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Shawfair and Craighall Village see major progress with thousands of homes delivered and more under way
We are highlighting significant progress at Shawfair and Craighall Village, with around 1,070 homes now built, over 1,100 under construction & around 3,000 more advancing through the planning system.
Midlothian Council · 1 Jul 2026
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Salford Teen Neurodiversity Network Drop-in: Monday 20th July 2026 - directory.salford.gov.uk
Salford Council · 1 Jul 2026
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Family Football Festival to celebrate our Armed Forces
City of York Council is joining partners across the city and the UK to celebrate and recognise the contribution of our Armed Forces this summer.
York Council · 1 Jul 2026
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Lights, Camera… Bus Action! Inverness Pupils Film Etiquette Video
The Inverness Royal Academy Filmmaking Club recently visited the Highland Council Bus Depot as part of an exciting collaboration to create a short film focused on bus rules and etiquette.
Highland Council · 1 Jul 2026
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East Ayrshire - Equalities - East Ayrshire Council
East Ayrshire Council · 1 Jul 2026
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Swimming Activities - Active Lambeth
Lambeth Council · 1 Jul 2026
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Nominations are invited for the West Linton Community Council election
Nominations are invited for the West Linton Community Council election.
The Scottish Borders Council · 1 Jul 2026
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Make your views heard on local parks
Share your views and experiences via an online survey of 16 major parks in West Northamptonshire by 30 August.
West Northamptonshire Council · 1 Jul 2026
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A life in pictures: new Gerald Ball exhibition at Nuneaton Museum & Art Gallery
From Saturday, 20 June until Saturday, 2 August Nuneaton Museum & Art Gallery is showcasing local artist Gerald Ball's first solo exhibition, bringing together work created over seven decades.
Nuneaton and Bedworth Council · 1 Jul 2026
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Sustainable industrial units completed in Crowborough
The new industrial units, funded by Wealden District Council and located on council owned land at the western end of Farningham Road, have been developed to support local economic growth and meet business demand. The sustainable, modern and adaptable units provide high-quality commercial space for manufacturing, storage and distribution, and general business use. Ideally located […]
Wealden Council · 1 Jul 2026
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Have your say on how the final allocation of the Lincoln Lottery Community Fund is spent
City of Lincoln Council and CVS Lincolnshire are consulting Lincoln Community Lottery supporters and residents on how the final allocation of the Lincoln Lottery Community Fund will be spent.
City of Lincoln Council · 1 Jul 2026
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Nuisance motorbike seized in Longton in crackdown on anti-social behaviour
Officers have seized an off-road motorbike in Longton as part of ongoing action to tackle nuisance bikes.
Stoke-on-Trent Council · 1 Jul 2026
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The annual MOT for Telford’s roads: three weeks of overnight work to keep the Borough moving - Telford & Wrekin Council
Telford and Wrekin Council · 1 Jul 2026
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New funding will help the council tackle the sticky issue of chewing gum on Rochdale’s streets
Rochdale Borough Council has been awarded a grant from the Chewing Gum Task Force, administered by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, to help clean up gum and reduce gum littering.
Rochdale Council · 1 Jul 2026
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Chorley Flower Show blooms with new sponsorship partnerships for 2026
Chorley Flower Show organiser, Chorley Council, is delighted to announce sponsors supporting this year’s event, reinforcing the event’s continued growth.
Chorley Council · 1 Jul 2026
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Bradbourne Lakes Free Summer Festival
Residents are invited to a free festival at Bradbourne Lakes in Sevenoaks, on Saturday 11 July 2026 from 12.30pm to 4.30pm.
Sevenoaks Council · 1 Jul 2026
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New funding to help tackle chewing gum litter across Runnymede
Runnymede Borough Council has secured £23,000 from the Keep Britain Tidy to remove chewing gum from local streets and help reduce gum littering across the borough.
Runnymede Council · 1 Jul 2026
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New modern repairs service launched for council tenants
A new, more helpful, flexible and responsive repairs service has gone live today (July 1) for Birmingham City Council tenants and leaseholders.
Birmingham Council · 1 Jul 2026
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Royal Lytham & St Annes BioBlitz Uncovers 333 Species Ahead of AIG Women’s Open
A BioBlitz event held at Royal Lytham & St Annes has recorded an impressive 333 species, highlighting the rich biodiversity on the doorstep of Fylde’s coastline ahead of this summer’s AIG Women’s Open. The third annual BioBlitz, held last month, brought together local wildlife experts, community groups and golf course staff to identify the diverse […]
Fylde Council · 1 Jul 2026
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Immersive classroom opens in Dunoon, bringing new learning opportunities
Immersive classroom opens in Dunoon, bringing new learning opportunities crosbier Wed, 1 Jul 2026 - 09:51 1 July 2026 Imagine coming face-to-face with whales beneath the ocean’s surface without getting wet, exploring the interior of a space shuttle with your classmates, or collaborating to solve puzzles and complete timed challenges. This is now a reality for young people in Argyll and Bute, th…
Argyll and Bute Council · 1 Jul 2026
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Reminder about domestic abuse support during World Cup
Residents are being urged to seek support, recognise the signs of domestic abuse and take action to keep themselves and others safe during the World Cup, which kicked off on Thursday 11 June.
