Scotland sees improvement in peatland restoration

3 June 2024
Scotland sees improvement in peatland restoration
More than 10,000 hectares of damaged peatland has been restored in Scotland over the last year, reducing harmful emissions and accelerating progress to net zero.
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Scottish Government publishes Public Sector Pay Policy

31 May 2024
Scottish Government publishes Public Sector Pay Policy
The Scottish Government has published its multi-year for the Scottish public sector.
The 2024-25 Public Sector Pay Policy sets out a framework for workers to receive an average 9.3 per cent uplift over three years
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Camden Council hands over responsibility for EV chargers

30 May 2024
Camden Council hands over responsibility for EV chargers
Camden London Borough Council has selected a charging solutions operator to assume responsibility for the ongoing operation and maintenance of 92 charge points across the borough, which were part of the Go Ultra Low City Scheme (GULCS) contract which is soon to expire.
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New visitor levy for Scotland

29 May 2024
New visitor levy for Scotland
MSPs have backed legislation giving councils a new power to introduce a visitor levy that would raise funding for local visitor facilities and services.
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Brentwood to increase EV charging points

29 May 2024
Brentwood to increase EV charging points
Brentwood Borough Council, in collaboration with Believ, has increased the number of electric vehicle (EV) charging points in the borough.
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Five areas agree Levelling Up Partnerships

28 May 2024
Five areas agree Levelling Up Partnerships
Five areas in England and Scotland have agreed the details of their Levelling Up Partnerships with the UK Government.
Boston, Stoke-on-Trent, Wakefield, the Scottish Borders and Tendring had previously been announced as areas which would receive a Levelling Up Partnership to support regeneration.
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