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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...

Bradford & Keighley

Specialist team continues to pave the way on women’s safety

A specialist team is making huge strides on improving safety for women and girls in West Yorkshire. The Women’s Safety Unit, a national first, led...

Kirklees

‘Significant casework failings’ found at ‘Inadequate’ Kirklees Probation Delivery Unit

Kirklees Probation Delivery Unit (PDU) has received an overall rating of ‘Inadequate’ following an inspection that found “significant failings” in casework and described work...

Bradford & Keighley

Report reveals active travel prescribing was met with “resistance”

A groundbreaking scheme that would see doctors prescribe walking and cycling to patients has not gone as smoothly as hoped due to “resistance” to...

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...

Bradford & Keighley

Magic rises as tickets released for Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture’s opening event

Bradford is set to kick off its year as the UK City of Culture with RISE, an open-air celebration bringing the district's vibrant communities...

Gateshead

Council chiefs to sign off on plans to improve employee health and wellbeing amid ageing staff

Gateshead Council chiefs are expected to sign off on work to help lower sickness absences and improve staff well-being amid an ageing workforce. The local...

Transport

Supreme Court rules against Tyne and Wear Metro operator Nexus in long-running pay dispute

The UK’s highest court has ruled against Tyne and Wear Metro operator Nexus in a long-running pay battle. A Supreme Court judgement handed down on...

Public Administration

Mayor wants to ‘get on and deliver’ after frustration shared over lack of progress on Tees Crossing project

Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen says he wants to “get on and deliver” after one of his own officials admitted frustration over the lack...

Bradford & Keighley

Clean Air Schools programme sees fabulous progress at Bradford schools

The Bradford Clean Air Schools Programme (CASP) is a Bradford Council initiative funded by the Bradford Clean Air Zone (CAZ). Since its launch 48...

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