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‘Vital for the borough’ Fund of £1.625 million approved by Hounslow Council

A West London branch of the Citizens Advice service has been given a £1.625million funding boost as it faces a rising number of requests...
Finance

Cuts to Slough council tax discount could harm children in poor families, warns councillor

Children in Slough’s poorest families could suffer if plans to cut council tax discounts are approved. Slough Borough Council is considering reducing council tax discounts...
Economy

Sadiq Khan admits affordable housing target is at risk despite £100m boost from government

Sadiq Khan has said he will not hit his current affordable housing target without further support from the Government, despite having only just received...
Economy

Sadiq Khan open to exploring tourist tax for London hotels amid cross-party support

Sadiq Khan has said he is “happy to look into” the possibility of a tourist tax in London’s hotels, following cross-party calls earlier this...
Finance

Bradford councillors urge Mayor of West Yorkshire to keep £2 bus fare cap

West Yorkshire’s Mayor has been urged to keep the cheaper “Mayor’s Fares” despite a £2 ticket cap being scrapped nationally. Tracy Brabin announced the £2...
Finance

Council set to bid for energy efficiency cash for hundreds of homes

Gateshead Council is poised to bid for extra cash to help make hundreds of homes more energy efficient. Gateshead Council bosses have been recommended to...
Economy

£485m boost for TfL sparks hope for new Bakerloo trains amid criticism over budget shortfalls

The Government’s Budget means that Transport for London (TfL) can begin “exploring” the replacement of trains on the Bakerloo line, Sadiq Khan has said. The...
Economy

Mixed reactions across Teesside as Labour’s first budget promises green jobs but sparks austerity fears

Politicians across Teesside have given their immediate reactions to yesterday’s budget and it is very mixed. Rachel Reeves delivered her first budget as Chancellor of...
Bradford & Keighley

A £64m relief road that was “paused” in 2022 has now been scrapped after more than £1m spent

Plans for a £64m relief road in the South East of Bradford have been completely scrapped – but not before more than £1m was...
Economy

Budget 2024: North East mayor hails ‘biggest transfer of powers’ in a generation

The North East’s mayor has hailed the “biggest transfer of powers and resources” to the region in a generation, after a major funding change...
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