Urgent works to address structural issues at Greenhill School in Tenby have commenced and will proceed over the coming months the school has received correspondence from concerned parents and the Headteacher is responding to these concerns in a letter which will go out to all parents/carers today (2nd May 2025).  The Council is providing the necessary support to the school to ensure that the work is carried out safely and thoroughly and is supportive of the Headteacher’s actions in ensuring that all parents/carers are kept fully appraised of the situation It is anticipated that the work will continue throughout the summer term and be completed by the new academic year.  Every effort will be made to minimise the impact on teaching and learning particularly during the period of external examinations.  The Headteacher will be providing further updates to parents/carers in due course Cookie Settings Powered by Onclusive PR Manager™ Construction of the second new Grantham crossing will start later this month said: “We’re less than a month away from starting our twelfth and final Community Crossings Initiative project this one on Barrowby Road in Grantham near Greenhill Road.  I’ve taken on-board the feedback people have shared with me and fought to get this new crossing built The general feeling amongst residents is that this new piece of infrastructure will make it much easier and safer for people to access the schools “I’m very glad to finally see this important piece of work coming to fruition.” This project will involve installing six new traffic signal heads in addition to laying new tactile paving and new road surfacing Below are construction details for crossing:  Monday 24 March for up to one week – for Virgin Media utility diversion that will allow for the new pedestrian crossing to be built Monday 31 March for up to four weeks – for construction of the new puffin crossing  located just west of the Barrowby Road railway bridge Virgin Media utility diversion – temporary traffic signals in the daytime from 9:30am to 3pm Puffin crossing construction – night-time road closure from 7pm to 6am (weekday evenings only) Via the A1 / A607 Harlaxton Road / Sankt Augustin Way Cllr Davies added: “Thanks to the support of local residents and businesses we were able to build eleven brand-new pedestrian crossings throughout the county last year which is a huge achievement for everyone involved.  “All of these new crossings will make it far safer for schoolchildren and parents to cross busy roads and will make it easier for local people to access their town’s shops and amenities by foot.  “This initiative is a perfect example of local councillors delivering for their residents.” This final project is part of the ongoing Community Crossing Initiative which has already seen eleven new pedestrian crossings built throughout the county The initiative will cost a total of £3.8 million with £1.5 million earmarked by Executive in 2023 and the remaining coming from a combination of additional county council funding and developer contributions For more information about this initiative, visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/communitycrossings All content © 2025 Lincolnshire County Council Issues with signing in? 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Click here to register Please check your spam or junk folder just in case asks what does it mean to have hope in the face of climate crisis Her resulting novel’s release into the landscape of 2025 only makes it more so easing us into the future where the novel takes place a future marked by global heating and mass extinction a scientist working to find and preserve the fading vestiges of plant and wildlife brings home specimens and treasures to share with his daughter at their home in the foothills of lutruwita/Tasmania as Tom is forced to reckon daily with the disappearance of the plants and animals he loves Sign up for our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend, every Saturday morning These global losses, as well as closer, more intimate ones revealed as the novel progresses, weigh heavily on Tom and, early on, Elena wakes up to find that he has left. His absence is abrupt and unexplained. So when Kit, an old friend who loved both Elena and Tom deeply, asks Elena and Orla to venture into the forest with him to see if they can find answers on an old yacht in the middle of a nearly-frozen lake, she agrees. By this stage of the story, the effects of global heating have become more palpable – Elena and Orla’s home has been crushed by a falling tree during a storm that has devastated the city and triggered civil unrest. Elena is driven by a desperate need for answers, and the knowledge that the home she is leaving behind has been irrevocably damaged. Read moreThe reality that Greenhill describes is painfully close Those animals that haven’t been wiped out are being pushed further out of their natural environments with scientists working hard to manufacture something close to a natural balance Despite glimmers of hope – lilies that bloom at the edges of flood waters penguins returning to nest in human-made protective huts – they are largely fighting a losing battle leaving only the barest traces of themselves behind but they too have been pushed to the edges a devastating global reality powerfully imagined What does it mean to hope in the face of this crisis that hope can be found in children and in the creation of