3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (338+ words) Works that would mean a major project to transform the grounds surrounding Reading's Select Car Leasing Stadium can proceed are set to be given the go-ahead. The Royal Elm Park project, which includes 600 apartments, a 246-bedroom hotel, an ice rink…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (269+ words) A contract to build a new council depot to store bin lorries, gritters and tonnes of salt is expected to cost £13m. Sunderland City Council wants to replace its Houghton-le-Spring depot at Market Place Industrial Estate with a new site on…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (589+ words) The leader of Birmingham City Council has said he hopes an agreement to end the city's long-running bin strike could be signed off within weeks. Liberal Democrat Roger Harmer was responding to questions from listeners on BBC Radio WM's Hot…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (356+ words) One of Birmingham's most recognisable landmarks could be removed in the coming years under a council development master plan. The Hockley Flyover, which opened in 1968 to relieve congestion, was described by Birmingham City Council as a "major obstacle" in its…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (672+ words) A £50m road improvement scheme in Worcestershire could be out of date before it is completed, a councillor has warned. Reform UK councillor, Nik Price, says he fears an aging Local Plan, increased housing targets and a lack of land allocated…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (396+ words) The mayor of Liverpool City Region has defended the cleanliness of the city centre in a radio phone-in after a caller suggested it was "really dirty". Steve Rotheram was asked if litter and dirt were a problem, particularly when it…...