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CTV News
4 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
Wellington Street will not be car-free year-round after report: Verdun mayor
Wellington Street is seen in the Montreal borough of Verdun Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press) Borough mayor Marie-Andrée Mauger posted on her Facebook page that after a public consultation (OCPM) report, the strip of road from Regina Street to 6th Avenue will be pedestrianized for the summer only. A petition was launched in 2023, and the OCPM held consultations to decide whether cars would be banned throughout the year. 'At the borough council meeting on June 30, we will submit the borough's response to the OCPM's recommendations,' Mauger wrote. 'I have always seen this citizen request as a declaration of love for our iconic artery.' The OCPM made three other recommendations. Any future pedestrianization plans should be done based on 'up-to-date studies on the impacts and benefits of the project in terms of accessibility, mobility, commercial dynamics, collateral effects and costs.' 'These studies should take into account the specific urban morphology of the neighbourhood, as well as parking issues in the vicinity of commercial and service establishments,' the post reads. The commission also suggests that the borough consider other ways to reduce vehicle traffic on Wellington outside of the summer pedestrianization period and continue efforts to 'reduce the nuisances associated with the summer pedestrianization of Wellington Street.' Included in the post were council members Sterling Downey, Benoit Gratton, Kaïla A. Munro, Véronique Tremblay, Enrique Machado and Céline-Audrey Beauregard. The mayor will table the response to the commission's report on June 30.
BBC News
5 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Reading bus prices to rise after government funding ends
Bus tickets prices in Reading are set to rise as government funding comes to an borough council said five million All-Bus tickets had been sold since the scheme was introduced in March 2023 as part of its £26m Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP). John Ennis, lead councillor for climate strategy and transport, said the council's scheme had brought bus usage close to pre-Covid levels, and that the authority remained "committed" to making public transport more he said the government funding "was never going to last forever" and the council could not subsidise bus travel. The All-Bus tickets allow passengers all-day travel on services run by several different operators in the Reading Monday, the ticket will cost £4.90 on an app and £5.40 if purchased on the bus. Currently, it costs £3.40 on the app and £3.50 on the Young Persons All-Bus ticket - currently £2.60 if bought on the app - will cost £4.20, and the Group All-Bus ticket will cost £10.80 during the peak period and £8.80 off-peak. Service improvements The council has introduced a number of improvements to its bus services, including the introduction of tap-on-tap-off payment and adding new services, such as those to and from Reading Green Park railway station."The council's BSIP has so far been successful in helping to bring passenger numbers close to the level they were before the Covid pandemic," said Mr Ennis."Reading already had an excellent bus service and the BSIP funding has allowed us to introduce a wide range of improvements to make bus journeys even more reliable, convenient, easier, faster and cheaper."Encouraging more people to travel by bus takes cars off roads, reduces congestion, improves air quality and benefits the health of Reading residents." You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
Wales Online
23-05-2025
- Business
- Wales Online
More than £20 million in funding approved for three Neath Port Talbot projects
More than £20 million in funding approved for three Neath Port Talbot projects It is part of a wider £70m funding allocation that has been announced in the past nine months Harbourside, Port Talbot (Image: Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council ) More than £20 million worth of funding has been approved from the Tata Steel/Port Talbot Transition Board this month for work on three multi-million-pound regeneration schemes. The announcement made on May 22, 2025, is the latest round of funding from the board, for projects it says will support more than 270 jobs along with the creation of additional construction jobs in the area. The new investment is worth a total of £21.2 million and is part of a wider £70m in funding that has been announced in the past nine months. The Tata Steel/Port Talbot Transition Board was set up in 2023 in order to support workers, businesses and communities in the wake of changes at the Tata Steel site based in Port Talbot. The first of the three funded projects will see £12.5 million given to help create an Advanced Manufacturing Production Facility/National Net Zero Centre of Excellence (AMPF) at Harbourside, Port Talbot. The aim of this scheme, worth a total of £35m, is to develop a production and training centre that will "drive forward low carbon and net zero skills training" in the area. Once completed it will make specialist equipment and test products that will also contribute to "up-scaling advanced manufacturing in the region". Article continues below It will receive additional funding from the Swansea Bay City Deal. Harbourside, Port Talbot (Image: Neath Port Talbot Council ) Elsewhere, £8.7m will go towards fully funding the redevelopment of two local business premises at the Metal Box near Briton Ferry and the Sandfields Business Centre. These two projects will convert and expand two existing buildings to "provide high quality accommodation to enable tenants to expand and improve access to new business units". Following the announcement, Secretary of State for Wales Jo Stevens said: "This latest investment means more than £70 million has been announced by the Transition Board in just nine months, delivering on our promise to the community. "The plans for the Celtic Freeport, development of floating offshore wind, preservation of steelmaking in the town and significant funding for regeneration all mean there is a bright future for Port Talbot." Article continues below Neath Port Talbot Council leader, Cllr Steve Hunt added: " As we work closely together in meeting the challenges of decarbonisation, it is vital that we also support local people and businesses to maximise the opportunities it offers. " The investment announced today will provide a significant boost to our ongoing work with partners to promote economic growth and to provide people with the skills needed for the industries of the future." For the latest Neath Port Talbot news sign up to our newsletter here.
