Millions pledged to help Eastbourne recover from pier fire
01/08/2014 Eastbourne is to receive up to £2m to help the town’s tourism industry recover from the blaze that damaged the resort’s pier on Wednesday. |
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Millions allocated for coastal projects
01/08/2014 Ten coastal towns around England have been allocated funds for projects to create jobs and help with essential repairs after the winter storms. |
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Mayor launches UK’s first alcohol tags for binge drinkers
01/08/2014 Ankle tags will soon be used to monitor the sobriety of binge drinkers in the capital, London mayor Boris Johnson has announced. |
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Radical planning reforms could hand communities more power
01/08/2014 Local people could receive greater influence over developments in their area, under radical reforms proposed for the planning system. |
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Surrey launches ‘Google Street View’ style software for £100k savings
01/08/2014 Big savings and faster road improvements are getting the green light at Surrey, where the county council is set to introduce ‘Google Street View style’ software. |
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Private-sector finance is key to house building plans, says DCLG
01/08/2014 Councils should be harnessing the power of private investment to boost their plans to build much-needed new homes, the Government claims. |
