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Council news High Ongar fire statement Epping Forest District Councils housing team supported local residents last night following a fire at Woolmonger’s Lane in High Ongar. The Council are supporting displaced residents with access to accommodation should they require it following the fire which affected a number of industrial units, vehicles and mobile homes. We understand no-one was hurt in this incident. Essex Fire and Rescue ha… Epping Forest Council · 10 Jul 2026 Council news Joint operation to close shop selling illicit substances in Coventry We’ve closed down a shop in Coventry following reports of criminal activity, including the repeated sale of illegal vapes and illicit tobacco. Coventry Council · 10 Jul 2026 Council news Two weeks to go: preparations ongoing ahead of Edinburgh Visitor Levy launch As Edinburgh prepares for the introduction of the Visitor Levy on Friday 24 July, the Council is providing ongoing support to businesses in the visitor economy. City of Edinburgh Council · 10 Jul 2026 Council news Key Dates - Dacorum Borough Council Dacorum Council · 10 Jul 2026 Council news Crisis Resilience Fund (CRF) and other hardship support - Council of the ISLES OF SCILLY Isles of Scilly Council · 10 Jul 2026 Council news Next childcare and early years provision discussion – 15 July 2026 - Council of the ISLES OF SCILLY Isles of Scilly Council · 10 Jul 2026 Council news Item for sale by sealed bid - Cybex treadmill - Council of the ISLES OF SCILLY Isles of Scilly Council · 10 Jul 2026 Council news Splash pad and paddling pool to reopen for summer holidays - Hull City Council Kingston upon Hull Council · 10 Jul 2026 Council news Hosepipe Restrictions - Stevenage Borough Council Stevenage Council · 10 Jul 2026 Council news Historic J.R. Clynes Building named Regeneration Project of the Year The restored former Old Library building was among the big winners at the Construction News Awards 2026. Oldham Council · 10 Jul 2026 Council news Inclusive Practice in the Early Years - Wakefield Council Wakefield Council · 10 Jul 2026 Council news Phase 2 Applications Now Open for Maldon District Council’s ‘Where Quality of Life Matters Fund’ Maldon District Council is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the second phase of its ‘Where Quality of Life Matters Fund’. Maldon Council · 10 Jul 2026 Council news Angus - Engage Angus Angus Council · 10 Jul 2026 Council news 143493 - MARSH - Aberdeenshire Council Aberdeenshire Council · 10 Jul 2026 Council news Have your say on the future of housing in Argyll and Bute Have your say on the future of housing in Argyll and Bute crosbier Fri, 10 Jul 2026 - 13:50 10 July 2026 Residents across Argyll and Bute are being encouraged to share their views on the housing issues that matter most to them as the Council begins work on a new Local Housing Strategy. The new strategy, which will be launched next year, will set out how the Council and its partners will work to… Argyll and Bute Council · 10 Jul 2026 Council news Ayrshire Roads Alliance - Portland Street Taxi Rank - East Ayrshire Council East Ayrshire Council · 10 Jul 2026 Council news Job Search - Pembrokeshire County Council - jobs.pembrokeshire.gov.uk Pembrokeshire Council · 10 Jul 2026 Council news Discover accessible things to do this summer with the local offer You can find a wide range of accessible things to do across Somerset through the local offer. The leisure section brings together activities, clubs and places to go so children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) can take part in their community. Whether you want a quiet outdoor space, a supportive […] Somerset Council · 10 Jul 2026 Council news Apprentice helps deliver transport improvements while building a career in North Somerset Apprentice helps deliver transport improvements while building a career in North Somerset A local apprentice and single parent is helping to improve transport in Weston-super-Mare while building a new career for herself and her family. Katy Fri, 07/10/2026 - 13:23 Apprentice helps deliver transport improvements while building a career in North Somerset North Somerset Council · 10 Jul 2026 Council news Summer Holiday Activities with the Community Inclusion and Activity Team Looking for inclusive activities to keep children and young people busy over the summer holidays? The Community Inclusion and Activity Team (CIA Team) has published its Summer Holiday Activities Calendar, packed with opportunities for children and young people with a disability and/or additional need to get involved, try something new and have fun. There is […] Somerset Council · 10 Jul 2026 Council news Proposed new speed limit scheme for the A370 in Weston Proposed new speed limit scheme for the A370 in Weston A major new road safety initiative is being proposed for the A370 between the M5 Junction 21 and Hildesheim Bridge in Weston-super-Mare Katy Fri, 07/10/2026 - 13:21 Proposed new speed limit scheme for the A370 in Weston North Somerset Council · 10 Jul 2026 Council news Inclusive Family Camping weekend with Somerset Parent Carer Forum Just Act Natural, in partnership with Somerset Parent Carer Forum, is bringing back its Inclusive Family Camping Weekend after the success of last year’s event. Families are invited to join a relaxed three-day camping break at Magdalen Farm from July 31st to August 2nd. It is created especially for families who have children and young […] Somerset Council · 10 Jul 2026 Council news Residents invited to discover greener homes and transport at free Go Electric Oxford event Residents are invited