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PoliticsOct 9Work begins to build 34 local council homesTwo new council housing developments in the area have reached a significant milestone, with construction now underway at sites in Welshpool and Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant. The developments, located at the former Gungrog School site in Welshpool and near the Maes yr Esgob estate in Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant, will deliver new affordable homes to help meet housing demand in the area. Powys County Council is working with local company SJ Roberts Construction Ltd to deliver the schemes, which form part of the council's programme to increase the supply of high-quality, sustainable housing across the county. Cllr Matthew Dorrance, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for a Fairer Powys, said: “It was fantastic to see work begin on these much-needed council homes. They represent another important step in our commitment to providing secure, affordable and high-quality homes for people across Powys. “Council homes are key to ending the housing emergency, and these developments show the progress we are making to increase their supply across the county. They will help meet a range of local housing needs, giving individuals and families the opportunity to put down roots in the communities they know. “Their energy-efficient design will also help residents manage household costs, while supporting our ambition to build a Stronger, Fairer, Greener Powys. I look forward to seeing both developments take shape and the lasting difference they will make for residents and the wider community.” Council-appointed contractor SJ Roberts Construction Ltd will deliver 34 highly insulated, energy-efficient homes across the two developments. Mike Sambrook, Managing Director at SJ Roberts Construction, said: “It’s great to see work underway on these developments and to mark that milestone alongside the team at Powys County Council. These schemes build on our growing relationship with the council and we’re proud to be supporting a number of important projects across the county. “As a locally based contractor, we take real pride in delivering projects that will have a lasting impact on the communities around us. These 34 homes have been designed to provide high-quality, energy-efficient accommodation that responds directly to local housing need, and we’re looking forward to seeing both schemes take shape over the coming months.” In Welshpool, 16 bungalows will be built on the former Gungrog School site. The school building has been demolished to make way for homes designed to meet local housing need and support more sustainable living. In Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant, 18 homes will be built on land north-west of Maes yr Esgob. The development will include one, two and three-bedroom houses and bungalows, as well as one-bedroom flats, providing a range of affordable homes for the community. Part-funded by the Welsh Government, the homes will be owned and managed by Powys County Council and allocated through the Common Housing Register. PICTURE: Left: Former Gungrog Site, Welshpool (from left):Councillor Matthew Dorrance (Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for a Fairer Powys), County Councillor Carol Robinson (Welshpool Gungrog), Mike Sambrook (Managing Director at SJ Roberts Construction) Right: Maes yr Esgob, Llanrhaeadr-ym-mochnant (from left): Nicola Downes (Housing Development Officer, Powys County Council), Councillor Matthew Dorrance (Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for a Fairer Powys), County Councillor Aled Davies (Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant and Llansilin), Ed Marston (Site Manager), Mike Sambrook (Managing Director at SJ Roberts Construction).mywelshpool_co_uk · united kingdom
PoliticsOct 9Enfield planning applications include conservation changes and new signageHere are planning applications submitted to the London Borough of Enfield through the public notice portal this week.thetottenhamindependent_uk · united kingdom
PoliticsOct 9Enfield planning applications include conservation changes and new signageHere are planning applications submitted to the London Borough of Enfield through the public notice portal this week.enfieldindependent_uk · united kingdom
PoliticsOct 9Enfield planning applications include conservation changes and new signageHere are planning applications submitted to the London Borough of Enfield through the public notice portal this week.time_series · united kingdom
PoliticsOct 9India Bloc MPs to Meet President Murmu at 8 PM, Assemble at Parliament Central Hall at 5 PMOpposition leaders have been demanding his resignation, alleging irregularities in the revision of electoral rolls. The Election Commission and BJP have rejected the Opposition's allegations.republicworld · india
PoliticsOct 9Violence is 'not general' in French students protests, MEP saysFrench S&D MEP Emma Rafowicz says Emmanuel Macron’s government is “completely irresponsible” in its handling of the ongoing student protests in France.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 9Nigerian states’ revenues rise 93%, but education spending drops — World BankThe World Bank says Nigeria’s 36 states recorded a 93 per cent increase in revenues between 2023 and 2025, but education received a declining share of the sector’s expenditure. The post Nigerian states’ revenues rise 93%, but education spending drops — World Bank appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 9Trump insists work on Reflecting Pool is complete - despite workers still at the siteTrump claimed that vandals had caused damage to the pool, with a former Olympic canoeist being arrested amid the controversyThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 9Puente recognizes that the Government “does not have the tools” to solve the housing problem: “That is why elections have been called”El ministro asegura que sus encuestas prevén que el PSOE “será la primera fuerza” el 29-NEl País
