Here are the 20 derelict buildings that Ireland's councils asked to CPO in June

‘Poor’ shop frontage in Limerick City having negative effect on public realm

COUNCIL resources have been sought to ensure that landlords and building owners upkeep the shopfronts of their vacant buildings in the city centre to support the quality of the public realm. Proposing the motion at a recently monthly meeting of the Metropolitan District, Independent councillor Maria Donoghue reminded the local authority of the recent notification [] The post ‘Poor’ shop frontage in Limerick City having negative effect on public realm appeared first on Limerick Post.

London councils told of temporary housing purchases making more people homeless

Westminster and Enfield are among at least two councils that are aware of evictions taking place to enable their purchases

Restoration work begins at Belfast’s Assembly Rooms

Restoration work begins at Belfast's Assembly Rooms

Irish MEP 'miffed' EU housing committee slammed Ireland for underutilising funds, saying: 'Our problem is not money'

Last month several members of the committee visited Dublin on a fact finding mission about the city's housing crisis

Who is the new Fianna Fáil lord mayor of Dublin?

Daryl Barron has been a councillor for the Donaghmede area since 2019 and is his party’s group leader on Dublin City Council.

Once loved but now avoided: The UK seaside towns in decline, with empty shops to litter-strewn beaches

Once loved but now avoided: The UK seaside towns in decline, with empty shops to litter-strewn beaches

Will AI 'Andy' be handy? Council's manned phone system to be replaced with software in new trial

A Northern Ireland council is to hang up on having receptionists answer calls from the public, replacing them with AI phone handlers.

Hidden dangers: Councils assess concrete cricket pitches after player’s death

Following the death of local footballer Nathan Fitzgerald, several councils have taken proactive steps to review the safety of sports grounds they manage.

MP housing perks: Who has claimed the most accommodation allowance?

MP housing perks: Who has claimed the most accommodation allowance?

Dedalus officially opens new Irish headquarters

Dedalus Ireland has officially opened its new Irish headquarters at Northwood Business Park, Dublin, at an event attended by Peter Burke TD, Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, alongside Michael Lohan, CEO, IDA Ireland, and Counsellor Edoardo Berionni Berna, Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Italy in Ireland. The opening marks a significant milestone in []

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Why some in B.C. aren't cheering on the provincial and federal 'bailout' of the housing sector

A week after the federal and provincial governments announced new subsidies for the development sector, mayors in British Columbia say the details are as empty as the province's thousands of unsold condo units.

‘Practical Manchesterism: a cool plan for a Labour Lido programme’

Urban centres are declining across much of Britain. As high streets are hollowed out, iconic civic infrastructure, such The post ‘Practical Manchesterism: a cool plan for a Labour Lido programme’ appeared first on LabourList.

Wilmington City Council fails to override Carney’s housing veto

The Wilmington City Council failed to override a mayoral veto of a housing ordinance Thursday that would have established a dedicated fund for affordable housing construction, homeless services, and first-time homebuyer assistance. The post Wilmington City Council fails to override Carney’s housing veto appeared first on Spotlight Delaware.

Check out this property in Salisbury, England: for a 30 percent stake, the rest belonging to the local Wiltshire Council, this lovely three bedroom house could be yours. You might want to sweep the house for bugs and replace the doorknobs, though [Awkward]

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Benjamin Elks: Local Authority debt has doubled since 2009

Councils purchasing commercial office blocks, hotels and shopping centres, building substantial property portfolios on the basis of low interest rates and overly optimistic investment returns has left an enormous burden on taxpayers. The post Benjamin Elks: Local Authority debt has doubled since 2009 appeared first on Conservative Home.

Greens Back Aspire’s Legal Action to Stop London Mayor Cutting Affordable Homes

Green party-controlled councils have joined a high court legal challenge led by the Aspire party to stop London mayor Sadiq Khan slashing affordable housing in the city. Hackney and Lewisham councils, which Zack Polanski’s party took control of following the 7 May elections, have joined the Aspire-run Tower Hamlets council in its bid to stop []

Burnham’s ‘No 10 North’ may have to launch above a Slug & Lettuce pub

Andy Burnham may make use of Heron House, an office building with high security measures in place, while a long-term location is developed in Manchester

Commissioner reviews city beautification project

Commissioner reviews city beautification project

Heritage farmhouse in McGregor unlawfully demolished by municipality

Historic buildings left to be stripped, despite provincial MPLs recommending it be used as a safe house

East Palo Alto reduces affordable housing requirements for small projects

The East Palo Alto City Council approved on Tuesday an ordinance that will allow developers to omit low-income housing in projects with 20 units or less, temporarily stunting local affordable housing laws.

How many years of salary buys a home in Ireland vs EU?

The house purchasing power of Irish residents has weakened in the last few decades, but is the path to home ownership any shorter outside Ireland?

RESCON: Paying the price for a cumbersome planning and permitting process

Approval timelines have barely budged., this should alarm the housing sector and anyone who cares about housing affordability,