A proposal has been submitted for a new skating facility in Wellingborough’s Bassetts Park, which has been met with a great deal of support by locals, but not without its fair share of hesitation. The plans were validated by North Northants Council (NNC) on April 17, and could see the existing skate park demolished with a new one built to the rear of the park. It would mean that the current site would be demolished, but many believe this is the best solution, ensuring local skaters can enjoy...
Plans to expand Straiton Retail Park onto land behind the Asda store have been put before councillors for the first time. The application by Lansdowne Investment will see four new large commercial units built on the land at the popular retail park. Midlothian council’s planning committee heard the new premises may be home to retailers, but could also be food and drink or business premises. The meeting this week heard concerns about the access to the new buildings, which are proposed to be...
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The City of Redmond is excited to announce the kickoff of the Parks Master Plan Update, a strategic endeavor aimed at enriching the recreational landscape for residents and visitors alike. Through community engagement, this initiative seeks to chart the course for the future development and enhancement of Redmond's parks system to
The plans could see up to 87 flats, 30 townhouses, and several retail units being built
People in Yaxley have voiced concerns for plans to build over 100 new homes in their village, including questioning the safety of the development
California’s reservoirs are not only vital to the state’s complex water systems, providing millions of people and the state’s agricultural economy with needed access to water; they’re also important gauges for how healthy the state is overall. This year’s at-capacity reservoirs have been a boon for a region besieged by drought over much of the past decade, but more work is needed to help ensure a plentiful and water-wise future for the most populous state in America. Enter Sites Reservoir, a...
Endless islands, shimmering blue waters and breathtaking sunsets might sound like something you'd find in the tropics, but you can enjoy all this and more just a road trip away from Toronto.This beautiful national park near Toronto is a hidden oasis and it's worth checking out. Located in "the world's largest freshwater archipelago," the park is home to 63 islands and rugged landscapes to explore.The park is officially reopening on May 17, 2024, so it's time to start planning some adventures....
Plans to convert a former opticians into six flats have been refused by South Cambridgeshire District Council as they would offer a “poor standard of living conditions”
Sheffield is set for new bookshop - with plans in the pipeline for a retailer to open a new store next month. The independent bookselling business Novel Sheffield has announced plans to open its first permanent shop in the city , with a cafe also planned inside the premises. It is due to open on School Road, Crookes, next to the Whitworth’s pharmacist shop, in late June, with the final opening date yet to be announced. Get the latest headlines delivered straight to your inbox, with The Star’s...
Sheffield City Council’s planning officers will have until June 11 to come back with a decision on an application for three new homes on Kenwood Road. A design and access statement uploaded on behalf of the applicant Venice Regal Sheffield Ltd onto the planning portal stated that the land is peripheral land at the Kenwood Hall Hotel site. It is occupied by car parking, a garage block with hard standing (20th century), a garden with greenhouses and other outbuildings. The adjacent land, the...
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The Texas Water Development Board published the Draft 2024 State Flood Plan for a public comment period set to last through June 17, the next step in finalizing the state's first comprehensive assessment of flood risk and legislative recommendations.