SMEs new fuels framework agreement

Small businesses could help to power the public sector ‘like never before’ through a new framework agreement.

Hundreds of homes in Lincolnshire better protected against flooding

New multi-million pound flood defences have been completed in Louth and Horncastle, reducing flood risk to over 350 properties.

£1 million investment in Bristol’s ‘flaky’ telephone system

Bristol City Council has approved a £1 million investment in its telephone systems to prevent it from collapsing.

Plans for 850 new homes on former Leyland Motors test track

A plan proposing to build more than 850 new homes, community and employment facilities on the site of the former Leyland Motors test track site has been approved.

£200 million boost for rural England

A £200 million grant offer for rural businesses will generate thousands of jobs and provide new support to expand and improve their premises.

Legal action taken over £36 million Cambridgeshire bus costs

Legal action is being taken against a construction firm over the spiralling costs of repairing the guided busway in Cambridgeshire.

Derbyshire axes chief executive role to save money

Derbyshire County Council has approved a proposal to scrap the chief executive role in a bid to save more than £300,000 a year.

Rail station boost thanks to £16 million government investment

Rail passengers are set for better journeys with five new stations to be built across England and Wales, the government announced today.

Progress made in £42 million project to tackle Essex housing shortage

A £42 million project to tackle the housing shortage in Essex has reached a major milestone during a brick-laying ceremony.

£280,000 fund to fight against rogue landlords

Manchester has been given £280,000 from the Department of Communities and Local Government to improve private sector housing standards.

£8.4 billion of EU funding needs replacing

Local areas need £8.4 billion of European Union funding replaced as part of a locally-led successor to EU regional aid after Brexit.

New strategy to help Leeds grow

An innovative new growth strategy aimed at giving all of Leeds a chance to make the most of the city’s economic boom has been launched.

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