life But after Orla – “hope embodied” – is born the possibility of a second child makes Tom question the ethics of raising children in a world for which he has no hope asks Tom what he sees when he imagines his children’s future “With everything I know about the way the Earth is changing I can’t picture my children’s future at all.” presenting a man completely incapable of seeing his way out from beneath his own grief And yet she doesn’t use it to excuse his actions allowing Elena to express her fury at his disappearance and the selfishness of leaving her behind to raise and care for a child who is hurt and confused by his absence they are unable to fully reach beyond one another’s grief And while this is particularly true of Tom in her inability to explain things to Orla; and of Kit whose feelings for Tom have long been an unspoken truth as Elena intimates when she first encourages Tom to try for a family that finding ways to connect to each other is the most important thing there is There’s an uneasy question lying beneath this – is connection enough but love is a powerful and joy-filled filament that radiates through an otherwise bleak narrative Free newsletterCatch up on the fun stuff with Guardian Australia's culture and lifestyle rundown of pop culture an “endling”: a word that describes the moment in which the last of a species dies while somewhat disconnected from the main narrative at first are a powerful way of bearing witness to great global loss Greenhill writes: ‘“Endlings’ is a word of haunting but perhaps it is impossible for any language the finality of that singular condition of being A songbird calls out through the twilight for a mate when there is no other like him surviving anywhere on Earth He is alone.” She may well be summarising her own novel This beautiful novel cuts deep – and leaves an open wound The Clinking by Susie Greenhill is out through Hachette Australia ($32.99) Local people and volunteers across Northamptonshire villages are fighting an enormous solar farm: at just under 3,000 acres it will be the size of Heathrow  A massive battery storage plant (BESS) with inherent dangers of fire and subsequent pollutants will be among the biggest BESS in UK.  STOP Green Hill Solar does not object to solar power but wants it in the right place: the rooftops of Northants and brownfield sites not next to residential communities and sensitive rural Green Hill Solar is so big it is a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project Farmers and land tenants have already been forced to lose land; other compulsory land access and acquisition will affect many others Effectively fighting these plans requires lawyers and specialists who are advising on the effects of this massive solar industrialisation on communities and fire risks and pollutants from BESS.  Fighting Green Hill Solar demands substantial funds to cover these costs.  In place for a 'temporary' 60 years Green Hill Solar will be sited entirely on productive agricultural land (66.6% on BMV fields) It will surround some villages and spoil many others with a further 20km of underground cable routes affecting more residents The massive BESS facility adjacent to protected environmental sites in the Nene Valley and flood plains could have disastrous consequences for SSSi RAMSAR and SPA habitats if contaminated run-off enters the water course outsize HGV traffic and machinery and up to 800 workers a day will change the areas we live in bringing chaos and further destroying local roads cable routes and massive BESS facility will change the area for ever.  Please help stop Green Hill Solar's devastation and industrialisation of rural Northants Stop the loss of thousands of acres food-producing land heritage village areas and rural landscapes  This project does NOT provide cheaper electricity does NOT provide local benefits: the UK already has more solar projects in the planning pipeline than needed.  Green Hill Solar will be sold to investors in UK or overseas.  STOP Green Hill Solar needs your financial support We cannot do it alone without legal and specialist advice and representatives.  What's next? A Development Consent Order application is expected by the developers in May 2025 The Examination period will start in the following weeks STOP Green Hill Solar has a top Barrister standing by and experts on hand How much do we need? Our initial target is £3,000 in four weeks for legal fees An estimated £30,000-£50,000 will be eventually needed ANY contribution you can afford will be used to fight this travesty.  https://www.stopgreenhillsolar.co.uk/about/ https://www.cpre.org.uk/news/rooftops-can-provide-over-half-our-solar-energy-targets-report-shows/ There are no public comments on this case page Essential digital access to quality FT journalism on any device Complete digital access to quality FT journalism with expert analysis from industry leaders Complete digital access to quality analysis and expert insights complemented with our award-winning Weekend Print edition Terms & Conditions apply Discover all the plans currently available in your country See why over a million readers pay to read the Financial Times Chris Dyson Architects has completed its competition-winning design for a new teaching and events building on Harrow Arts Centre’s London campus The new Greenhill Building replaces a temporary Portacabin that had reached the end of its life It sits to the rear of the grand Grade-II listed Elliott