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THE borough local plan (BLP) has been formally adopted by the council after over a decade in the making – but it has not been welcomed by everyone.

“NOW, it’s over to you. Carry on councillors.”

A NEW gymnasium could be coming to the Royal Borough as the council pledges to rectify mistakes that lead to the “regrettable” closure of…

Sonic Youth announce 'In/Out/In,' a new compilation of rare instrumental jams from the 2000s out in March.

The leader of the opposition has called the council’s draft budget ‘smoke and mirrors’ that does not set out enough detail in how to solve the...

THE council’s communications protocol is a “recipe” for the ruling Conservatives to “spew out” their propaganda, the opposition has said.

A CORE document that sets out the aspirations for the next five years was adopted despite criticisms it needs “far more ambitious” climate…

opposition members as the ruling Conservatives approved the 2021/22 finances and cuts. The opposing Liberal Democrats and Independents were outvoted 21 to 19 at a full council meeting on Tuesday, February 23 – but many scolded the Tory administration and spoke of distaste of the proposals, which will come into force from April 1. Not only will there be an increase in council tax of 4.99 per cent, but multiple libraries will also see their opening hours reduced, the number of community wa...

libraries could become a reality as cabinet members agree to launch a public consultation on the proposal. As part of the council needing to make essential savings and for cabinet to deliver their transformation strategy – which would supposedly help build a ‘community centric borough of opportunity and innovation’ – leading Conservative councillors agreed to engage with the public and stakeholders over the possible library closures. The four libraries in danger of shutting down are...

(pictured). The new contract will commence in direct continuation of the existing deal, which started in 2016, extending the period until the end January 2027. Eidesvik chief executive and president Jan Fredrik Meling said: “Our relationship with Siemens Gamesa began in August 2016, and we are proud of the award effectively extending the relationship further to at least 2027. “I view this as a significant compliment to the services provided by our personnel offshore as well as onshore. “W...