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The Hindu
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Nakkapalli Bulk Drug Park project opposed at public hearing
Mild tension prevailed at the public hearing conducted by Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB) on the Bulk Drug Park (BDP) project proposed at Nakkapalli on Wednesday, with the police detaining CPI(M) leaders and activists on charges of obstructing the programme. CPI(M) Central Committee leader K. Lokanatham, who was detained, said that this public hearing for the bulk drug project was held after Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the project in January this year. 'Not only the local residents but also a section of leaders and activists of the ruling coalition partners are opposing the project. However, the government is using the police force to conduct the public hearing without giving all stakeholders a chance to speak their mind,' Mr. Lokanatham said. The CPI(M) leader said that he was detained by the police during the public hearing and taken to S. Rayavaram police station, around 15 km from the venue. 'The police released me in the evening. A total of six candidates from our party were also detained,' he said. CPI(M) Anakapalli district secretary G. Koteswara Rao told the media that many locals and environmentalists raised red flags about the environmental and public health risks posed by the bulk drug park project. 'With this project, Nakkapalli will become like Jeedimetla of Hyderabad. We all saw how some areas such as Patancheru, Bollaram, Sangareddy, Jeedimetla in Hyderabad are suffering due to pollution and poisonous gases emitted by the industrial units there,' he said. People from fishing villages attended the public hearing held near the MRO office in Nakkapalli. They protested against the project. 'We are already witnessing recurrent accidents in pharma companies in Parawada mandal. Nakkapalli is proposed to be a bigger pharmaceutical hub than Parawada. The government shifted the project from Kakinada after facing strong opposition there,' said a villager. As per the guidelines for the scheme for promotion of BDPs introduced by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Union Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers in March 2020, the BDP project was proposed at Nakkapalli in Andhra Pradesh Bulk Drug Park in 1270.80 acres by M/s Andhra Pradesh Bulk Drug Infrastructure Corporation Limited. The total estimated project cost is ₹1257.75 crore.
BBC News
11-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Revised York Castle car park redevelopment plans submitted
Revised plans to upgrade the area around Clifford's Tower in York have been submitted for Castle Gateway scheme covers the Eye of York area where the River Foss meets the River project, which has been amended in order to cut costs, would now include a new park, play areas and 30 Blue Badge parking bays instead of a paved event to close Castle Car Park will be put before senior councillors later in the year and Pete Kilbane, deputy leader of the authority, said: "We are working to transform this area from a car park to a people park." The revised plans are based on responses to a public consultation that took place last consultants BDP said they had focused on accessibility, heritage and maintenance when drawing up the new said: "Our proposals include new play areas for families, something people have been asking for more of in the city centre, and green open space for people to relax and take some time out." The council said the revised proposals aimed to make the scheme more affordable so that it could still be January councillors were told the first phase of the scheme would cost an estimated £3.5 Foale, the council's city development lead at the time, said the cost of plans for the scheme approved in 2020 would now be close to £16m, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Katie Lomas, the council's Labour finance and major projects spokesperson, said submission of the planning application was an "important step forward for the scheme"."These plans seek to create a versatile public space where people of all ages want to spend time, making it greener and more accessible, as well as more affordable and deliverable, when compared to previous plans," she said. A planned multi-storey car park at St George's Fields is no longer set to go ahead, though improvements to existing facilities are still being revised Castle Gateway proposals are set to go before the council's executive in September and a decision will be made separately on the planning application. Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
Irish Independent
23-06-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
Navan invites residents to take part in ‘game changer' town centre expansion
A newly launched public survey is inviting residents, businesses, and community groups to share their views on the future of the Navan Town Centre Expansion Area, a strategic zone earmarked for major regeneration. Located off the Trim Road and Carraig Road, the area is set to become an extension of Navan's town centre and potentially the home of the long-awaited Navan Central Rail Station. Councillor Eddie Fennessy is urging residents to take part in the survey. 'The Trim Road/Dan Shaw Road/Carraige Road area is up for a massive redevelopment over the coming years,' he said on a social media post. 'This survey is very important. It gives people an opportunity to contribute the overall design. I'd like to see as many people as possible participate in that process.' The Navan councillor who just finished serving his term as Mayor said the most important piece of infrastructure on this development is the proposed train station - 'Its delivery will attract business to the town, creating employment opportunities.' Cllr Fennessy added: 'It will take cars off the road, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and congestion problems. And we will be connected to the rail grid bringing multiple benefits in terms of connectivity, tourism and economic growth. It really will be a game changer for Navan.' The survey includes a broad range of topics, from sustainable transport links to placemaking features like a civic plaza and pedestrian and cycle access to Páirc Tailteann — to which Cllr Fennessy says reflect 'an ambition on the council's part to design a communal space that people will enjoy for decades to come.' According to Meath County Council, the project is an opportunity to enhance Navan's connectivity, economy, and liveability. With the support of urban design consultants Building Design Partnership (BDP), the Master Plan will explore how to best develop the currently underutilised lands into a lively urban quarter featuring commercial, residential, and community spaces. The development will also integrate with Navan's existing public realm, cultural quarter, hospital, and major community amenities. It supports broader goals laid out in long-term plans such as Navan 2050 and the Navan Town Centre Integrated Public Realm and Movement Plan 2030. The council stresses that feedback gathered during this pre-draft consultation phase will directly influence the final Master Plan. The public can submit their feedback until Monday, July 14, 2025. Funded by the Local Democracy Reporting Scheme.