Hall a Gothic building that houses a large theatre and was completed in 1904 A cluster of brick single-storey buildings – now artist studios – were historically part of the Commercial Travellers’ School and its farm The project is an early example of a fully cross-laminated timber (CLT) arts centre proposed by the design team as an affordable low waste and low carbon alternative to structural steel The corrugated fibre cement cladding is typically used for barn roofs is generally specified for livestock and equestrian facilities it offers good thermal performance and protects from heat and moisture the system reduced the need for expensive foundations and meant that the entire main build was completed in under nine months All materials were selected with consideration of their future use – just as CLT can be dismantled and repurposed the cement fibre cladding panels can be ground down to create new ones The building itself is designed to be similarly adaptable and can be easily modified for a change of use The architects conceived of a solution that could provide the spaces for yoga classes art clubs and celebrations that the local community had asked for during public consultations while also supporting HAC’s aim to be more financially sustainable Inspiration came from the site’s legacy of agricultural buildings which informed the L-shaped plan around a ‘yard’ and the red corrugated façade made from a fibre cement more typically found on farms the simple two-storey building maximises useable space The two large teaching rooms on the ground floor have double doors opening onto a courtyard creating alternative access to allow events in each space simultaneously – a shaded terrace for weddings and space for classes to spill outside Above this are two further top-lit teaching rooms beneath the roof A serrated roof peeks above the surrounding brick buildings to signal something is new Each asymmetrical pitch takes advantage of north light and incorporates glazing to create bright the roof will have solar photovoltaic panels to generate power for the electric heating The budget was focused on the elements that would most impact everyday use such as providing acoustic insultation between floors – “a dance class upstairs won’t disrupt the concentration of a life drawing session downstairs,” as Mathew Witts the lead architect on the project explains such as a generous picture window illuminating the timber stairs the warm grain of the CLT is exposed; decoration comes through the subtle patterns of light and shade cast through the building’s partially glazed roof a partner at Chris Dyson Architects explains: “Part of the construction challenge was to manage our budget against rising material costs and availability during the pandemic This was achieved through pragmatic material choices clear priorities and keeping our focus on the building’s eventual users Heating and ventilation within teaching rooms are all manually controlled and lighting is controlled by movement sensors our design uses off-the-shelf commercial cable trays to minimise installation costs and save time.” As well as enhancing the connections between the buildings – an objective of the existing HAC masterplan – the project also addressed the long-standing issue of flooding on the campus caused by a natural stream running through the east of the site A new swale – a vegetated pond – now channels excess water to an underground tank Seeds have been sown to develop some of the green spaces around the building; this is part of a further phase in a long-term rewilding plan by HAC to develop new landscaping across the site founder and principal of Chris Dyson Architects the site’s history and patchwork of buildings We embraced the challenge of doing more with less Some visitors have said the serrated roof reminds them of a factory which seems appropriate for Harrow’s creative engine – this campus is such a hub for arts and cultural industry in the area we’re delighted to have played a part in helping to secure its future.” The structural design employs simple frame entirely formed from prefabricated glulam and CLT elements Columns and downstand beams assembled into a regular and efficient structural form are designed to reduce the effect of vibrations due to rhythmic activities on the upper level The choice of material and fabrication has allowed for efficient construction is an efficient and striking structural form provides generous light while minimising solar gains by utilising north-facing roof windows on one side and allows for south facing The high-level roof windows also provide natural ventilation to the upper level alongside cleverly positioned cross ventilation to the ground floor Careful window placement and external shading also contribute to minimising the mechanical systems with passive design principles Webb Yates associate director Alex Lynes said: “By designing the building holistically Structural grids and depths were optimised to the client brief alongside minimising internal finishes and allowing building services to be integrated This thinking extended throughout the design process with the timber frame undergoing several changes by the specialist sub-contractor to aid buildability on site and reduce material usage.” By adopting a ‘rhythmic’ structural design that makes used of repeated components both the prefabrication and construction programmes were streamlined low-impact build offered both HAC and the community