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The Courier
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Courier
In Pictures: Cheers and charity at Dunfermline Gin Festival
The Dunfermline Gin Festival drew a large crowd to the Glen Pavilion on Friday. Guests were welcomed with a souvenir festival glass before enjoying an evening of gin tasting, dancing, and live music in the main hall. With over 40 fruity and flavoured gins to sample, there was something for everyone. Award winning live band, Cut the Cake, and DJ David Blackburn kept the gin lovers entertained throughout the evening. The event, organised by Dunfermline Rotary Club, aimed to raise funds for both local and international charities. The Festival has raised nearly £60,000 since it began. Photographer David Wardle was on hand to capture all the fun!
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Flats plan paused due to lack of affordable rentals
A decision on whether 164 flats can be built at a former factory site has been delayed by councillors after the developer said no affordable rentals could be included. Plans for the 18-storey scheme at Sayner Lane in Hunslet were deferred by Leeds City Council's planning panel. The group was told discount homes worth £5.7m could be provided under local planning policy, but developer Countrylarge Ltd said it was not financially viable. The hearing was also told a contribution to green spaces would also be reduced, from almost £207,000 to £31,800. David Blackburn, Green Party member for Farnley and Wortley, said the city was facing a shortage of affordable homes. He said: "We have got a crisis in certain sectors of the housing market and this does nothing to address that." The meeting was told the project would be subject to a "late-stage review", with an affordable housing contribution required if there was an excess profit. The district valuation service confirmed the scheme could only be delivered with no affordable homes, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service. Concerns were also raised the development could cause traffic problems because just three parking spaces were included. Dan Cohen, Conservative member for Alwoodley, told the meeting: "I think this is hugely problematic. For me, three is just too few." The plans would see 67 one-bed, 80 two-bedroom and 17-three bedroom apartments built at the site, a former glass factory. Councillors unanimously voted to defer the planning application at the meeting at Leeds Civic Hall. The developer is to be asked to revisit the green space contribution and consider design changes to allow for affordable housing. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North. Leeds City Council
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Flats plan paused due to lack of affordable rentals
A decision on whether 164 flats can be built at a former factory site has been delayed by councillors after the developer said no affordable rentals could be included. Plans for the 18-storey scheme at Sayner Lane in Hunslet were deferred by Leeds City Council's planning panel. The group was told discount homes worth £5.7m could be provided under local planning policy, but developer Countrylarge Ltd said it was not financially viable. The hearing was also told a contribution to green spaces would also be reduced, from almost £207,000 to £31,800. David Blackburn, Green Party member for Farnley and Wortley, said the city was facing a shortage of affordable homes. He said: "We have got a crisis in certain sectors of the housing market and this does nothing to address that." The meeting was told the project would be subject to a "late-stage review", with an affordable housing contribution required if there was an excess profit. The district valuation service confirmed the scheme could only be delivered with no affordable homes, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service. Concerns were also raised the development could cause traffic problems because just three parking spaces were included. Dan Cohen, Conservative member for Alwoodley, told the meeting: "I think this is hugely problematic. For me, three is just too few." The plans would see 67 one-bed, 80 two-bedroom and 17-three bedroom apartments built at the site, a former glass factory. Councillors unanimously voted to defer the planning application at the meeting at Leeds Civic Hall. The developer is to be asked to revisit the green space contribution and consider design changes to allow for affordable housing. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North. Leeds City Council
BBC News
12-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Hunslet flats plan paused due to lack of affordable rentals
A decision on whether 164 flats can be built at a former factory site has been delayed by councillors after the developer said no affordable rentals could be for the 18-storey scheme at Sayner Lane in Hunslet were deferred by Leeds City Council's planning group was told discount homes worth £5.7m could be provided under local planning policy, but developer Countrylarge Ltd said it was not financially hearing was also told a contribution to green spaces would also be reduced, from almost £207,000 to £31,800. David Blackburn, Green Party member for Farnley and Wortley, said the city was facing a shortage of affordable said: "We have got a crisis in certain sectors of the housing market and this does nothing to address that."The meeting was told the project would be subject to a "late-stage review", with an affordable housing contribution required if there was an excess district valuation service confirmed the scheme could only be delivered with no affordable homes, according to the Local Democracy Reporting were also raised the development could cause traffic problems because just three parking spaces were Cohen, Conservative member for Alwoodley, told the meeting: "I think this is hugely problematic. For me, three is just too few."The plans would see 67 one-bed, 80 two-bedroom and 17-three bedroom apartments built at the site, a former glass unanimously voted to defer the planning application at the meeting at Leeds Civic developer is to be asked to revisit the green space contribution and consider design changes to allow for affordable housing. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
Yahoo
03-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Bell County Judge issues emergency outdoor burn ban
Bell County, Tx (FOX 44) – Bell County Judge David Blackburn has issued an emergency order prohibiting outdoor burning. The order comes as high winds bringing dry air from West Texas is predicted for the next couple days. The order will remain in effect for seven days unless otherwise extended by further order by the Bell County Commissioners Court. Any reported burning in violation of the order will bring a response from the appropriate fire department to put it out and if a responding peace officer finds the person responsible for the fire, a citation will be issued. Governor Abbott today also announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate additional state emergency response resources in anticipation of extremely critical wildfire danger expected across West Texas and an increased risk of severe storms in North and East Texas this week. 'As the state faces increased wildfire risks in West Texas and potential severe storms in North and East Texas, Texas stands ready to swiftly deploy additional emergency response resources to communities that may be impacted,' said Governor Abbott. 'West Texans are strongly urged to limit any activities that may cause sparks or flames as dry conditions and sustained winds persist. North and East Texas communities should follow the guidance of state and local officials and take the necessary precautions to keep themselves and their loved ones safe during potential severe storms this week. I thank emergency management personnel and first responders for their tireless work across the state to keep Texans safe.' According to the Texas A&M Forest Service, dry surface fuels and sustained winds across the western regions support optimal conditions for fast moving wildfires in areas including the Panhandle, South Plains, Concho Valley, Big Country, Permian Basin, Far West, Hill Country, and portions of North, Central, and South Texas. The Texas A&M Forest Service has raised the Wildland Fire Preparedness Level to Level 3, indicating that wildfire activity is impacting several regions of the state as the result of drought, dry vegetation, or frequent fire weather events. TDEM and the Texas Emergency Management Council agencies are also monitoring the potential for severe weather to impact the northern and eastern regions of the state through the first part of this week. The National Weather Service is forecasting an increased threat of severe storms, with primary risks including tornadoes, damaging winds, and large hail, as well as heavy rainfall causing flash flooding. At the Governor's direction the Texas Department of Emergency Management ordered the Texas A&M Forest Service Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System to be ready. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
