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Flintshire Catholic super-school objectors given one final chance to make their case.

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Flintshire Catholic super-school objectors given one final chance to make their case
Flintshire County Council's Cabinet will open a 28-day objection period over plans to close four faith schools and build a 3-18 Catholic school - giving opponents one final chance to have their say.
www.leaderlive.co.uk
October 6, 2026 at 3:54 PM
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Wrexham councillors reject biomass boiler plans next to primary school again.

www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/2661219...

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Wrexham councillors reject biomass boiler plans next to primary school again
For a second time plans to install a biomass boiler in a building supplies warehouse next door to a school have been rejected by Wrexham councillors.
www.leaderlive.co.uk
October 6, 2026 at 1:58 PM
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Tuesday 6 October headlines in #Brighton and #Hove from the Local Democracy Reporting Service #LDreporter #Tiktok vm.tiktok.com/ZN8kSNAvC/
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October 6, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Changes to planning rules described as "like something out of Moscow or Beijing" #LDreporter www.theargus.co.uk/news/2660581...
Brighton council's latest rule changes have been compared to Russia and China
Opposition councillors slammed changes to the council’s planning rules as “an affront to democracy” and like something out of Moscow or Beijing
www.theargus.co.uk
October 6, 2026 at 8:22 AM
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Green councillor quizzes #Brighton & #Hove City Council on how it is following government food security advice #LDreporter www.brightonandhovenews.org/2026/10/06/e...
Emergency stockpile question provides food for thought
A Green councillor has asked what advice Brighton and Hove City Council has received from the government on creating a
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October 6, 2026 at 8:13 AM
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Campaigner calls for action from council to help #Brighton's LGBT+ venues #LDreporter www.brightonandhovenews.org/2026/10/05/c...
Campaigner urges council to support gay venues
The loss of two of Brighton’s biggest gay venues has prompted a community campaigner to call on the council to
www.brightonandhovenews.org
October 6, 2026 at 8:09 AM
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Can we have the lights by Christmas? As #Brighton boardwalk remains in the dark #LDreporter www.brightonandhovenews.org/2026/10/06/p...
Political power needed to switch on boardwalk lights
A Kemp Town resident has called for action to get the lights on the Black Rock boardwalk working by this
www.brightonandhovenews.org
October 6, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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A public consultation on 220 new homes on Rhode Lane in #Bridgwater has been extended due to @somersetcouncil.bsky.social IT issues: www.bridgwatermercury.co.uk/news/2660632... #LDReporter #Somerset
Consultation on 220 new Bridgwater homes to run until end of October
Hundreds of Bridgwater residents have been unable to object to Bloor Homes' revised Rhode Lane proposals due to issues with the planning portal
www.bridgwatermercury.co.uk
October 6, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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Revised plans have been submitted for 185 homes on Watercombe Lane in #Yeovil, next door to where the town's new David Lloyd leisure centre is being built: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2660744... #LDReporter #Somerset
Revised plans for 185 homes near Somerset's first David Lloyd leisure centre
The new leisure centre is currently under construction off Watercombe Lane - and 185 new homes could soon be delivered on its doorstep
www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk
October 6, 2026 at 7:58 AM
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Future ans meanwhile vision form Black Rock #Brighton will be up for discussion next week at cabinet #Ldreporter www.brightonandhovenews.org/2026/10/05/v...
Vision for Black Rock due to become clearer
The future of a long-vacant site in Brighton should become clearer within days, according to a senior councillor. But the
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October 6, 2026 at 7:53 AM
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Net World Sports expansion in Wrexham approved with up to 438 jobs promised.

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Net World Sports expansion in Wrexham approved with up to 438 jobs promised
Global sports equipment firm Net World Sports has secured approval to expand operation in Wrexham - creating up to 438 jobs.
www.leaderlive.co.uk
October 6, 2026 at 7:44 AM
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Residents parking scheme to be considered as Wrexham Kop expansion gets go ahead.

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Residents parking scheme to be considered as Wrexham Kop expansion gets go ahead
The initial capacity of Wrexham AFC's new Kop stand will be increased to 7,750 - but Wrexham's Planning Committee has insisted that a residents matchday parking remains under consideration.
www.leaderlive.co.uk
October 6, 2026 at 6:58 AM
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A #Bridgwater takeaway which was raided by the Home Office has secured a new licence from @somersetcouncil.bsky.social: www.bridgwatermercury.co.uk/news/2660876... #LDReporter #Somerset
Bridgwater takeaway raided by Home Office secures new licence
Deluxe Pizza has had to close at 11pm since September 2025 following a Home Office investigation - but the business has now changed hands
www.bridgwatermercury.co.uk
October 6, 2026 at 5:03 AM
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A new safer crossing near the @sainsburys.bsky.social store in #Bridgwater won't be delivered until after #Christmas, @somersetcouncil.bsky.social has confirmed: www.bridgwatermercury.co.uk/news/2660649... #LDReporter #Somerset #activetravel
New safe crossing near Bridgwater supermarket delayed until after Christmas
Disabled residents have been campaigning for a new crossing over The Leggar, near the town's Sainsbury's store, since February 2023
www.bridgwatermercury.co.uk
October 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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An electric vehicle charging hub could be created off the #A303 near #Ilminster, on land recently occupied by a family-owned motorhome business: www.chardandilminsternews.co.uk/news/ilminst... #LDReporter #Somerset
Much-loved Ilminster motorhome business site to get new lease of life
South West Motor Homes' former base on the Southfields Enterprise Park could be taken over by Tesla if plans are approved by Somerset Council
www.chardandilminsternews.co.uk
October 5, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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Council strengthens contaminated land monitoring after Michael Sheen documentary.