a modern sustainable addition to the campus with minimal interruption © Built Environment and Architecture Media Ltd 2025 We use cookies and other tracking technologies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website analyse your use of our products and services assist with our promotional and 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PCC’s leader Cllr Jon Harvey has signed-off a decision for the repair work to go ahead, based on a report set out from the survey, stating that it was needed to ‘provide a safe environment for pupils and staff at the school’. Cllr Harvey has signed off on a contract being awarded to Trident Engineering GBR Ltd for works as set out in their scope of work to a value of £555,946.17. PCC’s leader also agreed that the the total value of the works be included in the ‘capital programme’ for this purpose. Consultation has been undertaken regarding the urgency of the agreement and need to complete works due to concerns around pupil, staff and public safety from falling debris together with the risks regarding the deterioration of the structural steelworks that is integral to the external wall structure. A report that went before the Local Authority’s leader on April 16, stated: ‘It has been identified following the commission of a specialist structural report and follow up monitoring of exposed steelwork that further urgent essential repair works and stabilisation is required of identified areas to the structural concrete frame of Greenhill school, Tenby. ‘The element of the school affected is typical of concrete casted 50 – 60 years ago, and in the most part was found to be general good condition for the local (coastal) environment. ‘The potential for falling material from the frame is real and immediate. Elements were identified and removed at the time of the survey, the survey also identified items that while not at immediate danger of falling from the building, could be reasonably expected to do so in a period of time.’ During the survey carried out by Trident Civil Engineering Ltd, over 750 areas of concrete in poor condition were identified of the following types, including cracks in concrete slabs, beams, columns and soffits; and cracking to brickwork. A spokesperson for Pembrokeshire County Council stated: “As has been detailed in the Individual Cabinet Member decision report signed by the Leader, it is due to the urgent nature of the works required at Greenhill School that these works have had to be prioritised. “This is also to take advantage of the school holiday periods over Easter, Whitsun and summer breaks to prevent disruption to pupil education whilst these construction works are progressed. “These periods of time are needed for timely progress of the works and to ensure attainment of the necessary sign-off warranty for the works undertaken.” The decision will be confirmed in a report presented at the next PCC meeting on May 8. Comments Tel: 01834 843262[email protected]Follow us Further Links Owned or licensed to Tindle Newspapers Ltd | Independent Family-Owned Newspapers | Copyright & Trade Mark Notice & 2013 - 2025 sending migrants across borders to influence neighbouring countries has become a familiar tool in the autocrat's handbook But this tactic is not new – nor is it the prerogative of autocratic governments A conversation with American professor and political scientist Kelly Greenhill Professor Kelly M. Greenhill (Ph.D., MIT) is a political scientist with joint appointments at Tufts University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Greenhill is also a Senior Fellow at the Niskanen Center in Washington, DC. Her book Weapons of Mass Migration (Cornell University Press 2016) has been highly influential in the field of research on the instrumentalisation of migration Greenhill is currently conducting additional research on the geopolitics of forced migration in collaboration with the Gerda Henkel Foundation Voxeurop: In your work you use the concept of the weaponisation of migration Kelly Greenhill: A “weapon” is a tool used by states and non-state actors to attack refers to situations in which governments or non-state actors deliberately create or manipulate population inflows or outflows I identify four overlapping types of weaponised (or “strategically engineered”) migration distinguished by the objectives for which they are undertaken creating a political and humanitarian headache for neighbouring states and the EU as a whole It was made possible by Voxeurop’s community High-quality reporting and translation comes at a cost To continue producing independent journalism Subscribe or Donate Militarised engineered migrations are employed during active conflict to gain military advantage against an adversary by using population movements to disrupt or destroy an opponent’s command and control or to gain manpower by pressganging those displaced into military service A common feature in insurgency and counter-insurgency campaigns have employed this kind of “weaponisation” In “dispossessive” engineered migration, the aim is seizure of the territory or property of the displaced or their elimination as a threat to the dominance of the group engaged in “weaponisation”. It includes what is frequently referred to as ethnic cleansing and was a common feature of the Balkan wars in the 1990s, following Yugoslavia’s collapse “Weaponisation” is an age-old tool. We know, for instance, strategically engineered migration