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As the Torrington community faces a pressing deadline of June 24, efforts are underway to raise £230,000 through a community share offer to rescue the historic Globe Hotel, a Grade II listed building that has stood vacant since 2018. The project aims to transform the hotel into a sustainable
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A community-led housing scheme in Northumberland has successfully saved the local post office and provided additional affordable housing for the area. The Glendale Gateway Trust (GGT) was awarded £100k through the Northumberland County Council's Community Led Housing Fund and £50k from a S106 housing developer fund to purchase
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Gloucestershire County Council has made a significant announcement regarding the M5 Junction 10 Improvements Scheme, a major development that will bring significant transport and economic benefits to the county. The approved scheme includes the construction of a new all-movements junction, a link road connecting the A4019 to the B4634, and
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East Sussex County Council has partnered with the Department for Education to launch the Skills Bootcamp programme, a £2.6m government funding boost aimed at providing adults with sector-specific and professional skills training. Available for the first time in East Sussex, the scheme offers flexible vocational courses for self-employed individuals,
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The proposed private bus company scheme in Oxford has sparked controversy, with City Council Leader Councillor Susan Brown expressing concern over the lack of engagement with businesses, residents, and the City Council. Brown argues that the scheme will only benefit those who can afford it, leaving those who cannot behind.
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Oxford campaign group Cyclox, along with fellow advocacy group Coalition for Health Streets and Active Travel, has welcomed the proposal by the Oxfordshire County Council to implement a congestion charge in the city. The move, aimed at reducing traffic while making cycling, walking, and catching the bus more attractive, has
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Northumberland County Council's Environment and Climate Fund has allocated PS50,000 to support 18 sustainable initiatives across the county. These projects aim to tackle climate change, improve the local environment, and foster a sense of shared responsibility. The funding will enable grassroots community projects to reduce emissions, improve
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Lincolnshire County Council is set to roll out weekly food waste collections across the county, building on national changes introduced in the Environment Act 2021. The new service aims to boost recycling rates and reduce environmental impact by collecting food waste separately. This initiative will be implemented in phases, starting
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Realise has begun its "apprenticeship accelerator" programme, aiming to recruit 70 people in Lancashire to a short course. The programme has been funded by Lancashire County Council and is part of the Skills Bootcamp initiative, which is available online and can be completed in 12 weeks. The programme
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As Oxford's roads become increasingly congested, Oxfordshire County Council is set to reveal new plans to address the issue. The council's attempt to reduce traffic, air pollution, and improve bus journeys has been postponed due to Network Rail's upgrade of Oxford Station, but a
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Oxford City Council's leader, Councillor Susan Brown, has criticized the county council's proposal to introduce a temporary congestion charge on several streets in the city. The charge, which could be introduced as early as Autumn, would require motorists to pay a £5 daily fee for driving
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Oxfordshire County Council is considering introducing a temporary congestion charge to alleviate traffic congestion in the area, with motorists facing a daily charge of £5. The charge would apply to specific roads, including Hythe Bridge Street and St Cross Road, but certain exemptions would be in place for Blue Badge
