Content based on the tag Plymouth City Council

New fines for people who drink and misbehave in Plymouth

"We can and will take action against loutish drunken behaviour. This is not what we want Plymouth to be about"

over 3 years ago

plymouthherald.co.uk

Peter Chapman

Councillor who wore a dress wins praise in Plymouth

Cllr Mark Deacon was suspended following a controversial post on social media which critics say mocked female rights

over 3 years ago

plymouthherald.co.uk

Peter Chapman

New vision to make Plymouth more like Liverpool and Hull

Plymouth Culture is an organisation that supports the city’s cultural sector. Its vision for culture is to support a ...

over 3 years ago

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'End violence against women' still visible on Smeaton's Tower

Council staff have painted over a protester's meaningful message prompted by killing of Sarah Everard

over 3 years ago

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Boy put in isolation for wearing wrong shoes to school

Headteachers were asked by senior councillors to show common sense as children returned to school following a year of...

over 3 years ago

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Investigation after Plymouth councillor dressed up as a woman

The Conservative Group confirmed Cllr Mark Deacon's suspension and leader of the opposition Nick Kelly has now said a...

over 3 years ago

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Search for flytipper after Daffy Duck fridge ditched in Plymouth

The discarded appliance - which has a large Daffy Duck sticker plastered on the front - was discarded "sometime in th...

over 3 years ago

plymouthherald.co.uk

One year ago the first case of Covid-19 was reported in Plymouth

PlymouthLive has compiled a timeline of some of the significant events and incidents in the city during the pandemic

over 3 years ago

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Sons banned from visiting their mum in Plymouth

A Plymouth Community Homes tenant can no longer have two of her sons living with her following a drugs bust

over 3 years ago

plymouthherald.co.uk

William Telford

Drake's Island in, Union Street out, in new waterfront plan

Proposals being worked on for the new Plymouth Waterfront Partnership’s Business Improvement District include 'two sm...

over 3 years ago

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George Thorpe

Case rate rises slightly for first time in nearly two months

Council officials have urged people in the city to 'act like you've got it'

over 3 years ago

plymouthherald.co.uk

William Telford

Ghost block of student flats which have never been lived in

People owed money by the building's owners are unlikely to ever get paid

over 3 years ago

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Drivers are treating the A38 like it's a rubbish dump

A team of people are going to work consecutive nights to help keep the route safe and clear of any potential hazards ...

over 3 years ago

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Finla Coffee will face trial over alleged coronavirus breaches

Recently appointed director Danny Bamping offered no plea but court lodged not guilty pleas and set dates for further...

over 3 years ago

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William Telford

High hopes for multi-million pound Cold War museum in Plymouth

The ambitious project would be a boost to business, tourism and employment

over 3 years ago

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Hoe steps which collapsed will be restored in time for summer

Several gaping holes could be seen after the steps collapsed amongst their own weight

over 3 years ago

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Traffic fears for site earmarked for hotel, home store and cafe

A major development on the former Western National bus depot in Embankment Road may see the derelict land brought bac...

over 3 years ago

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George Thorpe

Motorists stuck in traffic jams as roadworks close busy route

It is set to remain shut until 6am tomorrow

over 3 years ago

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Plymouth schools urged to be lenient about school uniform

Jemima Laing and Jon Taylor both believe struggling families may find it difficult to afford new uniforms with shops ...

over 3 years ago

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Puppy farmers are making a fortune in lockdown

The links between illegal puppy farms and criminals is nothing new, but lockdown has made it even more profitable and...

over 3 years ago

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Finla Coffee to appear in court over coronavirus breaches

The Plympton cafe is set to appear at Plymouth Magistrates' Court on Monday for the first hearing over two charges

over 3 years ago

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Andy Phillips

Why being a freeport is a great thing for Plymouth

Being chosen to be one of just eight Freeports in the country is a massive vote of confidence in the city

over 3 years ago

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Molly Dowrick

Plymouth city centre 'looks like a rave' after lights installed

Locals say the new lights remind them of nightclubs and cocktail bars

over 3 years ago

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Parents branded 'selfish' in row over face masks in schools

'It’s this sort of selfish mentality that is causing the pandemic'

over 3 years ago

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'Chaos' at Chelson Meadow as rows of cars queue up again

"So much for nipping out on my lunch break to get rid of a chair"

over 3 years ago

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Molly Dowrick

Marsh Mills roundabout blocked by police after van fire

Embankment Road was shut inbound following the incident

over 3 years ago

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Drivers in Plymouth at risk of having their cars seized

Complaints by cyclists has led to police delivering letters to hundreds of residents in Plymstock alerting them to th...

over 3 years ago

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Edward Oldfield

Families facing food poverty to get £30 vouchers for Easter

They will be funded by Covid grants

over 3 years ago

plymouthherald.co.uk

Molly Dowrick

Part of Plymouth Life Centre not reopening until summer

The diving pool is undergoing extensive development works and has to be completely re-rendered and re-tiled

over 3 years ago

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Peter Chapman

Peaceful walks in Plymouth away from the lockdown crowds

If the weather stays like this, you won't need much encouragement, but here's a friendly nudge outside

over 3 years ago

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Huge queues for Chelson Meadow as cars turned away - updates

One driver said he arrived at the recycling centre to find a sign stating it was closed

over 3 years ago

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Three bus lane cameras made more than £150,000 in one year

Insurance firm research reveals that a third of drivers appeal fines on basis the 'signage is inadequate'

over 3 years ago

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Man found breading puppies illegally in Plymouth

Michael Dawson will now face a Crown Court sentence hearing after magistrates heard he made an estimated £64,000 in 1...

over 3 years ago

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Six rogue traders target vulnerable elderly man in Plymouth

Pc Adam Bell said the six-strong team of rogue traders were sent packing by a Trading Standards officer after they ta...

over 3 years ago

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Richeldis Cain

Check how much your council tax will be going up by in April

Make sure you know how much you will have to pay

over 3 years ago

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Lorries keep getting stuck underneath landmark Plymouth bridge

Police and Highways officers have often been called to the bridge to help manage traffic when vehicles cannot pass th...

over 3 years ago

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Six pubs in Plymouth issued with Covid fines since October

Plymouth City Council has remained tight-lipped about the locations of the venues which have fallen foul of the coron...

over 3 years ago

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Message behind 'spooky' pram which gave people a scare

"It’s an unusual way to raise awareness about climate change that’s for sure."

over 3 years ago

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Rubbish from the tip is being blown into the River Plym

Amongst some of the rubbish was what appeared to be a Halloween gravestone decoration, as well as some plastic bags