The Sun
18-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Abandoned UK landmark bought for £1 is getting £20MILLION transformation to ‘bring 1960s vibe' back to city centre
A DERELICT building in a city centre is being given some much-needed love and attention - with plans to turn it into 140 new homes. An ambitious architect is set to transform the landmark structure and add a retro vibe. The building has been Grade II listed since 2007 and now it's time for a £20m makeover. The former Civic Centre in Plymouth is due to be turned into a thriving residential area boasting urban loft-style living. The 14-storey property has seen no life in it since council staff left the premises in 2015. There are big plans for the iconic building, which was first opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1962. Plymouth City Council - who previously bought the site back from developers in 2024 for £1 - is ploughing in £20m from Homes England to start work on the redevelopment. Building Design Partnership (BDP) have started on plans to resurrect the building, where Plymouth City College will set up a campus on the bottom two floors. Mark Braund, architect director at BDP, said: "It's an amazing urban loft-style living with exposed surfaces. "That's our ambition that we'd like to achieve with this building - a really unique product for Plymouth. "There are amazing views out over the city and we want to capitalise on all of that 1960s vibe this building has - we just need to bring it back out." BDP who are behind projects including the University of Plymouth's Roland Levinsky building and 2013's Theatre Royal regeneration project. That was NOT on my bingo card' say TV fans as huge US star is spotted on very normal UK holiday to Plymouth Plymouth City Council's Mark Lowry, added: "I think we can give people some confidence. We've got a very ambitious programme to bring this building back to life. "We've now got the right architect in place, we've got City College on the ground floors of this building and we're bringing it forward for residential opportunities in the coming years." It's thought it will take between five to six years to complete the project. It comes after Plymouth's Tinside Lido was named one of the best in Europe. The website boasts you can 'dive into the iconic 1935 art-deco outdoor saltwater pool, set against the stunning backdrop of Plymouth Sound National Marine Park. Locals may want to add the summer solstice event on June 21 to their diaries. This will open at 4:30am for swimmers who want to watch the sunrise in spectacular style. The lido first opened in 1935 and is celebrating its 90th birthday this year. 2
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Community Leaders Launch Education Center to Address Needs in SC's "Corridor of Shame"
BDP Foundation Funds After-School Mentoring, Counseling, Meals SUMMERTON, S.C., May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Rural Clarendon County, SC, is marked by flat, sandy roads mixed with ashes of pain but today lead to new hope for generations of impoverished young students. On Saturday, May 24, the Briggs, DeLaine, Pearson Foundation (BDP) will host an open house from 11 am to 4 pm for its new, 4,000 sq. ft. Education Center at 9355 Alex Harvin Hwy. in Summerton, SC. The center will provide after-school mentoring, homework help, vocational opportunities, counseling, and nutritious meals for students of all ages. Partners include Classic Remodeling & Construction, CPI Security, the S.C. Education Alliance and Clemson University's "Call Me MiSTER" Foundation. BDP Board Chairman Marguirite DeLaine, a retired SC teacher who grew up in Clarendon, says support is desperately needed for the region's challenged school system. The new center is next door to Dr. Rose H. Wilder Elementary and Scotts Branch High School. Students are 95% African American, most of whom are eligible for free lunch programs and live in poverty. Scotts Branch ranks at 40% in mathematics proficiency and 63% in reading in S.C. The region is the epicenter of S.C.'s I-95 "Corridor of Shame," the title of a shocking 2005 PBS documentary that exposed decaying schools, inadequate funding, failing test scores and generational despair. When asked what has changed in the 20 years since the documentary, DeLaine shakes her head, "nothing." With one exception: "Hope reigns," she says. "There is potential in every student," she says. "Our faith and possibilities keep us going. They always have. We have a tradition of rolling up of our sleeves, addressing education ourselves, instead of throwing up our hands." In the 1950's and 60's, persistent calls for improved schools met with violence, job losses, evictions, and intimidation. The home and church of community leader Rev. J.A. DeLaine (Marguirite's uncle) were burned to rubble. But today, meaningful change is underway, says DeLaine. BDP's board consists of educators and professionals, many of whom were raised in Clarendon. Objectives of BDP programs include improving test scores, raising education standards, and creating pathways out of poverty. "We are the pebble thrown into a pond," she says. "The ripples of this work will spread in all directions." BDP Foundation BDP was founded in 1993 to memorialize the Briggs v. Elliott legal challenge to bring quality education to the region. The 1953 case was the first of its kind to argue the constitutionality of racially segregated schools. It became the cornerstone of legal arguments for Brown v. Board of Education, which won a U.S. Supreme Court landmark decision in 1954. Today, the foundation honors its legacy with the launch of a new Education Center to mentor, teach and feed local students. Links: BDP Foundation SC Education Alliance Call Me MiSTER Corridor of Shame Contact: Marguirite DeLaine, 919-612-6154, 395297@ Or, J. Dean Foster – 843-810-0346, 395297@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE BDP Foundation