Stoke-on-Trent Council · 1 Jul 2026
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Win a £2,000 luxury getaway
Win an amazing £2,000 luxury getaway, or take the cash, in this month’s super draw with the Epping Forest Community Lottery. On Saturday 29 August, one lucky person could win a £2,000 luxury getaway or take the cash in our Augut super draw! All for just £1 a week! Whisk your family away – or treat yourself to a 5-star European city break! With £2,000 to spend on your dream getaway, (more...) Th…
Epping Forest Council · 1 Jul 2026
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Hire, don’t buy: Newham to launch its first-ever community lending hub network
Three community organisations and Newham Libraries have secured funding to establish Newham’s first ever network of lending hub
Newham Council · 1 Jul 2026
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Oldham Council and Citizens Advice launch the Oldham Advice Service to reach residents before crisis hits
Oldham Council is launching the new Oldham Advice Service from today (Wednesday 1 July).
Oldham Council · 1 Jul 2026
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Last call for ideas to improve your local area using money from new development
Residents, organisations and local community groups are being encouraged to submit bids for a share of money raised from new developments to spend on projects to improve their local area.
Reigate and Banstead Council · 1 Jul 2026
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Barnsley in Bloom 2026 poster competition winners announced
The winners of this year’s Barnsley in Bloom poster competition have been announced and celebrated at a special event attended by the Mayor of Barnsley. Poppy Hill, aged 11 from Wombwell...
Barnsley Council · 1 Jul 2026
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Summer Sports Jam brings free activities to communities across Barnsley
We’ve got summer covered, as the Summer Sports Jam launches with an action-packed programme of free activities for young people across the school holidays.Running from Tuesday to Friday across the...
Barnsley Council · 1 Jul 2026
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Full route revealed for final stage of Lloyds Tour of Britain Men in the Scottish Borders
A 160km route taking in multiple Borders communities and the Lammermuir Hills will provide the final test for the 2026 Lloyds Tour of Britain Men on Sunday 6 September.
The Scottish Borders Council · 1 Jul 2026
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Albert Halls brings Phoenix Nights to the dining table for Peter Kay’s Bolton shows
Albert Halls Bolton is serving up a uniquely local experience this July, with a special Phoenix Nights–themed pre-show dining offer running alongside Peter Kay’s sold-out hometown shows.
Bolton Council · 1 Jul 2026
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Parking to remain free for blue badge holders and Northampton country park visitors
Folllowing consultation parking for blue badge holders and at Northampton country parks will remain free
West Northamptonshire Council · 1 Jul 2026
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Celebrate local: The Love Elmbridge Awards 2026 - Elmbridge Borough Council
Elmbridge Council · 1 Jul 2026
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Romeo & Juliet - Middlesbrough Box Office
Middlesbrough Council · 1 Jul 2026
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New funding to tackle chewing gum on streets
We have received a grant of £27,500 to help get rid of chewing gum left behind by litterers.
Medway Council · 1 Jul 2026
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Our Adult Social Care teams set out a clear commitment to Barnsley residents following Care Quality Commission assessment
Barnsley Council has received its first Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment rating for Adult Social Care under the new national assurance framework. The service was rated ‘requires improvement’, just four points...
Barnsley Council · 1 Jul 2026
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Lincoln to welcome world-class cycling as Tour of Britain stage routes are revealed
The riders lining up for this year's 2026 Lloyds Tour of Britain Men will be in for a challenging contest, taking in nearly 900km with 8,814 metres of climbing across the five stages of the race.
City of Lincoln Council · 1 Jul 2026
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Oxfordshire County Council vetoes devolution opportunity for Thames Valley
Oxford City Council has expressed its disappointment at Oxfordshire County Council for scrapping a devolution deal that would have brought billions of pounds of investment to the Thames Valley.
Oxford Council · 1 Jul 2026
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Final phase of Chelmsford Garden Community given the green light - Chelmsford City Life
Chelmsford Council · 1 Jul 2026
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Communities and place - Chesterfield Borough Council
Chesterfield Council · 1 Jul 2026
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Free town centre parking to support Dudley borough’s summer events programme - Dudley Council News
Dudley Council · 1 Jul 2026
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Procurement - Lewes and Eastbourne Councils - Lewes and Eastbourne Councils
Eastbourne Council · 1 Jul 2026