hours ago
CouncilOver 2,000 Coventry social homes upgraded with insulation, solar panels and heat pumps
A £67.6 million programme delivered by Citizen, the council and partners has fitted external wall insulation, solar panels, heat pumps and fans to more than two thousand social houses, cutting tenants’ energy bills.
Coventry6 hours ago
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CouncilMayor to seek Mayoral Development Corporation for Liverpool North Docks regeneration
Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has approved the next phase of the North Docks masterplan, paving the way for a dedicated Mayoral Development Corporation that could deliver up to 17,000 homes and major infrastructure.
Liverpool6 hours ago
CouncilLiverpool delivers over 170,000 activity opportunities under Active City programme
The city’s ten-year Active City strategy has provided more than 170,000 chances to get moving, from community walks in Everton West to a free junior membership for over 12,000 young people.
Liverpool6 hours ago
CouncilRotherham man jailed for 1 year 8 months for laundering £34,688 from rogue traders
Michael Everton of Rotherham received a custodial term after admitting to five money-laundering offences linked to a rogue-trading scheme that defrauded vulnerable homeowners in Sheffield.
Rotherham6 hours ago
CouncilBirmingham council opens £400,000 arts and culture grant scheme
A new funding programme offers up to £50,000 per project to boost local arts, cultural events and high-profile attractions, with applications due by 6 November.
Birmingham6 hours ago
Havering Council promotes 2040 investment plan at London Real Estate Forum
At the London Real Estate Forum, Havering’s regeneration cabinet member outlined a new 2040 strategy aimed at attracting investors, creating jobs and simplifying the borough’s business entry points.
Havering6 hours ago
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LocalOldham market records 50,000 visitors in first six months, sales rise 20%
Since moving to The Spindles in March, Oldham’s market has attracted over 50,000 shoppers, boosting weekly trader sales by about a fifth and lifting footfall across the town centre.
Oldham6 hours ago
CouncilKnife Angel departs Edinburgh after month-long knife-crime awareness programme
The 27-ft sculpture built from confiscated knives toured Edinburgh in September, sparking school productions, a bus-mounted art mosaic and police-led workshops before leaving the city.
Edinburgh7 hours ago
CouncilElephant statues returned to Newport Street as Bolton town-centre upgrades continue
Three restored elephant sculptures have been placed back on Newport Street, marking the latest phase of Bolton Council’s town-centre regeneration funded by the Pride in Place Impact Fund.
Bolton7 hours ago
CouncilImprovement notice lifted for Liverpool Children’s Services after ‘good’ Ofsted rating
The government has removed the special-measures notice on Liverpool City Council’s Children’s Services following an Ofsted ‘good’ rating, with officials urging continued progress on remaining issues.
Liverpool7 hours ago
CouncilBarnsley Council to seek cabinet approval for new Local Plan
Barnsley Council will ask its cabinet to green-light a fresh Local Plan that will steer housing, jobs and infrastructure until at least 2029, with public consultation to start in January 2027.
Barnsley7 hours ago
CouncilBarnsley Council reports rise in independent living and service performance
The latest corporate performance figures show more adults completing re-ablement, fewer long-term care admissions and strong growth in jobs, library use and cultural visits across the borough.
Barnsley7 hours ago
Westminster Council opens e-cargo bike hub in West End
A new micro-logistics hub at Q-Park Leicester Square will provide charging and parking for e-cargo bikes, aiming to cut van traffic and emissions across the West End and beyond.
Westminster7 hours ago
CouncilBronek Masojada elected 698th Lord Mayor of the City of London
Alderman Bronek Masojada, a veteran of the insurance sector, will lead the City of London, aiming to link talent with capital and promote the UK’s financial services worldwide.
London7 hours ago
CouncilCoventry Market to receive £1.25m external upgrade
Coventry City Council, backed by West Midlands funding and the Hill Group, will spend at least £1.25 million on external improvements to the Grade II listed market, with work set to begin early next year.
Coventry7 hours ago
CouncilLiverpool to host UKREiiF, the UK's biggest real estate and infrastructure forum from 2028
Liverpool Experience Campus will become the new home of UKREiiF in 2028, bringing thousands of investors and developers to the city and expected to generate billions of pounds in private-sector investment.
Liverpool7 hours ago
CultureBolton International Film Festival marks 10th edition with 305 short films
The festival runs from 30 September to 4 October at The Light Cinema, showcasing premieres from over 120 countries and offering £10,000 and £3,000 funding pitches for filmmakers.
Bolton8 hours ago
LocalLondon’s Chief Nurse receives flu jab in Croydon to launch winter vaccination drive
Karen Bonner, London’s Chief Nurse, rolled up her sleeve at the Crystal Child Development Centre in Croydon, highlighting the capital’s push for staff flu vaccinations ahead of the 2026 winter season.
London8 hours ago
CouncilBirmingham Council pledges action as national grooming-gangs inquiry includes city
Birmingham’s leader Roger Harmer says the council will cooperate fully with the new national inquiry into grooming gangs and launch a series of safeguarding measures, support services and a public awareness campaign.
Birmingham8 hours ago