was a commonly used policy tool in the Assyrian Empire in the 8th and 7th centuries What is the profile of governments that use these methods There is not a single type of actor or state who uses this tool Migration weaponisation has been employed by both weak and strong states Much depends on the objectives of the weaponiser(s) in a particular case and the perceived pros and cons of using various tools far less likely to employ this tool than their illiberal counterparts What are the general aims of these governments The objectives of those who use this tool are quite diverse such as “weaponisation” undertaken to extract concessions from target states from straightforward demands for financial assistance on one end of the spectrum to complex demands for military intervention and assistance in executing regime change on the other In your work you speak of "coercive migration" and distinguish between "generators" Generators take direct actions to create or impede cross-border movements take direct actions that they think will lead to the creation of migration crises by others but rather simply manipulate or exploit crises already created by others Over the years, the EU has concluded many agreements with third countries in order to manage migration By showing that the European Union is making great efforts to prevent entry on its soil and that it has to rely on external actors could these agreements encourage more forced migration attempting to externalise migration management can be a double-edged sword Making deals can keep [the number of migrants] lower than [it] would otherwise be thereby reducing the [visibility] of irregular migration in domestic politics as well as allow [countries that externalise migration management] to eschew concessions “warehousing” countries can and often have become weaponisers themselves a short-term fix may beget more longer-term problems cultivating a new and bigger pool of potential weaponisers as well as captive groups of people who can be turned into victimised weapons buying off others to keep migrants at bay may also come at a high political and moral cost Contravening humanitarian and legal obligations can reinforce anti-immigration sentiment domestically and further undermine the values that liberal states claim to hold dear triggering a cascade of illiberal anti-migration measures The bottom line is that races to the bottom and buck-passing rarely reduce vulnerability over the longer term These behaviours just push the problems down the road where they can grow bigger When we think of the weaponisation of migration in Europe we often think of third countries putting pressure on European countries Certainly not. We have witnessed numerous cases of European countries using migration to pressure other European countries. Additionally, European countries can and have put pressure on countries on Europe’s periphery and beyond. There was an episode between France and Italy over refugees from the MENA region In the aftermath of the Arab Spring European countries preemptively offer deals to third countries to dissuade them from engaging in migration weaponisation and as a tool of continental migration management Sometimes such moves are successful; sometimes they simply incentivise partner countries to escalate and demand better deals Irrespective of who is applying pressure on whom the costs for the displaced themselves tend to be significant You mentioned "weaponisation of weaponisation" The weaponisation of migration has in recent years become much more visible than it used to be This is because it appears that the number of governments willing to use the tactic publicly—as opposed to privately by issuing threats directly to government officials—has risen So has the number of targeted countries that are prepared to publicly acknowledge that they are being blackmailed by friend and foe alike This marks a substantive change from decades past This growing transparency has its pros and cons which could in turn push targeted governments to pursue early pre-crisis negotiations—something that can be invaluable in forestalling full-blown humanitarian and political crises from materialising politically expedient claims that adversaries are engaged in weaponised migration—which I refer to as a kind of “weaponisation of the weaponisation of migration” can serve as political cover for adoption of illiberal and possibly illegal immigration policies and help justify an array of policies that might otherwise generate more pushback What I mean is that sometimes politicians play the "protection from weaponisation of migration card" in order to lobby for the adoption of restrictionist policies and/or to deflect attention from potentially illegal interdiction-related behaviour This in effect means that both real and potentially unfounded claims of migration weaponisation can be strategically wielded in the service of other political goals and policies Such moves are likely to further weaken the global refugee regime and the universal humanitarian standards it sought to establish and enshrine “weaponisation of weaponisation” may be further exploited by external rivals and strategic competitors who can take advantage of the political terrain pre-softened by domestic politicians engaged in the “weaponisation of weaponisation” to insert noxious rumours and other kinds of disinformation into target states in bids to further heighten distrust in domestic institutions and