to explore the world of electric vehicles (EVs), electric bikes, solar energy, air source heat pumps and more at a free community event taking place in Oxford this month. Oxford Council · 10 Jul 2026 Council news Kids Go Free returns for another summer of free bus travel Kids Go Free returns for another summer of free bus travel The return of the hugely popular Kids Go Free scheme, bringing back free bus travel for children and young people across the West of England during the school holidays, has been confirmed Katy Fri, 07/10/2026 - 13:17 Kids Go Free returns for another summer of free bus travel across the West North Somerset Council · 10 Jul 2026 Council news Documents - Dacorum Borough Council Dacorum Council · 10 Jul 2026 Council news Have Your Say in Somerset’s SEND Annual Satisfaction Survey 2026 If you are a parent carer or practitioner supporting a child or young person aged 0–25 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Somerset would like to hear about your experiences of SEND services over the last 12 months. The annual survey helps Somerset Council, NHS Somerset and Somerset Parent Carer Forum understand what is […] Somerset Council · 10 Jul 2026 Council news New SENCo training - Wigan Council Wigan Council · 10 Jul 2026 Council news Somerset’s Local Offer updates We have made a number of updates to the Local Offer to help you find the information and support you need more easily. Health section improvements The health menu has been reorganised to make it clearer and easier to use. You can now find services by need, which helps you quickly get to the right […] Somerset Council · 10 Jul 2026 Council news Call for Sites and Development Opportunities (July to October 2026) Call for Sites and Development Opportunities (July to October 2026) ben.raza@bedfo… Fri, 10/07/2026 - 19:08 10 July 2026 Image As one of our biggest and most important priorities, the Bedford Borough Local Plan 2050 sets out the Borough’s long-term direction and shapes the places that matter to you. This is where you come in! We are inviting all key stakeholders – landowners, developers, busine… Bedford Council · 10 Jul 2026 Council news Licensed venues can choose to stay open for England’s remaining World Cup games Licensed venues can choose to stay open for England’s remaining World Cup games ben.raza@bedfo… Fri, 10/07/2026 - 17:11 10 July 2026 Image Licensed premises can extend their licensed hours for England’s next World Cup match on tomorrow– and for any further games England play this summer. The quarter-final game, against Norway, is scheduled to kick-off at 10pm on Saturday 11 July. And venues wil… Bedford Council · 10 Jul 2026 Council news Summer Reading Challenge launches at Bedford Borough Libraries Summer Reading Challenge launches at Bedford Borough Libraries ben.raza@bedfo… Fri, 10/07/2026 - 16:31 10 July 2026 Image The Summer Reading Challenge starts this weekend, giving children the chance to collect rewards for reading throughout the school holidays. This year’s challenge, which runs from Saturday 11 July until Saturday 5 September, has the theme Read To The Beat is the theme this ye… Bedford Council · 10 Jul 2026 Council news Have your say on the East Suffolk Tree and Hedgerow Strategy Have your say on the East Suffolk Tree and Hedgerow Strategy Karla Supple Fri 10/07/2026 4:47pm 10 July 2026 Have your say on the East Suffolk Tree and Hedgerow Strategy, which aims to ensure the right trees are established in the right places, for the right reasons – delivering lasting benefits for our wildlife and communities, and increasing environmental quality, equity of access, and our re… East Suffolk Council · 10 Jul 2026 Council news Council responds to Government’s funding blow for New Eastern Villages schools The councillor responsible for education in Swindon has expressed her disappointment following the Government’s decision not to proceed with free school funding for two planned schools in the NEV. Swindon Council · 10 Jul 2026 Council news Local school students learn construction skills on council home sites Local school students learn construction skills on council home sites Owen.Duff Fri 10/07/2026 11:40am Local young people have been benefiting from work experience on construction sites for the 1,750 council homes we’re creating across the borough.  Any contractor that works with us to build our new social housing must provide add… Greenwich Council · 10 Jul 2026 Council news Free and low-cost family fun all summer long Families can look forward to an action-packed summer with six weeks of free and low-cost activities taking place across South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse. South Oxfordshire Council · 10 Jul 2026 Council news Free and low-cost family fun all summer long Families can look forward to an action-packed summer with six weeks of free and low-cost activities taking place across South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse. Vale of White Horse Council · 10 Jul 2026 Council news Holiday Reading Challenge launches across libraries in Telford and Wrekin - Telford & Wrekin Council Telford and Wrekin Council · 10 Jul 2026 Council news Email Vacancy - Islington Council Islington Council · 10 Jul 2026 Council news Newhaven Energy Framework - Lewes and Eastbourne Councils Eastbourne Council · 10 Jul 2026 Council news Council serve up an ace with new tennis court floodlights Tennis courts in North East Lincolnshire will be playable all year round thanks to the installation of six new floodlights. The courts at Barretts Recreation Ground will now be accessible... North East Lincolnshire Council · 10 Jul 2026