THREE RECYCLING CENTRES TO CLOSE TO BECOME TWO AS SNELSHALL HWRC PLANS SHRINK BY NEARLY TWO THIRDS Wednesday, 16 September, 2026 THREE RECYCLING CENTRES TO CLOSE TO BECOME TWO AS SNELSHALL HWRC PLANS SHRINK BY NEARLY TWO THIRDS Milton Keynes is still set to go from three recycling centres to two, despite the proposed Snelshall replacement site shrinking from around 2.05 hectares to just 0.69 hectares. The Council currently has three recycling centres: Newport Pagnell, Bleak Hall and New Bradwell. It plans to replace them... Local News
‘Pathetic’ and ‘Inept’ Labour Council Block Motion seeking to Investigate Impact of Construction Dust on Milton Keynes Residents 23rd November 2023 Cllr David Hopkins has labelled the Labour administration as ‘pathetic and inept’ after they amended and withdrew his motion on the impact of construction dust... Local News
Councillor calls for independent investigation into the health impacts and long-term implications to residents from being exposed to building developments for several years 22nd November 2023 At this week’s Full Council (Wednesday 22nd November) Cllr David Hopkins will be presenting a motion entitled ‘Is Milton Keynes Killing me’, calling for an... Local News
Councillor calls for an increased commitment to the delivery of football pitches across MK to meet the demands today of tomorrows Leah Williamson’s and Dele Alli’s 21st November 2023 At this week’s Full Council (Wednesday 22nd November) Cllr David Hopkins will be presenting a motion calling for increased provision of playing fields in our... Local News
Labour Council Slammed By Conservatives For Doubling CMK Parking Charges 15th November 2023 Conservative Councillors have slammed the Labour-Liberal Democrat led Milton Keynes City Council for doubling the minimum parking costs in Central Milton Keynes... Local News
Danesborough & Walton Ward Councillor inspects refurbished trains in advance of Marston Vale line reopening. 30th October 2023 Cllr David Hopkins took the opportunity today (30 October) to attend the unveiling of the refurbished Class 150 trains that will begin operating on the Marston... Local News
“We are lucky to have such a Vibrant, Diverse Community in Milton Keynes” says Cllr Hopkins and Andrews, after visiting the Black History Month Exhibition at MK Library 17th October 2023 Cllr David Hopkins and Cllr Liam Andrews, Leader and Deputy Leader of MKCC Conservative Group, spent Friday morning visiting the Black History Month exhibitions... Local News
Kingsmead Residents and Local Councillors continue their Campaign to stop controversial Shenley Park Development 6th October 2023 Local Councillors Manish Verma and Shazna Muzammil, alongside several of their residents, spoke at yesterday’s MKCC Planning Committee to successfully urge the... Local News
“A significant victory for our residents but much more to do” say Cllrs Verma and Muzammil, after MKCC finally agree to sign TVP Joint Protocol for dealing with Unauthorised Encampments 11th September 2023 Cllrs Manish Verma and Shazna Muzammil hail ‘a significant victory for residents but much more to do’ after Milton Keynes City Council confirm they will sign... Local News
Tattenhoe Ward Councillors urge MKCC to take more substantial action against Unauthorised Encampments 31st August 2023 Tattenhoe Ward Councillors Shazna Muzammil and Manish Verma have launched a campaign calling for Milton Keynes City Council (MKCC) to take more action against... Local News
How we’re planning to invest in our communities 30th September 2019 Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid, has set out major new plans for investment alongside further measures to tackle the housing crisis. National News
5 key points you must know about our new housing policy 30th September 2019 Robert Jenrick, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, will announce that tenants in new housing association properties will be given... National News
Why Labour’s education policy will undermine education 30th September 2019 We are investing £14 billion into school funding to make sure our children have a world class education. We’ve made sure that extra funding will go towards... National News
The Chancellor’s Speech to Conference 2019 30th September 2019 Twenty years ago, Mum thought it was a big deal when she watched the first Asians move into Coronation Street here in Manchester.Well, now she’s watched as the... National News
We’re giving police officers Tasers to combat assault 29th September 2019 Senseless violence has blighted our streets for far too long.Over recent weeks, we have seen police officers attacked while simply doing their jobs. And... National News
We’re bringing shipbuilding back to the UK 29th September 2019 The Prime Minister announced that new warships for the Royal Navy will be built in the UK.This will secure thousands of jobs for people at British shipyards and... National News