in the capacity of national governments to protect their populations and keep their borders secure leading to deleterious implications for national security Voxeurop depends on subscriptions and donations from its readers The new building explores unconventional materials to deliver a flexible building that provides spaces for yoga Chris Dyson Architects won the competition to design a new building on the Harrow Arts Centre’s (HAC) campus The focus of the campus is the Grade II-listed Elliott Hall next to the boiler house and chimney and several low brick buildings now artists’ studios – historically part of a school and its farm form and structure and explore unconventional materials to deliver a flexible building that would be of enduring value to the local community Our aim was to provide the spaces for yoga workshops and celebrations that the community had asked for while supporting HAC’s aim to be more financially sustainable two-storey building maximises useable space Two large teaching rooms on the ground floor have double doors opening onto a courtyard Above are two top-lit teaching rooms and a small studio with a view through the trees The red corrugated façade is made from a fibre cement more typically used for barn roofs The profile was selected from a brochure specified for livestock and equestrian facilities It offers good thermal performance and protects from heat and moisture The building itself is designed to be similarly adaptable The serrated roof peeks above the surrounding brick buildings Each asymmetrical pitch takes advantage of north light and glazing creates bright such as acoustic insulation between floors so a dance class upstairs won’t disrupt a life drawing session downstairs Tags The landscaping scheme aims to bring investment to Plumstead town centre Studio MUTT’s redesign of a former paintworks aims to reveal the building’s… The site comprises three urban blocks between Shoreditch and the City of… Leeds South West and Morley MP Mark Sewards visited Greenhill Primary School to see how students are embracing sustainability through Solar for Schools’ innovative programme Students demonstrated how solar energy works and even brought in some snow from outside to explore how weather impacts energy generation This sparked conversations about high-energy consuming appliances at school and home inspiring students to adopt more energy-conscious habits Mark Sewards MP also led an insightful discussion with students about laws they would change with passionate ideas around addressing deforestation The visit highlighted how sustainability education empowers young people to think critically about environmental issues and legislative solutions “It’s inspiring to see how Greenhill Primary School is using solar energy to spark meaningful conversations about sustainability’s” said Mr Sewards “Programs like Solar for Schools are vital in helping schools save money reducing carbon emissions while educating students about our planet’s future I strongly encourage more schools across my constituency to join this initiative and make a real difference.” added: “Our students are more engaged than ever in understanding how their actions impact the environment “This programme not only helps us reduce our energy costs but also empowers our pupils to become environmental leaders We hope more schools join this initiative.” Solar for Schools helps 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Ofsted inspectors have said that Greenhill Primary School in Bramley remains a ‘good’ school has been rated as ‘good’ for its quality of education leadership and management and its early years provision Inspectors say the school has ‘improved rapidly’ “Pupils are safe and happy,” a report published this week stated “Pupils celebrate difference and are knowledgeable about different faiths Staff have high expectations of pupils’ conduct and most pupils meet or exceed these expectations “Pupils who need more support to manage their behaviour get the right help The school offers pupils a rich range of rewards The school has a broad and effective curriculum all pupils learn and remember well,” the report adds in a small number of wider curriculum subjects pupils’ understanding sometimes lacks depth.” A strong pastoral system supports pupils’ emotional development and resilience The school was also told that some pupils do not attend school regularly enough 01305 239839 Home > News > Grand opening held for the new floral clock located at Greenhill Gardens A grand opening was held on Saturday 29th June to celebrate the new floral clock and clock house at Greenhill Gardens in Weymouth The Mayor of Weymouth joined with members of the Friends of Greenhill Gardens group to celebrate this occasion.  the floral clock has been a highlight of the gardens for decades with its traditional mechanical clock movement It was created by Ritchie & Sons of Edinburgh and has an adjacent clock house which showcases the mechanical works of the clock.  The new building has a new recycled tiled roof and has been designed to match the nearby Bennett’s shelter installed just after the First World War and adds into the historic conservation area.   The clock chime which hasn’t worked for over 30 years is now back up and running with thanks to local clock specialist Leon Harvey and passers by will be able to see the mechanism through the window of the clock house as well as hear the cuckoo noise it makes The clock has over 500 plants which will be maintained by the Council’s gardeners.  “I’m very pleased to see Weymouth at its best on such a sunny festive day with this clock restored to its glory thanks to the hardworking people that have made it happen.”  For more details on what the friends group said, read the Dorset Echo’s article here.  This project has been managed and funded by the Friends of Greenhill Gardens with support from Weymouth Town Council.  The latest information and updates from Weymouth Town Council can be found on the website, Facebook, and X pages Work to repair part of the sea wall in Weymouth will get underway next week According to the latest project update they are about to begin repairs to the damaged sea wall along Weymouth beach at Greenhill with the work expected to last just over a month The work involves removing the temporary fixes installed when the wall first failed and rebuilding a stronger more durable permanent wall which will match the original “The work should take about five weeks People will still be able to walk along the prom but the access will be narrowed and part of the beach where the engineers will be working will be closed,” a spokesperson for Dorset Council added Daily news and in-depth stories in your inbox On Monday 5th of May the Call Centre will deal with emergencies only self-serve & emergency out of hours call support will be unaffected Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz OBE has led the ‘Topping Out’ ceremony at the Greenhill Centre in Manor Park celebrating the new residential development reaching its highest point will provide 56 homes at London Affordable Rent and 25 low-cost shared ownership homes is partially funded by the Greater London Authority Part of the Council’s Affordable Homes for Newham programme which reflects the on-going commitment to build homes that people can afford that Mayor Fiaz pledged since her election in 2018 the scheme also supports the Council’s Just Transition Climate Action plan as the homes will be built to Passivhaus standards and reduce energy bills Newham Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz OBE said: “In just three short weeks the new government has confirmed its intention to build 1.5 million homes to tackle the biggest housing crisis facing our country Working with council’s like Newham will be vital to turbo-charge a sustained national house-building programme Our Greenhill Centre scheme in Manor Park is one of a plethora stretching the breadth of our borough because we are on a mission to support our residents with homes they can afford.” “We have amongst the highest number of families with children living in temporary accommodation anywhere in the country; and are bearing the brunt of the UK’s temporary accommodation crisis through no fault of our own GLA and Homes England as we have know-how and expertise to build thousands of more energy efficient social rent homes on the land that we own.” The Greenhill Centre scheme marks a major milestone in delivering much-needed affordable housing to Manor Park designed by renowned architect Haworth Tomkins and build by Higgins substantial landscape and highway improvements and will also include a gym The homes are designed to reduce energy use through low heating requirements and ensure good indoor air quality; as part of Newham Council’s Just Transition Action Plan to meet its Net Zero target by 2045.  as part of the Council’s inclusive growth strategy and Community Wealth Building agenda the scheme is creating 52 new employment opportunities for local residents including 14 apprenticeships and 5 internships; and all paid at the London Living Wage These roles are being recruited through specialist community agencies to ensure a diverse and inclusive workforce Find out more about the Greenhill Centre here. Read more about Newham Council’s Affordable Homes for Newham Programme here. Designed and powered by Jadu Greenhill Way in Harrow is closed in both directions at the junction of Station Road due to a police incident on Wednesday evening (12 February) A person who contacted Harrow Online said: “There has been a bad RTC near the Travelodge on Station Road Police and ambulance are currently at the scene.” Bus route 182 is affected by the closure and is currently being diverted Update: The road reopened at around 1:45am “This was a collision involving two vehicles at 7.40pm with subsequent damage to a streetlight Harrow Online is a company registered in England and Wales Powered by Grantham Journal, Rutland & Stamford Mercury, Spalding Guardian and Lincolnshire Free Press Home   Grantham   News   Article Work begins on a new pedestrian crossing this month The crossing will be installed on Barrowby Road in Grantham as part of Lincolnshire County Council’s Community Crossings Initiative with Virgin Media carrying out utility diversions for up to a week Construction of the new puffin crossing will then start on Monday Coun Richard Davies (Con), executive member for highways at the county council said residents had called for the crossing to improve access to nearby schools “I’ve taken on board the feedback people have shared with me and fought to get this new crossing built,” he said “The general feeling among residents is that this new piece of infrastructure will make it much easier and safer for people.” Daytime traffic signals will operate 9.30am–3pm during utility work night-time road closures will run 7pm–6am on weekdays A diversion