Plans for 850 new homes on former Leyland Motors test track

A plan proposing to build more than 850 new homes, community and employment facilities on the site of the former Leyland Motors test track site has been approved.

£200 million boost for rural England

A £200 million grant offer for rural businesses will generate thousands of jobs and provide new support to expand and improve their premises.

Legal action taken over £36 million Cambridgeshire bus costs

Legal action is being taken against a construction firm over the spiralling costs of repairing the guided busway in Cambridgeshire.

Derbyshire axes chief executive role to save money

Derbyshire County Council has approved a proposal to scrap the chief executive role in a bid to save more than £300,000 a year.

Rail station boost thanks to £16 million government investment

Rail passengers are set for better journeys with five new stations to be built across England and Wales, the government announced today.

Progress made in £42 million project to tackle Essex housing shortage

A £42 million project to tackle the housing shortage in Essex has reached a major milestone during a brick-laying ceremony.

£280,000 fund to fight against rogue landlords

Manchester has been given £280,000 from the Department of Communities and Local Government to improve private sector housing standards.

£8.4 billion of EU funding needs replacing

Local areas need £8.4 billion of European Union funding replaced as part of a locally-led successor to EU regional aid after Brexit.

New strategy to help Leeds grow

An innovative new growth strategy aimed at giving all of Leeds a chance to make the most of the city’s economic boom has been launched.

Pollution plans for Newcastle to be drawn up

Plans to further improve air quality in Newcastle by tackling pollution caused by city traffic are to be developed.

Essex and Colchester to create ‘joined up transport network for town’

Essex County Council and Colchester Borough Council have met up to discuss the transportation needs of Colchester for the next 30 years.

Plans for £29.6 million Sturry link-road go out to public consultation

Plans for a new mile-long Sturry link-road in Kent are now out to public consultation.

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