Town Councils

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Community group demands better of town council to no response This is Oxfordshire09:59

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Swindon Circus Project denied funding after popular free town shows Swindon Advertiser09:38

Woman who saved her village from being blown to bits is remembered Eastern Daily Press, Norfolk09:37

In the last hour

Cafe in former public toilet is looking for its first tenant The Oldham Times09:15

In the last 2 hours

Former headteacher says it's an 'honour' to become mayor of town County Times08:40

Welshpool town council warns residents against disposable barbecues over fire risk County Times08:40

A long journey that finally brought the islands together Stornoway Gazette08:17

Hammerwich residents mark 80th anniversary of VE Day Lichfield Live08:04

In the last 4 hours

Mayor of Ulverston shows off fundraising exploits after year in office North-West Evening Mail07:55

Anger as reopening of town centre road causes 'extreme' noise Gazette and Herald07:49

Well-loved community fair returns today Bridport & Lyme Regis News07:20

Best spots for a car boot bargain this weekend Bridport & Lyme Regis News07:20

Community farm set for expansion as new buildings planned South West Farmer07:16

In pictures: Harwich celebrates VE Day 80 with beacon lighting Harwich & Manningtree Standard07:15

Car boot sale roundup; Places to spot a bargain this weekend Dorset Echo07:09

'You can stay all day. We insist you do!' Riled town on 'rotten Watton' TikTok slur Eastern Daily Press, Norfolk07:05

Plans for homes in village's 'last wild area' turned down after slew of objections Yahoo! UK & Ireland06:53

And the bands played on - for 125 years BBC06:40

Tetbury’s new district councillor vows to be visible and proactive Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard06:28

Raw, emotional and sold-out: Lizzie Skinner’s show wows South Cerney Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard06:28

'Residents don't recognise Market Drayton anymore - I want to make people proud of it' says town's new mayor Shropshire Star06:18

Major plans for student flats recommended for approval Yahoo! UK & Ireland06:09

In the last 6 hours

New lighting scheme set to improve safety and accessibility in south Essex park Echo News05:42

Birmingham Airport McDonald's drive-thru plan takes step closer Birmingham Live05:19

Filton gym-goers 'bought £500 memberships' just before leisure centre closed Bristol Live05:15

‘I will defend it until my last breath’: New mayor explains why he loves the Suffolk town he calls home Suffolk News05:11

‘We always enjoy projects of this nature’: £500,000 village pub redevelopment is under way Suffolk News05:11

Bid to buy garden centre and create ‘Kent’s best community hub’ dashed KentOnline05:04

Life in Yorkshire's 'strictest village' being plagued by one 'real, real problem' Yorkshire Live04:07

Earlier today

Why Bishop’s Stortford’s carnival is more than just a parade Bishop's Stortford Independent00:09

Yesterday

Brightlingsea boating lake reopening delayed due to 'unsatisfactory' water quality Clacton & Frinton Gazette23:01 16-May-25

Ceredigion town council's fears over car park expansion Tivyside Advertiser, Wales22:59 16-May-25

Unanimous vote for new Skipton Mayor Winston Feather The Craven Herald19:56 16-May-25

Rosyth duckling attacks were 'just the latest' in a spate of incidents Dunfermline Press19:53 16-May-25

How you can help protect pollinators and discover a new bee trail walk Knutsford Guardian19:50 16-May-25

Anger after East Lothian town ranked among most boring in the UK East Lothian Courier19:33 16-May-25

New mayor and deputy mayor of Buckinghamshire town confirmed Bucks Free Press19:22 16-May-25

Marlow town council elects new mayor during annual meeting Bucks Free Press19:22 16-May-25

Plans for new Aldi in former Yate cinema approved unanimously Bristol Live19:16 16-May-25

Ministers recommended to allow Flamingo Land's £40m Loch Lomond resort appeal Glasgow Evening Times19:08 16-May-25