route will be in place via the A1 A607 Harlaxton Road and Sankt Augustin Way This crossing marks the final stage of the £3.8million Community Crossings Initiative This £3.8million project is the last of twelve crossings since 2023 “All of these new crossings will make it far safer for schoolchildren and parents to cross busy roads,” Coun Davies said An application for a new 3G pitch playing surface at a south Pembrokeshire school has been backed by national park planners. The Pembrokeshire County Council application, supported by Tenby Town Council, for a replacement of the existing pitch surface, extended by approximately nine metres, a replacement perimeter fence, and new LEDs in existing lighting columns at Ysgol Greenhill, Heywood Lane, Tenby was recommended for approval by Pembrokeshire Coast National Park planners. A supporting statement accompanying the application said: “The new pitch will replace the existing 3G turf, and provide a much-improved 3G playing surface for the school in a secure environment. The new refurbished pitch shall provide a suitable surface for football use. The new surface shall achieve certification for FIFA Quality. An officer report said: “The application site is an existing astro turf pitch sports facility which forms part of the Greenhill School campus. It is principally accessed south off Heywood Lane with additional access north off Marsh Road. The site overall is located within the centre boundary of Tenby Service and Tourism Centre as defined in the Local Development Plan.” It added: “As an extension of an existing astro turf facility, the proposal is proportionate and modest in scale and size. The proposal reuses existing features of the facility and mimics hours of operation so as not to create any increase in amenity impacts. The broader application site of the Greenhill School campus will accommodate increased green infrastructure that will provide multiple benefits for school pupils and users. “Overall, the development will not create any detrimental impacts on the special qualities of the National Park.” The application was conditionally approved. Tel: 01834 843262[email protected]Follow us Students at Tenby’s Greenhill School have been congratulated on their A-Level resulst today, with headteacher David Haynes remarking that everyone at the secondary school is ‘immensely proud’ of their achievements. “On behalf of the governors and staff of Ysgol Greenhill, I would like to congratulate all pupils receiving their richly deserved A/L3/AS results today,” said Mr Haynes. “I am immensely proud of our outstanding young adults, who have not only achieved the grades required to move on to the universities of their choice, but the way in which they have enhanced their wider skills and personal qualities during their time in the sixth form. “We extend our heartfelt thanks to the committed teachers, support staff and our families who have provided exceptional support for our pupils during their time at the school.” Notable successes include Head Prefect Bethan Evans, who achieved two A* and two A grades and will study medicine at Cardiff University. Georgie Kidd who attained one A* and three A’s and will move on to Queen Mary University of London, to study English and European law. Megan Haysom achieved one A*, two A’s and one B and will progress to Imperial College London, to study medical biosciences. Angwen Williams gained three A’s and one B and will study English literature at Cardiff University. Alex Young achieved three A’s and one B and will progress to Cardiff University to study biomedical sciences. Outstanding results were achieved by - Cara Evans (one Distinction and two Merits) and Rudy Poole (three Merit passes) in Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development.c Tel: 01834 843262[email protected]Follow us A Tenby student’s artwork depicting an RNLI lifeboat in the year the organisation marks its 200th anniversary - has seen her design don the Christmas card that the seaside town’s Mayor sends out over the festive period TAMARR pupils at Ysgol Greenhill had the opportunity to participate in an arts workshop led by local artist and town councillor Tom Sloan this adventure provided Greenhill pupils with a fantastic platform from which to unleash their creativity allowing them to express themselves through art It proved to be a truly inspiring experience for everyone involved - and the school is exceptionally proud that pupil Poppy Rose Jones was named the event’s overall winner Her superb artwork impressed those picking a winner which included representatives from the RNLI Tenby Town Council and several local businesses has now become the Tenby Town Council Christmas card that the Mayor will circulate throughout Pembrokeshire this Christmas With some amazing art work created, Tenby Arts Events says it will be looking to showcase all the work at a community exhibition soon. “Thank you to Tom Sloan and Mayor of Tenby Cllr Dai Morgan for inviting Ysgol Greenhill to participate in this fantastic event, and for visiting our school to award Poppy with both her certificate of achievement and a copy of her Christmas card design,” said a spokesperson for Ysgol Greenhill. “Both Poppy and the entire TAMARR team should be extremely pleased with themselves for engaging so enthusiastically with this challenge. “You are an undeniable credit to the Greenhill community,” they added. 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