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Council news Planning application: W/26/01455/CLE - Wychavon District Council Wychavon Council · 15 Jul 2026 Council news Three Charnwood open spaces achieve Green Flag success Three outstanding open spaces in Charnwood have been awarded the prestigious Green Flag award which recognise the international standard of excellence for parks and green spaces. Loughborough’s Rectory Wildlife Garden, the Forest Road Greenbelt and Queen’s Park have all achieved the honour. It is the first time the Rectory Wildlife Garden has been awarded a Community Green Flag, the Forest Road… Charnwood Council · 15 Jul 2026 Council news Panel Celebrates Bevan’s Oratory - Blaenau Gwent CBC Blaenau Gwent Council · 15 Jul 2026 Council news Screening of 'People's Emergency Briefing' Screening of 'People's Emergency Briefing' Owen Wed, 07/15/2026 - 12:30 Go Green Widcombe presents a FREE showing of Chris Packham’s film, commissioned to present evidence about the climate and nature crisis threatening all aspects of British life, from food supply to national security. Find out about what the latest science says, how it is already affecting our lives, and what can still be don… Bath and North East Somerset Council · 15 Jul 2026 Council news Green Flag Awards 2026 success for three Birmingham parks Three of Birmingham’s most popular parks, maintained by Birmingham City Council and supported by ‘Friends Of’ park groups, have won prestigious Green Flag Awards for 2026. Birmingham Council · 15 Jul 2026 Council news Enjoy Love Parks Week in Central Bedfordshire’s beautiful green spaces In the 2026 Green Flag Awards, Houghton Hall Park and Rushmere Country Park have once again earned the prestigious Green Flag status. This international award recognises well-managed parks and green spaces. Flitton Moor, Linslade Wood and Studham Common also received Green Flag Community Awards, highlighting the vital role of local volunteers in caring for these much-loved spaces. We would also… Central Bedfordshire Council · 15 Jul 2026 Council news Make a complaint about the welfare of an animal - Cornwall Council Cornwall Council · 15 Jul 2026 Council news Pre-loved school uniforms available again ahead of new school year - Trafford Council Trafford Council · 15 Jul 2026 Council news Planning application: W/26/01131/HP - Wychavon District Council Wychavon Council · 15 Jul 2026 Council news Full line-up announced for Big JiveSwing in Cassiobury Park! One of the UK's biggest free swing and jazz festivals is returning to Watford this summer, with the full line-up now revealed for Big JiveSwing 2026. Watford Council · 15 Jul 2026 Council news Future changes to recycling collections in parts of Carmarthenshire - Carmarthenshire County Council Carmarthenshire Council · 15 Jul 2026 Council news Oxford air quality reaches major milestone after decade of improvement Oxford’s air quality has continued to improve, with the city meeting its local air pollution target for the first time, new data from Oxford City Council has found. Oxford Council · 15 Jul 2026 Council news Help protect Eastleigh's parks and green spaces during hot, dry weather - Eastleigh Borough Council Eastleigh Council · 15 Jul 2026 Council news New meningitis vaccine programme to be rolled out A new vaccination offer will be available this summer to help protect young people against meningococcal B (MenB) disease before starting university or further education. West Northamptonshire Council · 15 Jul 2026 Council news Highland Small Grants Programme Reopens with Expanded Support for Community Organisations The Highland Local Action Group (LAG) is re-opening the Highland Community-Led Local Development (CLLD) Small Grants Programme following a review of the remaining funding. Highland Council · 15 Jul 2026 Council news Hyndburn Local Plan to 2040 Examination Hyndburn Local Plan to 2040 Examination The Council submitted their Local Plan to the Planning Inspectorate on Monday 10th March 2025. This page should be viewed alongside the Submission web […] Hyndburn Council · 15 Jul 2026 Council news Northamptonshire Tourism Conference 2026 to showcase opportunities for growth across the county’s visitor economy Northamptonshire Tourism Conference 2026 will bring tourism businesses together