City councils
Southend-on-Sea City Council is working with the UK Government to explore a Level 2 Devolution deal alongside Essex County Council, Thurrock Council, and the Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner. This devolution would grant local authorities more control over funding and powers, allowing them to make decisions on transport, skills,
City councils
Oxfordshire County Council, Oxford City Council, and the four district councils - Cherwell, West Oxfordshire, South Oxfordshire, Vale of White Horse - have joined forces to launch a new air quality website, oxonair.uk. This collaborative effort aims to provide residents with access to accurate and up-to-date information on air
City councils
Thirteen councils across the Midlands have been successful in their bid to secure £39.3 million from the UK Government's Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure scheme. The funding will be used to install electric vehicle charging points across the region, with Herefordshire set to receive £1.124 million. The
City councils
The Midlands region in the UK is set to benefit from a £39.3m grant from the Government's Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Fund, allocated to 13 local authorities across the region, including Nottinghamshire County Council, which will lead a consortium to improve electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The
Youth
Ten young people in Watford have completed the Prince's Trust Team programme, a 12-week personal development course run by Hertfordshire County Council's Fire and Rescue Service. The programme helped the candidates develop the skills and confidence to find work, further education, or training. One participant, Hannah
Youth
The Chichester District Council and West Sussex County Council are organizing an apprenticeship fair, which will take place on Wednesday, 3-6 pm, at East Pallant House in Chichester. The event aims to match young people and adults with apprenticeship opportunities in various industries, including construction, hospitality, business, childcare, care, and
Youth
As part of its effort to provide quality youth services in Norfolk, Norfolk County Council has announced the launch of its Youth Innovation Fund, which has awarded PS35,000 to eight new youth projects across the county. These projects, which have been selected through a rigorous assessment process involving a
Youth
A £5 million youth facility being built in Stowmarket has hit a roadblock, as officials have raised concerns about the demolition of the site's central structure. The Mix, a proposed activity centre, faced initial plans to renovate the existing Victorian townhouse, but Suffolk County Council has now opted
City councils
After months of negotiations and a 11th-hour intervention by New Mexico House Speaker Ben Lujan, the Santa Fe City Council has endorsed the County Commission's bid to increase the gross-receipts tax rate. As part of the agreement, the county has pledged to assume the full cost of running
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Martinsville and Henry County, Virginia, took a significant step forward in their plans to build a $20 million arena and soccer complex with the announcement of funding from The Harvest Foundation, a nonprofit organization created in 2002. The joint public hearing, attended by about 35 people, was followed by a
City councils
Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer has announced that he will not run for sheriff, citing concerns over holding both positions simultaneously. Dyer's decision comes after a review of the law with the state Attorney General's Office revealed that he would need the approval of both the
