Swansea

The Welsh government have announced a £31.5 million boost for nine local authorities to help deliver projects such as Y Storfa in Swansea, the Queen’s Market in Rhyl and the demolition of Newport Leisure Centre.

A new coalition made up of City Hall, Government, local councils, the London Fire Brigade and regulatory bodies will lead vital work to end London&

Refuse truck

Perth and Kinross Council, in line with its commitment to respond to the climate emergency affecting the county and Scotland as a whole, switched its diesel refuse trucks to use Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO).

According to new analysis, the Planning and Infrastructure Bill could benefit the economy by up to £7.5 billion over the next 10 years.

Waves

At the Marine Energy Wales Conference in Cardiff, the Welsh government announced a £2 million equity investment in tidal energy firm Inyanga

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has published new analysis of health inequalities in England.

The Welsh Government has announced £3 million of funding to transform community spaces.

Scottish notes

The first minister, John Swinney, is set to publish Scotland’s Programme for Government, which will set out new measures to strengthen Scotland’s public services and support citizens during the cost-of-living crisis. 

Aerial view of roundabout in rural area

A new road scheme will improve connectivity and journey times in South West Wales, thanks to the A40 Llanddewi Velfre to Redstone Cross opening.

Hand casting a vote into the ballot box

Local election results revealed huge gains for ‘wild card’ party Reform UK, while Labour and Conservative candidates face huge losses.

Light bulb on stack of coins

The Welsh government have announced new funding to support organisations that are developing Smart Local Energy Systems (SLES) which are championing energy generation that benefits local communities

Hydrogen energy

The Scottish government will invest £3.4 million in eleven projects that are to give a boost to Scotland’s hydrogen economy.

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