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º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇø Question Time is back for another year, giving residents an opportunity to ask questions about topics important to them. The annual event takes place from 7-9pm on Thursday 12 March at º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇø College in the town centre. º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇø Question Time takes the form of an independently-chaired general debate and…

New homes are on the way in º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇø as º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇø Borough Council works to meet the demand for housing in the area. Bridgefield House is among one of the new developments currently being built in the town centre. Situated behind º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇø College along Northgate Avenue, the council purchased the land in 2018 and is…

º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇø has one of the highest rates of growth in private sector jobs and some of the highest wages in the UK, according to an influential report. The Centre for Cities 2020 report, which compares economic statistics across 63 cities and large towns in the UK, underlines the town’s status as a great place to do…

º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇø Borough Council has launched the next stage of consultation on its Local Plan. The six-week consultation, which begins today (Monday 20 January), is for local residents, businesses and other interested stakeholders to make formal representations on any policy or allocation in the Local Plan, called º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇø…

Come along to the fifth annual º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇø Apprenticeship and Traineeship Fair on Wednesday 5 February during National Apprenticeship Week and find out how you can get paid to learn. Whether you are looking for an apprenticeship, traineeship or just need some guidance about getting into a profession, this event is…

Phase two of º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇø’s Town Centre Regeneration Programme has been completed, offering residents and visitors a refreshed shopping experience and businesses a revitalised trading environment. The redevelopment of Queensway, The Pavement and Kingsgate was completed in November, under budget and on schedule,…

º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇø Borough Council and property investment and development firm Westrock have started a major mixed-use scheme that will help regenerate the town centre and provide much-needed new housing and office space. The public private partnership between º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇø Borough Council and Westrock will ultimately see the…

Councillor’s approved two new strategies to support local housing need at the last full council meeting on Monday 16 December. The Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy looks at: Preventing and relieving homelessness Tackling rough sleeping Meeting the needs of vulnerable people Accessing suitable…

The Water Angels will be back in º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇø this Christmas to ‘keep a good night good’ by handing out drinking water. The Water Angels campaign, launched in 2014, is aimed at 18-24 year olds and aims to reduce alcohol-related harm, violence, crime and disorder (including ambulance call-outs and A&E attendances),…

Revellers in º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇø are being reminded to only use licensed taxis and private hire vehicles this Christmas and New Year. º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇø Borough Council wants party-goers to have fun, getting to and from parties and festive gatherings safely, and has pulled together these tips for a safe journey: Make sure you…