Highland councillors raise an objection to major hydro project

'A nightmare' - Resident says roadworks are leaving village 'isolated'

A RESIDENT has criticised what he describes as a “lack of coordination and forethought” after a series of overlapping roadworks left the village in isolation.

Highways officers ‘dragging their feet’ over local schemes proposed by councillors

Highways officers are ‘dragging their feet’ over schemes to be funded by members’ ward budgets - with one councillor saying Cheshire East…

Calls to protect transparency amid possible restriction of Freedom of Information law

COUNCILLORS in North Yorkshire have raised concerns about local government transparency over a possible reduction of FOI cost limits.

Highways officers ‘dragging their feet’ over local schemes proposed by councillors

Highways officers are ‘dragging their feet’ over schemes to be funded by members’ ward budgets - with one councillor saying Cheshire East…

Councillors united in opposition to Wrexham community centre closure

Shock plans to close Acton Community Resource Centre are facing cross-party opposition as Wrexham Council sets a date for special meeting.

HC upholds limited diversion of surplus grazing land for public use

Orissa High Court has validated the limited use of surplus grazing land for public projects, provided it's based on objective assessment and doesn't significantly impact villagers' rights. A case involving a statue installation in Jajpur district was upheld, as the diversion was deemed minimal and legally sound, with petitioners failing to engage in administrative proceedings.