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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Yahoo
City safety under review as part of consultation
People have been asked how safe they feel in Doncaster city centre as part of a consultation launched by the council and police. A recent survey found more than half of people who live and work in the city felt unsafe because of issues such as begging and anti-social behaviour. The council said people would now be asked to share their experiences of crime and other issues that were having an impact on their lives. Councillor Glyn Jones, deputy mayor and cabinet member for safer communities, said the results would "help us decide what we ought to prioritise in the future and how to best use our collective resources to improve safety for our city". Jones said "significant headway" had already been made on improving safety, including through more council patrols, new CCTV and an increased police presence. Ch Supt Pete Thorp from South Yorkshire Police said the Safer Stronger Doncaster Partnership (SSDP) was seeing "real change and improvements". He said instances of the "most serious violence across the borough" had reduced by 25%. Mr Thorp said: "But it is important that we don't just rely on our assumptions or data to tell us if things are improving or not." "This consultation will allow us to effectively respond to residents' concerns and ultimately, we hope that this will result in residents feeling and seeing positive change." The consultation runs until 6 July and a series of events to discuss the results will be announced following its conclusion. Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North Consultation over anti-social behaviour order South Yorkshire Police Doncaster Council
BBC News
4 days ago
- BBC News
Doncaster city centre safety under review as part of consultation
People have been asked how safe they feel in Doncaster city centre as part of a consultation launched by the council and police.A recent survey found more than half of people who live and work in the city felt unsafe because of issues such as begging and anti-social council said people would now be asked to share their experiences of crime and other issues that were having an impact on their Glyn Jones, deputy mayor and cabinet member for safer communities, said the results would "help us decide what we ought to prioritise in the future and how to best use our collective resources to improve safety for our city". Jones said "significant headway" had already been made on improving safety, including through more council patrols, new CCTV and an increased police Supt Pete Thorp from South Yorkshire Police said the Safer Stronger Doncaster Partnership (SSDP) was seeing "real change and improvements".He said instances of the "most serious violence across the borough" had reduced by 25%.Mr Thorp said: "But it is important that we don't just rely on our assumptions or data to tell us if things are improving or not.""This consultation will allow us to effectively respond to residents' concerns and ultimately, we hope that this will result in residents feeling and seeing positive change."The consultation runs until 6 July and a series of events to discuss the results will be announced following its conclusion. Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North
The Sun
13-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
I came back from hol to find neighbour's HUGE eyesore extension looming over my fence – it's bigger than my entire HOUSE
A PENSIONER got back from a month-long break in India to find a massive structure had been built up to the boundary of his property. Les Whitaker, 75 claims he was completely unaware of the two-storey extension, which now towers above the back fence of his property in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. 4 4 4 The first Les knew of the new building was upon returning from holiday to see it looming over his fence, blocking out the light from his garden and bungalow windows. Planning permission was granted by Shropshire Council last September, giving property owner Glyn Jones consent for the "remodelling of existing house to provide additional living accommodation, garaging and storage, reordering of elevations and roof profile". But Les claims he received no notification from the authority about the plans for neighbouring Field House and would have opposed them if the knew it was being built. Dad-of-three Les, who lives with wife Heather, 75, says the huge 'eyesore' now blocks out some sunlight and also fears it will devalue their home. The grandad-of-seven, who used to run a design and advertising agency, said: "I came back from a month's holiday in India, and there it was. "It's a massive building, it's bigger than my bungalow. "I had no knowledge about what was happening at all. "I contacted the council and they said they don't have to write to neighbours. "Apparently around Covid time, they changed their policy which basically says they don't need to inform residents of these type of applications." A report by Tracy Darke, assistant director of economy and place, said "the proposed development will not result in any detrimental impact from causing an overbearing impact, loss of light or loss of privacy". Les added: "It was all signed off as not impacting any neighbours, well I beg to differ. Moment neighbour 'STEALS' 1.9m of next door's garden & tears down their shed in bitter land row while they're on holiday "It's an eyesore and also blocks out some of our light. It has probably impacted the valuation of our house and we've had the discussion about whether to move house or not now. "Its just a sad state of affairs really." Les believes the structure is a garage and storage facility, but he said that the planning application mentioned accommodation as well. After not receiving any notification of the build, Les has pointed out that signing up to development alerts for his whole area is the only way he would have been informed ahead of time. He said: "Other than that the council can just pretty much do as they please, and I want other people to be aware of that. "It has had a big impact on us and we're not best pleased about it" What are your legal rights? Estate agent Petty Son & Prestwich have previously shared their tips on what your rights are if a neighbour is complaining about you blocking their sunlight. According to their guide, your neighbour might be able to get your tree cut back if it is blocking light from passing through a window or glass door in your property. Under the Rights of Light Act, if a property has received daylight for the last 20 years, it may be entitled to continue to receive that light. However, Chun Wong, head of the dispute resolution team at Hodge Jones and Allen solicitors, points out that the right is to "daylight" and not "sunlight". "This is usually restricted to one foot of candlelight. There is also no right to a 'view'," she explained. "If you do have a right to light which is being adversely affected by large trees, then you may be able to apply to the court to restore your right or get an injunction to prevent interference with your right. A Shropshire Council spokesman said: "The application was publicised in accordance with the legal requirements and Shropshire Council's policy by a site notice, and the application was also available to view in full on the planning portal on the council's website. "We encourage residents to sign up to our planning online service where they can register their interest in receiving updates about applications for planning permission in their area. "The system allows residents to set an area of interest and to track applications of interest." Glyn Jones has been approached for comment.
