Denise Wilkinson and Dave Taylor share how Lancashire County Council's Sensory Impairment Team provided priceless support, including long cane training, after sight loss. Discover the life-changing service.
Oxfordshire County Council consults on extending South Hinksey's 20mph zone to improve safety and encourage walking. Have your say via Let's Talk Oxfordshire.
Devon County Council proposes new waiting and vehicle prohibitions on Queen Street and Paul Street in Exeter. Residents have until 29 January 2026 to submit their views on the plans.
Two family-owned Devon holiday parks, Ladram Bay and Castle Brake, are undergoing a £1.3m winter refurbishment. The investment includes new holiday homes, upgraded facilities, and a new static caravan area, ready for reopening on March 6, 2026. Discover t
Exeter City Council has published new planning applications, including in conservation areas. Residents have 24 days to submit representations. Learn how to have your say.
Market Street Service Station Ltd applies to sell alcohol from 6am to 10pm daily at Staddons Garage. Residents have until Jan 28, 2026 to submit comments to East Devon Council.
Wealden District Council has published four significant planning applications affecting listed buildings and conservation areas in Fletching, Mayfield, Rotherfield, and Danehill. Residents have until January 30, 2026, to submit comments.
Market Street Service Station Ltd applies to sell alcohol at Staddons Garage. Residents have until Jan 28, 2026 to submit representations to East Devon District Council.
A major review of speed limits in Northern Ireland is underway, with proposals to increase HGV limits and expand 20mph zones. Have your say in the 14-week public consultation.
Devon Council proposes new waiting and vehicle bans on central Exeter streets. No road markings will change. Public must submit views by 29 Jan 2026.
Market Street Service Station Ltd has applied to sell alcohol from 6am to 10pm daily at Staddons Garage on Budleigh Salterton's High Street. Residents have until January 28, 2026, to submit representations.
Sevenoaks District Council has issued a statutory notice to grant an easement to SGN for a replacement gas pipeline at Oxenhill Meadow. The council will retain freehold and the land remains open space. View plans and submit representations by January 23,
Hertfordshire County Council announces temporary road, bridleway and footpath closures across the county from January 8. Check local signage and diversion routes.
The FCA has criticised Chancellor Rachel Reeves' flagship pension reforms as 'disappointing', dealing a blow to the government's Value for Money framework. Read the full analysis.
Worcestershire County Council plans to introduce car park charges at beauty spots like Worcester Woods to bridge a £72m funding gap, sparking anger from residents and visitors. Read the full story.
Staffordshire County Council, led by Reform UK, proposes a 3.99% council tax rise for 2026/27, below the 4.99% cap. Plan includes £21.5m savings and £5.5m investment in children's services.
A controversial plan to pay senior Worcestershire council officers bonuses to stay ahead of a 2028 reorganisation remains undecided. Critics call the proposal 'divisive and hurtful'.
Worcestershire County Council plans to introduce parking fees at popular country parks to help fill a £70 million budget shortfall. Find out which sites are affected and the local reaction.
Eligible households in Kent can now apply for £90 vouchers for supermarket and energy costs via the DWP's Household Support Fund. Support varies across UK councils.
Essex County Council invites residents to share views on the new Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2026-2029. Consultation focuses on jobs, housing, and community health. Have your say by February 3.
Students at South Devon UTC in Newton Abbot used savvy budgeting to achieve their largest-ever foodbank collection for Teignbridge Homeless Action Today (THAT).
Down Lane in Frant will close to through traffic for up to 18 months for South East Water works from January 13, 2026. Access for residents maintained. Plan alternative routes.
Solihull Council consults on two options for the 'significantly weakened' Barston Bridge, used by over 1,000 vehicles daily. Have your say on its future.
Sevenoaks District Council has published a new list of planning applications. Residents have until January 15, 2026, to submit comments on proposals ranging from house extensions to a Gypsy and Traveller site variation.
The government launches a consultation on tougher penalties, including vehicle seizure, for drivers using illegal 'ghost plates' designed to evade ANPR cameras. Have your say by March 31.
A major Plymouth planning notice lists 15 proposals, from cladding replacement to care home extensions. The public has 21 days from Dec 23, 2025 to submit comments. View details on the council portal.
Kent households can apply for a new £90 cost of living payment from Thursday. Check eligibility for energy or food vouchers from the Household Support Fund.
The Labour government launches a consultation to update laws on electric wheelchairs and mobility scooters, aiming to boost independence for over 10 million people with mobility impairments.
Solihull Council launches consultation on a £500,000 scheme to replace temporary 'orca' kerbs with permanent ones on Blossomfield Road, aiming to boost cyclist safety and numbers. Have your say by 2 February.
Dozens of schools across Staffordshire are closed on Tuesday, 6 January 2026, due to dangerous snow and ice. Check the full list of closures and the council's safety criteria here.