Locals demand answers about housing, jobs & town improvements at a public meeting. Grangemouth Meeting Seeks Answers on Town’s Future and Key Issues Grangemouth people should go to a public meeting. It will address town issues like bad housing. The town centre is also run-down. The meeting is February 20 at Grangemouth High School. Grangemouth…
Labour in Northumberland criticizes Conservative claims about housing targets, calling them misleading ahead of the upcoming local elections in May Labour Outrage Over Conservative Leaflet Claims on Northumberland Housing Target Northumberland: Labour politicians are upset about a Conservative leaflet. It makes claims about housing policy before the local elections in May. Labour says the leaflet’s…
A think tank warns that families in private housing may face poverty by 2026 due to rent shortfalls and frozen housing benefits. Government Urged to Act as Thousands of North East Children Face Poverty Newcastle: A think tank is calling for immediate government action on housing reform. Families in private housing could be pushed into…
Cork City Council has received plans for 124 apartments and a cafe on Carrigaline Road, enhancing local amenities and housing options in Douglas. Plans for Over 100 New Apartments and Cafe Unveiled in Cork City Cork: Plans are in for 124 new apartments and a cafe on Carrigaline Road. Barry’s Field Limited submitted these plans…
A group of nine students in Cork city pays €5,400 monthly to share a cramped three-bedroom house, highlighting the city’s housing crisis. Nine Students Share Three-Bedroom House in Cork City for €5,400 Monthly Rent Cork: A young man shared his experience of living with eight other students in a three-bedroom house. Joao, a Brazilian engineer,…
Northumberland County Council plans to revamp its housing waiting list, potentially removing 60% of applicants deemed not in need of housing assistance. Major Shake-Up of Northumberland Housing List Could Halve Waiting List Northumberland: The County Council is planning a big change to its housing waiting list. They aim to cut the number of people on…
Exciting plans are underway to restore the Leamside Line, potentially creating a new town and boosting jobs in the North East Leamside Line Restoration Could Lead to New Town as North East Mayor Plans Boost Gateshead: Big changes might be coming to the Leamside railway line. If all goes well, a new town could pop…
Newcastle tenants are getting back over £100,000 after being overcharged on rent since 2017. The council is addressing the issue after a housing regulator’s review. Newcastle City Council Issues £100,000 Refund for Rent Overcharges Since 2017 Newcastle: The city council is refunding over £100,000 to tenants. They found that some residents were overcharged on rent…