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Developer reveals controversial plans for huge housing estate next to popular Greater Manchester beauty spot

Bloor Homes has drawn up early proposals for an ‘attractive and vibrant’ neighbourhood bordering Hollingworth Lake, in Littleborough, Rochdale.

Manchester Evening News · Jul 15, 2022

People whose houses back onto a forest of Japanese knotweed helpless as it gets closer

"The knotweed is getting closer. It's virtually on the land of two houses opposite. It's totally frustrating."

Wales Online · Jul 13, 2022

Taxi drivers call for rank outside Broad Marsh bus station over fears passengers are left stranded

'Where has the council's brain gone?'

Nottingham Post · Jul 4, 2022

Police probe fake Facebook post about controversial Hooters set to open in Salford

Police are investigating the origin of a fake post on social media that suggests the decision to approve the Hooters licence at Salford Quays was to punish nearby residents for voting in a Liberal Democrat councillor. The apparent Facebook post purp

Manchester Evening News · Jun 20, 2022

Police probe fake Facebook post over Hooters green light in Salford

'It's very concerning that there are people out there who would do something like this'

Manchester Evening News · Jun 17, 2022

Council 'working hard' to attract new businesses to Perth after drop in footfall

The local authority believes developments such as the £26 million Perth City Hall project will help rejuvenate the area

Daily Record · Jun 17, 2022

Perth and Kinross Council is believed to have appointed its youngest ever provost

On Wednesday councillors voted for Independent Highland Perthshire councillor Xander McDade (28) to helm the prestigious role

Daily Record · May 27, 2022

War of words breaks out over salaries for West Lothian councillors

A row broke out after SNP councillors wanted to delay a decision to allow further scrutiny - described as “nonsensical rhetoric” by Labour

Daily Record · May 27, 2022

West Lothian row over salaries paid to councillors after bid to delay vote fails

SNP councillors had called for a deferred decision on a motion to award committee chairs new salary levels of almost £30,000, but Labour scoffed at "nonsensical rhetoric" pointing to SNP support for national pay scheme earlier this year.

Edinburgh Live · May 26, 2022

Six weeks until new Clean Air Zone plan - what happens next and what it means for you

The Local Democracy Reporting Service explains how Greater Manchester got to this point – and what comes next

Manchester Evening News · May 23, 2022