New Development Saves Local YMCA
The YMCA in Milton Keynes will gain 50 new sleeping units in new plans unveiled recently. The existing three low-level buildings, which are no longer fit for purpose, will be […]
Entries by Thomas Walker
MK Futures 2050 Report Released
A new report has been released by the ‘Milton Keynes Futures: 2050’ commission. The independently produced document is the culmination of a project to identify what has made the city […]
Cycle Hire Scheme off to a Solid Start
The Santander Cycles MK bike hire scheme has enjoyed a very successful first week in operation. The project launched on Friday 17 June, and under a week later there are already […]
Young Volunteers Sought for MK Library
Young people who are keen readers, confident talking about the books they like and enjoy meeting new people are encouraged to sign up for ‘The Big Friendly Read’ Summer Reading Challenge […]
Construction Starts on Victoria House
Hoardings went up at the end of March around one of CMK’s undeveloped plots on Avebury Boulevard, signalling the start of construction work on Victoria House. Tower cranes will soon […]
Plans Unveiled for CMK’s Tallest Building
Plans have been unveiled for a new high-rise development on Midsummer Boulevard, creating what would be CMK’s tallest building to date. Sterling Property Ventures has been selected by Milton Keynes […]
New Signs Point the Way
Many people will have noticed the new signs appearing on footpaths across CMK. These are the first phase of a new ‘wayfinding’ project to help people get around the city centre […]
Residents Come Together for Parking Scheme
In a fine example of local people coming together in common cause, residents on the south side of Campbell Park went door-knocking around their area to survey their neighbours about a […]
Dancers Wanted for International Festival
With the MK International Festival on the horizon, organisers Festive Road are on the look-out for dance leaders and groups for the ‘Colour of Time’ street performance event. This colourful […]
MK Gallery Expansion Approved
Exciting plans to expand Milton Keynes Gallery were unanimously approved at a meeting of Milton Keynes Council’s planning committee last night. The new three-story extension will house new gallery and events spaces, […]