New owners of country pub bring Michelin-starred savoir faire to Hampshire Hampshire Chronicle18:54 16-May-25

Plays, a new playground and a flower festival in the area around The Worthys Hampshire Chronicle18:54 16-May-25

Seaton library will be temporarily closing this month to relocate after 20 years Midweek Herald, Devon18:27 16-May-25

Celtic urge fans not to attend unofficial title party BBC18:19 16-May-25

Fears voiced over women's safety at town library Yahoo! UK & Ireland18:11 16-May-25

Big update on supermarket and care homes scheme for town Yahoo! UK & Ireland18:11 16-May-25

The White stuff as town council leader is doubly honoured Farnham Herald, Surrey18:08 16-May-25

Fifty new homes refused in Cornish town The Voice18:06 16-May-25

Swimming 'not recommended' sign appear at Blue flag beach East Anglian Daily Times17:47 16-May-25

Flood report: Oxfordshire housing estate drains 'overwhelmed' by rain This is Oxfordshire17:42 16-May-25

Town mayor expresses 'sorrow and heartfelt' condolences following Bicester tragedy This is Oxfordshire17:42 16-May-25

Community comes together to inspire the next generation The Voice17:25 16-May-25

Discussions over changes to Nairnshire community councils move forward Inverness Courier, Scotland17:24 16-May-25

'Unsafe' equipment removed from play park after vandals break it Swindon Advertiser17:21 16-May-25

Council birthday, free children’s flights and more … Shetland News17:19 16-May-25

Grazing sheep 'mauled to death' by off-lead dogs Eastern Daily Press, Norfolk17:15 16-May-25

In photos: charities get cheques for £7,000 after success of Greater Haywards Heath Bike Ride… SussexWorld17:08 16-May-25

Outrage, delight and disappointment as Flamingo Land plan is approved The Lochside Press17:04 16-May-25

Dovecote conversion could be good news for manor house development LincsOnline17:03 16-May-25

Decision on plan to demolish bungalow and build 21 Leicestershire homes Leicestershire Live16:58 16-May-25

Controversial house conversion bid resurfaces Isle of Wight County Press16:54 16-May-25

New fire station plans a victory for "common sense" says councillor Isle of Wight County Press16:54 16-May-25

"An exciting time in local government": community council elects new chair Isle of Wight County Press16:54 16-May-25

Meet the new mayor and deputy mayor of Ryde Isle of Wight County Press16:54 16-May-25

Southern Water "readily destroying" town's marine life says councillor Isle of Wight County Press16:54 16-May-25

Community members honoured in Okehampton Mayor's Awards Okehampton Today, Devon16:51 16-May-25

Plans for ‘traveller site’ on the outskirts of a seaside village set to be rejected Nation.Cymru16:44 16-May-25

Plan for 50-bed care home sparks noise and traffic fears from neighbours Wales Online16:43 16-May-25

Watch: New leadership line-up for Whitehill & Bordon Town Council Bordon Today, Hampshire16:43 16-May-25

Controversial Flats Approved for Godalming High Street The Guildford Dragon16:41 16-May-25

Lampeter councillor elected chair of Ceredigion Cambrian News16:32 16-May-25

Car park in mid Wales town to more than double in size as plans backed County Times16:24 16-May-25

What Next for Kevicc Lower Field? Totnes Pulse16:23 16-May-25

Narberth Castle site to close for essential conservation repair work Pembrokeshire County Council (Press Release)16:15 16-May-25

Ceredigion County Council new Chair elected for 2025-26 Ceredigion County Council (Press Release)16:11 16-May-25

Bodmin Town Council re-elects mayor to serve a second term The Voice16:04 16-May-25

Flamingo Land Lomond Banks approved by Reporter. Could judicial review stop it? The Scottish Herald16:02 16-May-25

"What’s the point?" Jaded Leighton Buzzard people react to town centre survey Leighton Buzzard Observer15:47 16-May-25

