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North ‘key’ to green industries, says think tank

25/03/2025

New mayoral industrial strategy councils should be established to help drive sustainable manufacturing and boost local areas in the north, think tank says.

Council green lights UK’s biggest battery site

30/01/2025

City of Doncaster Council has granted planning permission for what is billed to be the UK’s biggest battery site.

Bus operator announces £500m electric bus deal

08/10/2024

Bus operator Go Ahead has announced a major £500m investment to deliver more than 1,000 UK-made electric buses.

Council announces support for Tata Steel supply chain

30/09/2024

Supply chain businesses affected by the closure of the final furnace operating at Tata Steel's plant in Port Talbot will be able to access help, council says.

Coventry to consider £35m for Gigapark investment zone

06/03/2024

Coventry City Council’s cabinet will discuss whether to accept up to £35m of government funding to develop a battery gigafactory as part a new investment zone.

Vent-Axia welcomes government’s latest mould guidance

31/10/2023

Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia has welcomed the UK Government’s recent guidance ‘Understanding and addressing the health risks of damp and mould in the home’.

Vent-Axia Welcomes Updated PAS 2035

06/10/2023

Vent-Axia welcomes publication of the amended PAS 2035/2030:2023 which now aligns with Approved Document F (Means of Ventilation) of the Building Regulations.

Make light work of tough garden jobs with new Greenworks 24V Mini Chainsaw

22/06/2023

Greenworks, a leading brand of cordless gardening and power tools, has released a 24V battery-powered 10cm Brushless Pruning Saw / Mini Chainsaw.

Handy to launch partnership with AVA pressure washer specialist at Glee

22/06/2023

British garden equipment manufacturer and distributer Handy is excited to announce a new partnership with Norwegian pressure washer specialist AVA.

West Midlands Combined Authority signs £2bn warehouse partnership

18/05/2023

The West Midlands Combined Authority has announced a £2bn partnership to create warehouse facilities in the region over the next 10 years.

Teesworks project under scrutiny after corruption allegations

17/05/2023

A major project to transform the former Redcar Steelworks site into a manufacturing hub is under scrutiny amid allegations of corruption and cronyism.

Manufacturers call for more local control of levelling up funds

19/04/2022

Nearly a quarter of manufacturers say that regional mayors and local councillors should be given more responsibility for driving the levelling up agenda.

East Midlands to receive £500,000 investment in new manufacturing zones

03/01/2019

Around half a million pounds will be available to support economic growth and new jobs in the Midlands, the communities secretary today announced.

Why age alone shouldn’t define local government leadership image

Why age alone shouldn’t define local government leadership

Age should never define leadership in local government, says Graeme McDonald, Managing Director of Solace. Instead, councils should invest in inclusive, skills-based development for officers and councillors to deliver effective public services.
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