Council news

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Council news Project: Local Validation Checklist - Cambridge City Council Cambridge Council · 18 Jun 2026 Council news Chichester to host first Sussex Biodiversity and Regenerative Food Festival - Chichester District Council Chichester Council · 18 Jun 2026 Council news Birmingham reaffirms commitment to being a City of Sanctuary during Refugee Week 2026 Birmingham City Council marks Refugee Week by reaffirming its commitment to being a welcoming and inclusive City of Sanctuary, as it launches its renewed City of Sanctuary Strategy and Action Plan. Birmingham Council · 18 Jun 2026 Council news Monmouthshire recognised with national planning award Monmouthshire County Council, Abergavenny, Magor with Undy and Monmouth Town Councils have been recognised for their outstanding approach to town centre placemaking after winning the Royal Town Planning Institute’s (RTPI)... Monmouthshire Council · 18 Jun 2026 Council news Highworth golf course proposals will not be considered in July A report on the future of the former Highworth golf course, which had been scheduled for consideration by Swindon Borough Council’s Cabinet on 1 July, will now be brought forward at a later date. Swindon Council · 18 Jun 2026 Council news Celebrate Armed Forces Day in Bromley Town Centre A special family-friendly celebration is taking place in Queens Gardens, Bromley, for Armed Forces Day on Saturday 27 June as Bromley continues to show its support for the armed forces community. Bromley Council · 18 Jun 2026 Council news More main stage acts announced for Rochdale Feel Good Festival 2 new Rochdale bands will play the biggest gig of their careers this summer after being added to the line-up for Rochdale Feel Good Festival. Rochdale Council · 18 Jun 2026 Council news Library of Birmingham invites public feedback to help shape its future People in Birmingham are being invited to share their experiences of the Library of Birmingham to help ensure that the library continues to reach its full potential with the best offer for communities Birmingham Council · 18 Jun 2026 Council news Care Assistant - Supported Housing for Older People - Milton Keynes Council Milton Keynes Council · 18 Jun 2026 Council news Head of Working Age Adults - Milton Keynes Council Milton Keynes Council · 18 Jun 2026 Council news Equipment to help you - Solihull Council Solihull Council · 18 Jun 2026 Council news Adult social care commissioning - Solihull Council Solihull Council · 18 Jun 2026 Council news Carer's assessment | Help and advice for carers - Solihull Council Solihull Council · 18 Jun 2026 Council news New electric car club launched in Abergavenny Following huge demand from communities across Wales, TrydaNi has launched a new electric car club in Abergavenny. The TrydaNi Abergavenny car club launch took place earlier this month, supported by... Monmouthshire Council · 18 Jun 2026 Council news New health, wellbeing and cost of living projects - Swale Borough Council Swale Council · 18 Jun 2026 Council news Operational Note – Revised dates for Papa Stour linkspan works Shetland Islands Council has announced revised dates for the planned maintenance on the linkspan at the Papa Stour ferry terminal. Shetland Islands Council · 18 Jun 2026 Council news Principal Careers Officer - Bradford Council Bradford Council · 18 Jun 2026 Council news Moray Council to pilot new approach to rural housing allocations - Moray Council Moray Council · 18 Jun 2026 Council news "Every day truly counts" - Congratulations as school receives National School Attendance award Waterhead Academy has been placed in the top 25 per cent in the country for its success Oldham Council · 18 Jun 2026 Council news Residents to Shape Little Ilford's Future through Landmark £20 Million Investment Little Ilford has secured up to £20 million through the Government's Pride in Place programme, giving residents a leading role in shaping neighbourhood improvements over the next 10 years. Newham Council · 18 Jun 2026 Council news Lichfield Proms in Beacon Park returns this September Residents are invited to gather friends and family and enjoy an evening of music, entertainment and community spirit as Lichfield Proms in Beacon Park returns on Saturday 5 September 2026. Lichfield Council · 18 Jun 2026 Council news Crofton Park Ward Profile - Lewisham Observatory Lewisham Council · 18 Jun 2026 Council news Pasties, Pints and Punchlines served up by Justin Moorhouse at Bolton Food and Drink Festival Food lovers and comedy fans are in for a treat as a brand-new event, Pasties, Pints and Punchlines takes place as part of the Bolton Food and Drink Festival 2026. Bolton Council · 18 Jun 2026 Council news New Digbeth Public Art Works officially launched as part of high street improvement scheme. This week marked the official launch of a series of new site-specific public artworks on Digbeth High Street, delivered as part of the wider High Street Public Realm Improvement Scheme. Birmingham Council · 18 Jun 2026 Council news Hull and East Riding Museum of Archaeology shortlisted for national Museum Award - Hull City Council Kingston upon Hull Council · 18 Jun 2026 Council news Adopted Neighbourhood Plans - Colchester City Council Colchester Council · 18 Jun 2026 Council news All welcome to raise Armed Forces Day flag From 10.30am on Monday 22 June. Oadby and Wigston Council · 18 Jun 2026 Council news MAB19958 - HOME FARM, CRAIGSTON - Aberdeenshire Council Aberdeenshire Council · 18 Jun 2026 Council news Cyfleoedd ariannu - Blaenau Gwent CBC Blaenau Gwent Council · 18 Jun 2026 Council news Community Learning Space Opens North Norfolk Council · 18 Jun 2026 Council news Maldon District Council launches Street Tag to get residents moving this summer Maldon District Council is delighted to announce the launch of an exciting new initiative, Street Tag, designed to encourage residents to get active, improve their wellbeing, and explore the district. Maldon Council · 18 Jun 2026 Council news Picnic in the Park returns with a brand-new sport event Picnic in the Park returns to Coalville Park for a spectacular weekend of live entertainment, family fun, and community spirit on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 July 2026. North West Leicestershire Council · 18 Jun 2026 Council news Young musicians take centre stage at Metrodome this June Barnsley Music Service is inviting families and residents to support thousands of young local performers at two events taking place at the Metrodome later this month. The events will showcase and... Barnsley Council · 18 Jun 2026 Council news Keeping Thanet safe, active, and fair It’s been a busy few weeks for our Community Safety and Enforcement teams. From ensuring accessible parking stays fair, to safely removing potential weapons from our streets, officers have been working hard alongside Kent Police to keep Thanet safe and welcoming for everyone. In May, officers joined forces with Kent Police to empty the district’s […] Thanet Council · 18 Jun 2026 Council news Joint statement from Cherwell and West Oxfordshire District Councils on recent devolution discussions Joint statement from Cherwell and West Oxfordshire District Councils on recent devolution discussions. Cherwell Council · 18 Jun 2026 Council news Dispersal powers adopted to address antisocial behaviour Visitors and people who live or work in Banbury town centre are expected to benefit from new powers to tackle antisocial behaviour. Cherwell Council · 18 Jun 2026 Council news £250,000 investment approved to shape future growth across Cherwell A quarter of a million pounds is set to be invested in economic development and regeneration across north Oxfordshire. Cherwell Council · 18 Jun 2026 Council news Summer Offer at Shibden Hall - Calderdale Museums Calderdale Council · 18 Jun 2026 Council news Gentleman Jack at Shibden Hall - Calderdale Museums Calderdale Council · 18 Jun 2026 Council news Council confirms commitment to library services as Cabinet agrees next steps for Southchurch Library Southend-on-Sea City Council has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining accessible, high-quality library services across the city, as Cabinet agreed next steps for Southchurch Library. Southend-on-Sea Council · 18 Jun 2026