Summer grounds care

21 August 2023
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Summer is here and that means more people are using our green spaces, how can we make sure that they are at their best for all those visiting?

Bus operators warn of cuts to services

21 August 2023
Bus operators warn of cuts to services
Bus operators in Wales have warned that up to a quarter of bus services in Wales could be cut if there is no further long-term government funding.
It is estimated that around 10 per cent of bus routes have been lost this summer, since the Welsh government's pandemic-era funding ended. Ministers are currently working on funding to start after April.
The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT), which represents bus companies, has warned that bus users could be hit further by more cuts in the next financial year.
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Council budget black hole continues to grow

21 August 2023
Council budget black hole continues to grow
A BBC investigation has revealed that a black hole in local authority budgets is continuing to grow.
According to the research, the average council now faces a £33m predicted deficit by 2025-26. This represents a rise of 60 per cent from £20m two years ago.
Unison reported that some councils would not be able to offer the "legal minimum of care" next year.
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Scotland publishes revenue figures

17 August 2023
Scotland publishes revenue figures
The Scottish government has announced that revenue has increased by £15 billion and there has been strong growth in income tax and in the energy sector.
Total revenue for Scotland increased by 20.7 per cent (£15 billion). The figure includes a £1.9 billion increase in revenue from Scottish income tax and £6.9 billion increase in North Sea revenue. However, these increases have partially been offset by a rise in spending on cost-of-living measures and interest payments on UK Government debt.
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Solar car port to power EV chargepoints and council HQ

16 August 2023
Solar car port to power EV chargepoints and council HQ
Northumberland County Council launched a new solar car port array – said to be one of the biggest of its kind in the UK – which will provide clean energy to the council's headquarters in County Hall in Morpeth, as well as its 120 electric vehicle chargepoints.
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