PoliticsOct 9Feijóo accepts two electoral debates with Sánchez, including a face-to-face, and grants TVE only one interviewEl PP propone que el enfrentamiento principal sea el 16 de noviembre, y rechaza que su candidato debata en la pública por considerarla "parcial" y "sumisa" al PSOE LeerEl Mundo
PoliticsOct 9UDF, LDF working together to corner ruling BJP in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, says Mayor V.V. RajeshRajesh says he will 'resist all attempts to level false charges against him’The Hindu
PoliticsOct 9Bosnia and Herzegovina will soon have a new Grand MuftiThe new leader of the Islamic Community in Bosnia and Herzegovina will be elected on October 10. The reis-ul-ulema's role is not only important for Muslims in the country itself, but could inspire Muslims across Europe.DW News [en]
PoliticsOct 9Delhi court grants Brij Bhushan time to reply to plea against acquittalWhen the Court asked the Delhi Police if it was going to file an appeal, the public prosecutor said a decision on the issue is yet to be taken, and sought 15 days to inform the Court about the decisionThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 9Americans protest against sexual violence: 'Done with protecting the elite'In tientallen Amerikaanse steden zijn mensen de straat opgegaan tegen seksueel geweld. Wat begon met woede over de verkrachtingszaak op de prestigieuze Cornell Universiteit is uitgegroeid tot iets groters. Demonstranten willen verantwoording en gerechtigheid, "van het studentenhuis tot het Witte Huis". In Washington, D.C. verzamelden zich gisteravond honderden mensen. "Hoeveel jonge vrouwen leggen we het zwijgen op om de toekomst van 'veelbelovende jonge mannen' te beschermen?", vraagt activiste Cheyenne Hunt aan de menigte. "Nul!", is het antwoord. Jane Doe De demonstranten in het hele land bNOS Buitenland
PoliticsOct 9Italy's Giorgia Meloni passes key electoral law ahead of 2027 electionsItaly's prime minister has succeeded in her bid to reintroduce proportional representation with a majority bonus. However, polls suggest she would not necessarily benefit from the new rules.Le Monde [en]
PoliticsOct 9Atiku, NDC Fault FG’s 30-Day Petrol DiscountAtiku questioned what would happen when the discount ended, arguing that a temporary reduction would not address transport fares and food prices. The post Atiku, NDC Fault FG’s 30-Day Petrol Discount appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
PoliticsOct 9Former New Zealand PM: Associate membership with Brussels "very interesting" for the countryHelen Clark, former prime minister of New Zealand, says a form of associate membership of the European Union, similar to the proposal for Canada, would be “very interesting”. She highlights access to the single market as a potential key benefit for a “distant trading country” such as New Zealand.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 9Finland: The world's happiest country has a debt problem it can no longer ignoreFinns have many reasons to feel content, but the country's pile of debt is not one of them. Russia's war in Ukraine has added to the fiscal burden. Can the Nordic nation absorb another shock?DW News [en]
PoliticsOct 9Christa Pike suffers severe psychological trauma after surviving her failed executionThe woman who survived an execution attempt in Tennessee faces severe psychological consequences, according to her legal team. Her physical health is improving, but doubts about the trauma persist. The inmate's defenders are asking the governor to commute her sentence. Pike, convicted of murder in 1996, suffered [cut off]Clarín
PoliticsOct 9MEA says U.S. green card suspension measures do not advance shared India-U.S. ambitionsThe ministry added comments made by U.S. Vice-President J.D. Vance describing the “characterisations as unwarranted.”The Hindu
PoliticsOct 9Anosike Plans to Industrialise Umuahia, Make It True State CapitalThe Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State, Dr. Kelechi Anosike, has unveiled plans to develop and industrialise Umuahia to make it a cosmopolitan city befittingthisdaylive · nigeria
PoliticsOct 9India may invite Canada PM Mark Carney as Republic Day chief guest amid trade talks: ReportThe proposed invitation comes as India and Canada work to conclude a trade agreement by the end of 2026, with PM Narendra Modi also expected to visit Canada in December.cnbctv18 · india
PoliticsOct 9GMA, Akuapem South Municipal Assembly owe Pantang Hospital GH¢33,100 - PACThe Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has directed the recovery of GH¢33,100 owed to Pantang Hospital by the Ghana Medical Association (GMA) and the Akuapem South Municipal Assembly for treating persons with mental health conditions found on the...ghanaweb · ghana
PoliticsOct 9UK's Labour wins a special election that puts Green Party leader under pressureBritain’s Labour Party has won a special election in London, defeating the Green Party's leaderabcnews · united states of america
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