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Council strengthens contaminated land monitoring after Michael Sheen documentary
Wrexham Council will strengthen its management and monitoring of historic industrial chemical waste sites after unanimous support for a notice of motion.
www.leaderlive.co.uk
October 5, 2026 at 1:46 PM
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Flintshire’s last public toilets face closure threat again as transfer plans stall.

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Flintshire’s last public toilets face closure threat again as transfer plans stall
The last remaining public toilets in Flintshire face a new closure threat after plans to transfer ownership to town councils hit a number of stumbling blocks.
www.leaderlive.co.uk
October 5, 2026 at 1:23 PM
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Wellington House campaigner questions independence of scrutiny vote #LDreporter www.theargus.co.uk/news/2660062...
Brighton council scrutiny independence questioned after Wellington House vote rejected
The independence and effectiveness of scrutiny at Brighton and Hove City Council have been questioned because the Labour administration chairs the key committees and has the most members.
www.theargus.co.uk
October 5, 2026 at 8:36 AM
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Five-point plan to save #LGBT night life in #Brighton put before councillors #Ldreporter www.theargus.co.uk/news/2660062...
Brighton LGBT nightlife boss urges council to protect venues and help gay scene
The owner of one of Brighton’s leading venues made a heartfelt plea to councillors to protect and support the city’s LGBT nightlife.
www.theargus.co.uk
October 5, 2026 at 8:34 AM
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Opposition councillors speak out against changes to planning rules as "something out of Moscow or Beijing" #LDreporter #Brighton #Hove www.brightonandhovenews.org/2026/10/04/p...
Planning rule changes slated as ‘affront to democracy’
Opposition councillors slammed changes to the council’s planning rules as “an affront to democracy” and like something out of Moscow
www.brightonandhovenews.org
October 5, 2026 at 8:26 AM
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Call for dedicated webpage showing rulings for and against #Brighton & #Hove City Council rejected #Ldreporter www.brightonandhovenews.org/2026/10/03/p...
Plea for greater council transparency turned down
Opposition members called for greater transparency from Brighton and Hove City Council to make it easier for voters and taxpayers
www.brightonandhovenews.org
October 5, 2026 at 8:23 AM
danielmumbyldr.bsky.social
Efforts to replace the 37 Sports and Social Club near #Somerset's new £4bn 'gigafactory' have been delayed by a #flooding report: www.bridgwatermercury.co.uk/news/2660283... #LDReporter #Puriton #Woolavington
Replacement of social club near Somerset 'gigafactory' delayed
This Is Gravity Ltd. promised to build a replacement for the 37 Sports and Social Club as part of the delivery of the new £4bn 'gigafactory'
www.bridgwatermercury.co.uk
October 5, 2026 at 7:05 AM
danielmumbyldr.bsky.social
@somersetcouncil.bsky.social's decision to sell off the #Saxonvale site in #Frome town centre could be challenged by four local councillors: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2660209... #LDReporter #Somerset @martindimery.bsky.social @adamboyden.bsky.social
Sale of brownfield site for housing in Somerset town centre could be challenged
Four Somerset councillors have 'called in' Somerset Council's decision to sell off the Saxonvale brownfield site in Frome town centre to Newcore Capital
www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk
October 5, 2026 at 7:00 AM
danielmumbyldr.bsky.social
@somersetcouncil.bsky.social councillors have shared personal experiences of dementia as they backed a motion to make #Somerset more dementia-friendly: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2659881... #LDReporter @billrevans.bsky.social
Somerset councillors share personal stories of dementia in full council debate
Councillors unanimously backed a motion intended to make Somerset more dementia-friendly - with many sharing stories about the impact of the disease
www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk
October 4, 2026 at 6:37 AM
danielmumbyldr.bsky.social
Hundreds of #Somerset residents have signed a petition against proposals for a new 'garden village' of 7,000 homes south of the #M5 near #Taunton: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2660236... #LDReporter
Hundreds sign petition to block 7,000-home 'garden village' near Taunton
The first round of consultation on the new Somerset Local Plan has concluded - with the door still open on plans for 7,000 homes near Taunton
www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk
October 3, 2026 at 7:11 AM