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High street pedestrianisation: government warns councils of the risks

High street pedestrianisation: government warns councils of the risks

Government highlights risks of pedestrianising England’s town centres The government believes pedestrianising high streets could help revive England’s town centres, but has warned councils against rushing into changes that could hurt local businesses. The warning was included in evidence given to MPs on the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee, which is looking at ways […]

2 weeks ago

Kemi Badenoch says she has instructed lawyers over a 94% council tax rise

Kemi Badenoch says she has instructed lawyers over a 94% council tax rise

Badenoch speaks regarding tax hike Kemi Badenoch says that she has instructed lawyers to see whether it can block the government funding cut that Tory-run Wandsworth blames for a proposed 94% council tax rise. The Conservative leader said the increase in the south-west London borough was “outrageous” but that “they’re not doing it because they […]

1 month ago