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Lincolnshire County Council is taking a significant step towards promoting literacy, numeracy, and digital skills across the county by introducing the Skills Champion programme. This initiative aims to support local businesses and community groups in delivering innovative programs that enhance essential skills development. With a £1,000 grant provided by
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Kidderminster College in Worcestershire, UK has officially opened its new specialist provision, SPACE, providing support for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) aged 16 and over. The facility, funded with PS279,312 of capital investment from Worcestershire County Council, offers new life skills and sensory accommodation. The project
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A new highway project in Burton town centre is set to begin next week, aimed at improving two junctions and resurfacing the roads. The project, costing around £600,000, involves resurfacing the junction of Union Street, Orchard Street, and New Street, as well as the New Street traffic island, High
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Worcestershire County Council declared a climate emergency in 2019 and aims to be carbon neutral by 2050. However, the council's highways chief, Karl Perks, has expressed concerns about the affordability and achievability of net-zero targets, stating that the Reform UK party does not "stand with net zero.
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Ceredigion County Council is considering closing one of its four Household Waste Sites due to budget constraints, proposing to mothball the Rhydeinon site in a public consultation that closes in little over two weeks. The move follows the council's decision to limit black bags collections to three per
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Warwickshire County Council's Reform UK party is set to face a crucial leadership battle after interim leader Councillor George Finch announced his bid for the permanent position. As the party with the most council seats but lacking a clear majority, Reform UK's hold on power is
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A significant investment of over £14.9m is being made in two active travel schemes for pedestrians and cyclists in Northumberland, with the majority of the funding provided by the North East Combined Authority and the remaining amount by the county council. The A193 Active Travel Scheme will connect existing
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The Care Leavers Hub, coordinated by Staffordshire County Council, offers essential household items to young people leaving care, providing them with emotional reassurance during a significant life change. The initiative allows young people to choose from donated furniture, kitchenware, and other items, which are delivered free of charge. This project
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This summer, children in Staffordshire have the unique opportunity to step into the world of Dr Dolittle, thanks to a partnership between the New Vic Theatre Education team and Staffordshire County Council. The production, aimed at children aged four and over, combines playful puppets, fun characters, and interactive storytelling to
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The Indianapolis City-County Council is facing significant challenges as it approaches its critical budget-writing season. The council has been marred by allegations of sexual harassment and physical assault, with the latest incident involving Councilor Keith Graves, who stepped down as chair of the Education Committee. This comes on the heels
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A long-standing debate has been ongoing between Cheltenham Borough Council and residents over the closure of the Pilley Footbridge in Charlton Kings, which has been shut for over a decade since 2015. The campaign group, Pilley Footbridge Action Group, claims that the council has ignored the closure, while the council
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The price of parking at Preston Bus Station's 600-space multi-storey car park is set to rise by 20 percent, with both pay-and-display charges and pre-paid permits affected. The increase, the first in nine years, aims to fully recover the costs of operating the facility. Cabinet member for highways