The Sun
22-05-2025
- The Sun
The stunning English pleasure lake with abandoned diving boards… where swimming is banned
A HUGE pleasure lake an hour from London features stunning art-deco diving boards - but they are not actually allowed to be used as swimming is banned. Coate Water Country Park, in Swindon, features a diving platform that towers into the sky. 3 3 Originally built in 1935, the structure now stands in the unused lake. The park dates back to the 1820s, when it was first created as a feeder reservoir for the Wilts and Berks Canal. However it didn't take long before members of the local community saw it as a potential leisure retreat where they could enjoy fishing, boating and ice skating in the winter. In the 1930s, the Borough Council transformed the park, adding new facilities including an art-deco style swimming pool and the diving platform. But by 1958, swimming at Coate Water was deemed unsafe due to health and safety concerns and the diving platform was abandoned. Over the decades the landmark fell into disrepair and the steps were blocked off to deter vandals and thrill-seekers. Then in 2013, the platform received a Grade II status as one of only four surviving interwar concrete diving platforms in the UK, and the only one in a lake. Elsewhere in the park there is some opportunity for water play though, thanks to a large splash park. It that has recently undergone a £475,000 upgrade and is expected to reopen on May 23, with a sign at the site stating "get your bathing suits ready". The splash park has a sloped design to also accommodate wheelchair users. It has interactive wet zones and a paddling pool. A large car park is also located a short walk away, as well as Coate Water Cafe for refreshments. A traditional pub - The Sun Inn - is close too, with casual dining, a beer garden and a kids' play area. For those who fancy a walk, there is a path that goes around Coate Water, ideal for dog walking or enjoying the sun. A range of wildlife, including rare birds, can be spotted at the 56-acre park and barbeques can be hired. Also, a popular outdoor attraction to reopen on UK's largest lake – following shock closure last year. Plus, with hiking, cycling, sightseeing, and more, Lake Windermere is the perfect staycation spot. 3
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Waynesboro Mayor Richard Starliper dies
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Waynesboro Mayor Richard 'Dick' Starliper passed away on Friday at the age of 89, according to Borough Manager Jason Stains. Before becoming Mayor, Starliper was a member of the borough council and served from 1980 to 1988, then he served as Borough Council President from 1995 to 2002. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Then, in 2006, he ran for mayor, and remained in the role until his passing, Stains said. 'Dick was a wealth of institutional knowledge, and he shared that knowledge throughout his years of service. He was a friend, and a trusted advisor who loved this community,' Stains said in a statement. 'His service has left a lasting impact on Waynesboro.' Palmyra mayoral candidate charged with DUI after car hits house Starliper was not on the ballot for re-election as Mayor. There are only two Republican candidates, Douglas Carranzo and Dade Royer, who are running in the May 20 Primary Election. Details regarding Starliper's funeral service are expected to be released within the coming days. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
