Cars may be banished from town centres under plans to reopen high streets. Town halls have been ordered to overhaul busy shopping areas before retailers resume trading in a fortnight. Suggestions include ‘queue zones’ outside stores with spray markings and temporary barriers. The guidance from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government also recommends that … Read more
Nearly 20 UK council areas have NOT yet seen their coronavirus peaks in this first wave despite numbers falling nationwide and lockdown being eased Eighteen councils in Britain have still not yet seen their coronavirus death peak North Somerset, Preston, Doncaster and Carlisle are enduring their worst weeks ONS data has revealed a considerable degree … Read more
‘Safety stamp’ launched by World Travel & Tourism Council for ‘hygienic’ destinations and businesses in bid to reassure holidaymakers and speed up tourism recovery Saudi Arabia, Barcelona, Portugal, Cancun and Seville all back the stamp The initiative is also backed by the United Nations World Tourism Organization Businesses can use the stamp once hygiene protocols … Read more
Auditors fined £25m as Financial Reporting Council gets tough in wake of a string of bean counting scandals By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:50 BST, 1 January 2020 | Updated: 21:50 BST, 1 January 2020 The FRC has been keen to demonstrate a tougher stance towards auditors in the wake of a … Read more
The bitter row over Government plans to reopen schools exploded into fresh coronavirus chaos today as a second council said it would defy Government orders to restart classes. Hartlepool in County Durham, joined Liverpool in saying it would ignore the plan to let some primary school pupils back to the school from June 1. Education … Read more
Councils facing a £5billion cash shortfall caused by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic could charge families higher council tax for worse public services. Before the lockdown local authorities bought shopping centres and office blocks to make up for lost money after government cuts. Since 2016 local authorities have borrowed £6.6billion in total to pay for this type of retail. … Read more
A council has been accused of ‘wasting taxes’ and trying to earn ‘brownie points’ by painting a ‘thank you NHS‘ messages on a busy road instead of attending to its potholes. Swindon Borough Council took to social media to reveal that its Highways Team had painted a thank you message to NHS staff in an … Read more
Keep QUIET for carers! Killjoy council chiefs tell cul-de-sac residents their weekly clapping for NHS workers is a ‘noise nuisance’ after single complaint Perry Clark plays three songs through a speaker for a singalong every Thursday He plays You’ll Never Walk Alone, and Dame Vera Lynn’s We’ll Meet Again The Heathrow worker claims another resident … Read more
Tenant gives her housing association flat a new lease of life with a white-washed vinyl floor, chandelier and a plush pink rug – and it cost just £250 Thrifty mother revealed she transformed her family living room for just £250 Laura Stockdale, from Sussex, who shares two daughters with her fiance Took to Facebook group … Read more
Council seeks £11-an-hour social distancing officer: ‘Resilient character’ who can move on lockdown flouters could earn up to £21,000-a-year Flexible Community Support Officer advertised by Kingdom Security in Essex Role in West Thurrock will involve ‘making sure that people are social distancing’ Applicants should have ‘resilient character’ as there is ‘occasional confrontation’ By Faith Ridler … Read more