New Aldi supermarket for Yate is approved Yate and Sodbury Voice15:43 16-May-25

Funding cut for the Island’s community pantries Isle of Wight Observer15:33 16-May-25

Teignmouth mental health board unveiled Mid Devon Advertiser15:29 16-May-25

New live events venue planned for Leicestershire Leicestershire Live15:27 16-May-25

Travellers move on to nature reserve on outskirts of town Eastern Daily Press, Norfolk15:23 16-May-25

Council scrap food concession plans for seafront after outrage Bridport & Lyme Regis News15:05 16-May-25

Rother marks IDAHOBIT Day with Town Hall event Rother District Council (Press Release)15:03 16-May-25

Strong opposition for plans to build 425 homes and new primary school Gazette and Herald15:02 16-May-25

Community centre 'becoming a thriving hub for local life' Keighley News14:56 16-May-25

Victorian Steampunk festival returns to Morecambe with help from £6,500 grant Lancaster Guardian14:56 16-May-25

Remaining residents fight to buy pub in village at risk of being 'hollowed out' The Falmouth Packet14:55 16-May-25

Councillor Chris Aldred elected as Mayor of Harrogate in inaugural meeting of Harrogate Town… Harrogate Informer14:55 16-May-25

Community council announce update on plans for more self-managed allotments South Wales Argus14:53 16-May-25

'Idiot' drivers recorded racing around town at 90 mph Hereford Times14:52 16-May-25

Extension to 'ugly' town centre building approved BBC14:52 16-May-25

Community council challenges decision to remove school crossing patrol Greenock Telegraph, Scotland14:51 16-May-25

York town's Post Office officially closes: 'This is a sad week' York Press14:51 16-May-25

Friday brief: ‘We need policies that are made in West Northamptonshire, not in Westminster’ Reform UK council told NN Journal14:48 16-May-25

Decision taken on controversial supermarket plans in Yate Gazette Series14:47 16-May-25

Mystery over felled A47 trees is still progressing say investigators Eastern Daily Press, Norfolk14:43 16-May-25

Affordable housing scheme in seaside town refused Nation.Cymru14:43 16-May-25

Community is key to the new mayor of Leamington Leamington Observer, Warwickshire14:10 16-May-25

Loch Lomond Flamingo Land resort set for approval BBC13:45 16-May-25

Twelve projects in Wealden given a share of more than £42,000 Wealden District Council (Press Release)13:35 16-May-25

Appleby flood scheme work to pause for town’s horse fair Cumbria Crack13:35 16-May-25

Villagers in second homes haven fight back to save community The Voice13:31 16-May-25

Town homes plan rejected over 'serious concerns' for road safety and business impact fears Suffolk News13:26 16-May-25

Planners give go-ahead for employment units in Derbyshire countryside as part of warehouse park … Derbyshire Times13:17 16-May-25

Flamingo Land's Loch Lomond proposals set to be approved after appeal Yahoo! UK & Ireland13:16 16-May-25

Milford Haven’s largest shop to close after 15 years of trading The Pembrokeshire Herald12:56 16-May-25

Save Loch Lomond: “Appalling” Flamingo Land mega-resort approved by Scottish Government officials Scottish Greens (Press Release)12:53 16-May-25

Royal British Legion to decide on wreath laying for LGBTQ+ veterans at Biggleswade Remembrance… Biggleswade Today, Bedfordshire12:48 16-May-25

Residents of Dorset village that inspired Thomas Hardy fight back against expansion Yahoo! UK & Ireland12:46 16-May-25

Travellers move on to park and ride again The Voice12:40 16-May-25

No village green for residents LincsOnline12:39 16-May-25

Secretary of State to rule on classification of North Yorkshire footpath Richmondshire Today12:38 16-May-25

Disgraced Reform UK councillor resigns from second role Stoke-On-Trent Live12:38 16-May-25

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