to drive collaboration, innovation, and growth across the county’s visitor economy. West Northamptonshire Council · 15 Jul 2026 Council news Hounslow marks Work Youth Skills Day On World Youth Skills Day, Hounslow Council is highlighting its commitment to helping young people develop the skills and confidence they need to progress into education, employment or training. Hounslow Council · 15 Jul 2026 Council news Another chance to comment on the new Local Plan The public can comment on the updated Local Plan, with development sites to meet the Government’s housing target, when the ‘Regulation 19 Publication’ opens from 23 July to 17 September 2026. Sevenoaks Council · 15 Jul 2026 Council news 21/36348/STLEG | Re-Roofing | 5,9,49 Pembroke Avenue Balby Doncaster DN4 8ET - Doncaster Council Doncaster Council · 15 Jul 2026 Council news New lifesaving defibrillators now live in three of Richmond’s parks - London Borough of Richmond upon Thames Richmond upon Thames Council · 15 Jul 2026 Council news Fostering - Mandatory - ABC Trauma - Wigan Council Wigan Council · 15 Jul 2026 Council news Oxford City Council seeks feedback on Walton Manor Conservation Area appraisal Oxford City Council is inviting residents, businesses, visitors and local organisations to share their views on a new Conservation Area Appraisal for Walton Manor in North Oxford. Oxford Council · 15 Jul 2026 Council news Richmond Council calls for proportional representation - London Borough of Richmond upon Thames Richmond upon Thames Council · 15 Jul 2026 Council news Countywide commitment renewed to ending domestic abuse and sexual violence in Northamptonshire Developed by West Northamptonshire Council and North Northamptonshire Council with partners across the county. North Northamptonshire Council · 15 Jul 2026 Council news Dedicated youth services coming to two new areas of Middlesbrough - middlesbrough.gov.uk Middlesbrough Council · 15 Jul 2026 Council news Three Calderdale parks recognised as some of the country’s best - Calderdale Council Calderdale Council · 15 Jul 2026 Council news New Night Time Economy Commission Sets Out Vision For Glasgow - Glasgow City Council Glasgow City Council · 15 Jul 2026 Council news Merton set to make borough-wide HMO planning rules permanent - Merton Council Newsroom Merton Council · 15 Jul 2026 Council news Community Groups Invited to Put Forward Regeneration Project Ideas for Scottish Government Fund - Orkney Islands Council Orkney Islands Council · 15 Jul 2026 Council news Orkney’s first fully inclusive play park officially opens - Orkney Islands Council Orkney Islands Council · 15 Jul 2026 Council news Orkney’s first fully inclusive play park officially opens - Orkney Islands Council Orkney Islands Council · 15 Jul 2026 Council news Southampton City Council urges residents: Take extra care to prevent wildfires - Southampton City Council Southampton Council · 15 Jul 2026 Council news Learning outside the classroom giving creative young people the chance to shine - Torbay Council Torbay Council · 15 Jul 2026 Council news Housing Service Support Officer - Liverpool City Council Liverpool Council · 15 Jul 2026 Council news Oxford City Council submits Local Plan 2045 Oxford City Council has submitted the Local Plan 2045 to the Planning Inspectorate for examination after councillors voted to adopt it at this week’s full council meeting (Monday 13 July). Oxford Council · 15 Jul 2026 Council news Council Steps in to Save Pink 22 - Reading Borough Council Reading Council · 15 Jul 2026 Council news Leeds City Council looks forward to celebrating 20 years of Pride - Leeds City Council News Leeds Council · 15 Jul 2026 Council news PARKSfest: Hornfair Park PARKSfest: Hornfair Park Anonymous (not verified) Wed 15/07/2026 10:38am Saturday 22 August 2026 at 12.00pm to 5.00pm Celebrating nature and being outdoors! The afternoon offers a welcoming, family-friendly programme of drop-in activities designed to encourage people of all ages to connect with nature.  Beginning with a community picnic, the event features a guided botany walk and talk led… Greenwich Council · 15 Jul 2026 Council news An update on the Oldham Coliseum refurbishment Oldham Coliseum Theatre is continuing to make strong progress on its major refurbishment. Oldham Council · 15 Jul 2026