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BBC News
4 days ago
- Politics
- BBC News
Council plans improvements for 'neglected' homes on Clifton estate
Nottingham City Council has promised improvements to a housing estate where tenants say their homes have been "neglected" for January, residents on the Eddleston Drive estate in Clifton told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) about rotting window frames, peeling render, damp and poor Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) said it had found serious quality and management failings with the council's properties, and the authority was awarded the second-lowest standards rating possible as a result.A council spokesperson said: "Improvement works are planned for the Eddleston Drive estate, including external repairs to address the condition of the walls." Residents told the LDRS on Monday that some issues had not been Taylor said mould had now been removed from her bedroom, but damp was still a problem in her kitchen and bathroom due to peeling render, rotting woodwork, and poor tap fittings."They have fixed the damp in my bedroom," she said."But they have put some taps on my bathroom sink that are the wrong size, so it is flooding and making more damp."They promised I would get plastic window frames, but that still hasn't been done, so I've got mould in my kitchen."It would not be half as bad if we hadn't been neglected." Ward councillor Kevin Clarke, leader of the opposition Nottingham Independents and Independent Group, said: "I've been on about this for years now. In my opinion, it is long overdue."In all honesty I think they need knocking down and rebuilding. The design of these properties, the prefab, is full of trouble."They are not weatherproof and they are going to be an everlasting problem."The council now manages its housing services itself, after it brought them back under its control in April 2023 from arms-length management organisation Nottingham City council spokesman added: "We understand the concerns raised by residents on the Eddleston Drive estate and remain committed to improving the condition and energy efficiency of our council homes across the city."
BBC News
6 days ago
- Health
- BBC News
Serious concerns raised about Fife care home in Kirkcaldy
A Fife care home could lose its registration if it fails to make a raft of improvements following "serious and significant concerns" raised by the Care Lodge Care Home in Kirkcaldy must make six changes to the way it operates by 13 Care Inspectorate found failings around the health, welfare, and safety of the Scotland News attempted to contact the home but had no response. The improvement notice said the home must make sure it has effective laundry systems in place to minimise the risk of the spread of infection while ensuring all areas are thoroughly cleaned. Action plan It must also develop comprehensive cleaning schedules, have an action plan for refurbishment and give staff has also been told to ensure there is a sufficient quality assurance system in place to continually monitor and evaluate the quality of the there must be protocols for the appropriate and safe administration of also said the care home must "accurately reflect the assessed current health and care needs of the service user, with particular attention being given to stress and distress, end-of-life care, medication management, pain management, bowel management and nutrition".A Care Inspectorate spokesperson said: "An inspection has identified serious and significant concerns about the quality of care experienced by residents at Bennochy Lodge Care Home in Kirkcaldy."We understand this is a difficult and distressing time for residents, their families and staff at the service."However, our first priority is always the health and wellbeing of residents."The spokesperson added: "We are in contact with the service and with Fife Health and social care partnership, and are monitoring the service to follow up on the required improvements."
The Sun
6 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Major railway station used by 100,000 each year set to close for 10 months for upgrade works
A MAJOR railways station used by 100,000 passengers each year is set to close for 10 months for improvement works. No trains will run from Ty Glas station in Cardiff station until spring 2026, Transport for Wales said. 1 Improvements will include five new, quieter Class 756 tri-mode trains rolled out on the Croyton and Caerphilly to Penarth lines and a new level crossing at the station. During the works, passengers will be directed to nearby Birchgrove station where they can seek alternative routes. While those needing to cross the railway will be diverted towards the Caerphilly Road bridge. The improvement works form part of the Welsh government's £800 million investment in new trains across the country. Dan Tipper, chief infrastructure officer at Transport for Wales, said: "The temporary closure of Ty Glas station and its level crossing is a necessary step in our commitment to ensuring the safety of our passengers as we prepare to introduce brand-new tri-mode trains onto the Coryton line. Further details, including diversion routes, are available on the authority's website. This comes as it was announced that no trains will run through or stop at Huddersfield station in West Yorkshire between August 30 and September 29. The works are set to spark travel chaos for the roughly 300,000 travellers who use the station each month. After the closure, just three of the six current platforms will reopen on a temporary basis. This is to allow for work on the multibillion-pound Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) to continue. Gareth Hope, TRU sponsor, said the scheme would be "key to improving the journeys of millions of people across the north." Network Rail says the closure will allow developers to remodel the track and platforms. This change will "transform the layout of the station and enable more trains with more seats to run through the area on a greener, more reliable railway". The works will also enable future upgrades at the busy station to take place, including the restoration of its Grade II listed tea rooms. A new footbridge is also planned to be installed at West Yorkshire's second busiest station in the future, as part of its £70 million internal modernisation project. Huddersfield station has already completed some of its restorative work, which began in November 2023, with the terminus' canopy roof having its refurbishment finished up in April. The station's modernisation programme is due to be complete by 2027.
BBC News
06-06-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Weekend road closures planned for A320 near Ottershaw
A section of the A320 in Surrey will be closed for two weekends as part of £42m plans to improve the Road near Addlestone will be closed between the Ottershaw and St Peter's Way roundabouts from 20:00 BST on Friday to 05:00 on Monday, and from 05:00 on 14 June to 05:00 on 16 closures are part of Surrey County Council works to the road including adding an extra lane to the road heading eastbound towards the M25, widening footpaths and resurfacing St Peter's Way roundabout.A diversion will be in place on both weekends via Murray Road, Spinney Hill, Church Road, Station Road and Woburn Hill. A spokesperson for Surrey County Council said it had been awarded £41.8m by Homes England to improve the road ahead of the Runnymede 2030 Local roadworks on the A320 include flood reduction initiatives and improved road to the road began in April and were scheduled to last 10 entire scheme is hoped to be completed by travelling in the area during the weekend closures are advised to leave extra time for their journeys and expect busy roads and delays, the council added.
BBC News
04-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Alfreton railway station's £6.75m upgrade completed
A £6.75m project to improve accessibility for passengers at a Derbyshire railway station has been lifts were added at each side of the track as part of the work at Alfreton station, while the ageing footpath was upgradedThe changes are aimed at making it easier for passengers who have limited mobility, use wheelchairs or have heavy luggage, bikes or pushchairs with Midlands Railway said the lifts will be in use at certain times of the day throughout June as part of a trial period and they will not be working on Sundays. A new ramp and steps connecting the car park with the station entrance have also been provided as part of the platforms were fully resurfaced as part of the work, with tactile paving. New CCTV and new lights have also been installed. The project was delivered as part of the Department for Transport's Access for All scheme to deliver accessibility improvements at railway stations, with a portion of funding also coming from Network Matthews, Network Rail head of operations delivery, said: "We are delighted to bring the new lifts at Alfreton into use, complementing the upgraded footbridge and bringing step-free access to the station for the first time."We hope the improvements will encourage more people to travel by train."Amber Valley MP Linsey Farnsworth added: "This significant investment will make a real difference for local residents and visitors, ensuring that everyone, regardless of mobility, can travel with greater comfort and independence."She also thanked Alfreton Town Council which has "campaigned tirelessly" for improved access at the station for decades.
