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BBC News
2 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Saltburn residents frustrated at summer hut refurbishment
Residents are angry at the "terrible timing" of a long-overdue refurbishment of the only shelter on a popular stretch of Victorian replica shelter is a community focal point on the lower promenade at Philip Thomson said it was a "disgrace" the local authority had not taken time to understand the impact on the local community of shutting the shelter in summer.A spokesperson for Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council said the work should be completed over "the next couple of weeks." Thomson said he has raised the issue of unsafe seating in the structure multiple times over the last two said: "On two occasions previously there have been cordons around the area but no work was carried out and the shelter was re-opened."I have asked for a detailed work schedule and a plan for start and finish, but I have been given none of that."Helen Khan, who lives in the town, said: "The shelter is the only one on the lower promenade at Saltburn."It is terrible timing on the council's part and it needs to be repaired as soon as possible as it is such a well used shelter."A council spokesperson said: "The materials are on order and we have an expected timescale for completion over the next couple of weeks. "We appreciate that some residents and visitors may be affected while the work is taking place, however other similar facilities are available on the lower prom." Follow BBC Tees on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
BBC News
4 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Victoria Park paddling pool in Leamington reopens after upgrade
A refurbished paddling pool is due to reopen on Saturday, following delays getting District Council said upgrades to the pool at Victoria Park in Leamington included non-slip surfaces, improved surrounds, jets and fountains with free-standing shades and benches around the authority said it would be open throughout the school summer holidays and remain open until September."We really appreciate people's patience as we've worked to get the pool ready and open for the summer holidays," said councillor Will Roberts. "It's fantastic to be able to provide this fun, free, family friendly facility in the centre of Leamington."Meanwhile, the authority said it was facing "ongoing challenges" with the refurbishment of the paddling pool at St Nicholas Park in Warwick, having earlier said it would open by the updates will be made in the coming weeks, a spokesperson said."Due to the more complex nature of the construction of the St Nicholas Park paddling pool and ongoing challenges with onsite water levels, this facility will take a little longer to complete," they council did not provide a date for when the St Nicholas Park pool was expected to reopen. Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
6 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Deal to turn St Albans manor into luxury hotel falls through
A deal to turn a Victorian mansion that housed a nightclub into a luxury hotel has fallen Albans City Council, which owns Batchwood Hall, had agreed a 35-year lease with the Oakman Group which went into administration this chain had planned to spend millions refurbishing the building into a hotel, wedding and function venue with a bar and a the council has said the agreement has been terminated and the former nightclub is back on the market. Robin Taylor, strategic director for customer, business and corporate support at St Albans City and District Council, said: "We are sorry to hear that Oakman Inns and Restaurants has gone into administration."We had been talking to Oakman about a financial settlement to allow them to withdraw from the Batchwood Hall project and are now in contact with the joint administrators about this."The agreement for lease has now been terminated as, sadly, Oakman are no longer in a position to meet the conditions."Planning permission to refurbish the building has already been Taylor added: "Oakman's difficulties will have no impact on our 2025/26 cashflow or budget as no rental income had been due."The deal allowed for a long rent-free period in exchange for the major capital investment needed to transform the building."The house was built in 1874 for Edmund Beckett, who co-designed the mechanism for the clock of the Palace of Westminster - and restored St Albans Batchwood was launched at the house in the 1980s.A golf course was built in the grounds in 1935 and it was used as a Covid-19 vaccination centre during the pandemic. Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Post Office to re-open on High Street, months after previous branch's closure
The post office in Stockton town centre will reopen in a new spot on High Street with extended hours, months after the previous branch's closure. The Post Office says the former Furniture Express shop will be refurbished to house the post office branch, along with a new convenience store. The previous branch on Wellington Square closed with the town's WHSmith store in May. The new shop at 148 High Street is due to open at 1pm on Monday, September 29, with opening hours 9am to 5.30pm, Monday to Saturday, and 9am to 4pm Sundays. The Post Office says it will provide '58 hours of Post Office service a week for the convenience of customers". 'This is an extra 11 hours and 30 minutes of Post Office service a week, including all-day Sunday and Saturday afternoon. There will be two full-screened counters and one combi counter available,' says the Post Office. It adds on its website: 'Whilst the decision has already been made to reopen this branch, we would still like your views on access at the new location. We welcome feedback that can help inform our plans.' Customers have been invited to share their views on access at the new premises and other feedback in an online consultation with a questionnaire. This chance to give comments closes on August 20. Submissions can also be made via email to comments@ by post to Freepost YOUR COMMENTS, or by telephone 03452 660115 or Textphone 03457 223355. Stockton West MP Matt Vickers welcomed the news, saying: 'It is vital that everyone has access to services, and it is good news that the future of the post office in Stockton town centre is secured.' Stockton North MP Chris McDonald posted on social media: 'This will be a modern, open-plan main-style branch, providing essential services for our community from a central, accessible location."
BBC News
22-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Corby football pitch reopened after 90k refurbishment
A 3G football pitch which was identified as of poor quality has undergone a £90,000 popular facility at West Glebe in Corby has reopened, following the project backed by North Northamptonshire received £25,000 from the Football Foundation, with the local authority providing the remaining Benneyworth, the council's Reform UK executive member for health and leisure, said: "The Astroturf was in desperate need of resurfacing having been patch repaired over several years." The Football Foundation is the English football charity backed by funding from the Football Association, Premier League and to the council the pitch is used by both male and female teams from junior to senior level, as well as walking authority said it hoped to increase participation in the area following the project. Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