Daily Mail
13-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Furious pensioner returns from holiday to find 'eyesore' two-storey extension at the end of his garden
An angry homeowner has told how he returned from holiday to find a giant 'eyesore' extension erected at the end of his garden. Les Whitaker, 75, got back from a month-long break in India to find his neighbour had erected a massive garage overlooking his home in an affluent community in Shrewsbury. Father-of-three Les, who lives with wife Heather, 75, on a private road where houses sell for up to £1million, claims the property no longer gets as much sunlight and fears it will devalue their home. Planning permission was granted by Shropshire Council last September, giving property owner Glyn Jones consent for the make over. But the grandfather-of-seven claims he was completely unaware of the plans for the major extension, including the construction of the huge two storey garage which now towers above his back fence. The newly constructed building has enough space for three vehicles on the ground floor, while the first floor could potentially be used for storage, as a games room or personal office space. The council said the application was 'publicised in accordance with the legal requirements' and had been available to view on the local planning portal. The planning application also claimed the 'proposed siting, scale and design' of the extension would not have any 'adverse impact on the surroundings, or visual amenity of the locality or neighbouring properties'. The view from the end of Les' property before he went on a month-long holiday to India (left) compared to his view now (right) after he returned Retired Les, who used to run a design and advertising agency, said: 'I came back from a month's holiday in India, and there it was. 'It's a massive building, it's bigger than my bungalow. I had no knowledge about what was happening at all. 'I contacted the council and they said they don't have to write to neighbours. 'Apparently around Covid time, they changed their policy which basically says they don't need to inform residents of these type of applications.' A report by Tracy Darke, assistant director of economy and place, said 'the proposed development will not result in any detrimental impact from causing an overbearing impact, loss of light or loss of privacy'. Les added: 'It was all signed off as not impacting any neighbours. Well I beg to differ. 'It's an eyesore and also blocks out some of our light. It has probably impacted the valuation of our house and we've had the discussion about whether to move house or not now. Its just a sad state of affairs really. 'I believe it's a garage and storage facility but the application said something about accommodation as well, so we're not too sure what he's going to use it for. 'I don't know exactly how big it is either but it's a two storey building with a three car garage. 'It sounds like the only way you can be notified of these things is to sign up to an alert for developments in your area. 'Other than that the council can just pretty much do as they please, and I want other people to be aware of that. 'It has had a big impact on us and we're not best pleased about it.' A Shropshire Council spokesman said: 'The application was publicised in accordance with the legal requirements and Shropshire Council's policy by a site notice, and the application was also available to view in full on the planning portal on the council's website. 'We encourage residents to sign up to our planning online service where they can register their interest in receiving updates about applications for planning permission in their area. 'The system allows residents to set an area of interest and to track applications of interest.'
BBC News
06-05-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Doncaster Mayor Ros announces her new deputy
Mayor of Doncaster appoints first cabinet member Glyn Jones has been appointed as deputy to Mayor Ros Jones Doncaster Mayor Ros Jones has re-appointed her long-standing ally Glyn Jones as her deputy in the first cabinet appointment since being re-elected. Mr Jones served as deputy mayor and cabinet member for housing in Ros Jones' last term and before the elections on May 1, 2025. Ros Jones was voted in as Mayor of Doncaster for a fourth consecutive term last week, beating Reform UK's Alexander Jones. Despite losing the mayoral race, Reform UK took 37 of the 55 seats on City of Doncaster Council.
