Tag: Council
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Council tax could soon be doubled — but which homes and which areas are most at risk?
Homeowners in the top council‑tax bands could see their bills almost double if proposals being considered by the Treasury and the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) are adopted. The plan, which would target bands G and H, might raise around £4.4 billion a year, with surging house prices widening the gap in the current, 1991-based system.…
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Council lets garden office stay, but under strict conditions
A Monmouth couple has been told to install a privacy fence after neighbours complained their “luxury shed” was too large and intrusive. Llinos Ndlovu and her husband built the glass-fronted garden room and decking at the end of their home without planning permission in 2023. Monmouthshire County Council has now approved the structure retrospectively, but…
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Council lets garden office stay, but under strict conditions
A Monmouth couple has been told to install a privacy fence after neighbours complained their “luxury shed” was too large and intrusive. Llinos Ndlovu and her husband built the glass-fronted garden room and decking at the end of their home without planning permission in 2023. Monmouthshire County Council has now approved the structure retrospectively, but…
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Masonite Joins NLBMDA Manufacturers & Services Council
The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association (NLBMDA) announced today that Masonite is the newest member of the Association’s Manufacturers and Services Council (MSC). The Council is composed of the leading building material manufacturers and service providers serving the LBM industry. NLBMDA’s MSC members are established industry leaders who supply products and services to…
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Omaze £6m mansion prize in limbo over council planning dispute
When Vicky Curtis-Cresswell won a £6 million mansion in Blakeney, Norfolk, through an Omaze and Comic Relief raffle in March, she dreamed of moving in immediately. But now, nearly seven months later, she still hasn’t received the keys. The future of her prize, and her plans to settle her family, hangs on the outcome of…
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Construction CEOs Form Council to Address Suicide Prevention
Executives from some of the nation’s largest construction companies and unions have launched a CEO Advisory Council aimed at reducing suicide rates and improving mental health across the industry. The inaugural meeting, hosted by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), brought together leaders from Bechtel, Fluor, Turner Construction, North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU),…
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Private vs Council Certifier: Choosing the Best for Your Project
When planning a construction project in Australia, one of the key decisions property owners and builders face is choosing between a private certifier and a council certifier. Both types of building certifiers are authorised to assess and approve construction work, but they operate differently and offer distinct advantages and disadvantages. Understanding the differences between private…
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Bristol City Council is looking for a Senior Building Safety Manager to drive resident safety
Bristol City Council has announced an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional to take on the role of Senior Building Safety Manager, based in Bristol. The full-time, permanent position plays a pivotal part in ensuring the safety of high-rise, multi-occupied residential buildings across the city. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Council takes ‘critical action’ to reduce planning backlog
Councillor Mike Rigby, portfolio holder for economic development, planning and transportation, said: “This is an incredibly complex problem to solve, and we recognise that this critical action will impact on our residents. But it is necessary to bring work in progress down to a more manageable and sustainable standard and to make Somerset’s planning service a…
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Preston City Council signs up to construction skills framework
Councillor Valerie Wise, cabinet member for community wealth building at Preston Council, added: “By embedding the National Skills Academy for Construction benchmarks into our planning process, applicants are not only building homes and employment units but creating real opportunities for skills, employment, and community benefit.” View the original article and our Inspiration here