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Kirklees

Mayor sets out plan for West Yorkshire tram system to better-connect region

The Mayor of West Yorkshire has unveiled “once in a lifetime” proposals for a mass transit system, which would see trams running between Leeds...
Elections

Six Kirklees councillors to stand down at this year’s local elections

Six elected members will be standing down from Kirklees Council at the upcoming local elections. The announcement was made on 6 March at a Full...
Crime

Care worker ordered to pay back over £40k

A care worker from East London must pay back over £40,000 after she submitted false timesheets and claimed money for shifts she didn’t actually...
Finance

Cuts and council tax rise approved by Newcastle Council

A 4.99% council tax rise and almost £15 million of spending cuts in Newcastle have been signed off, as a row rumbles on over...
Regional News

Sunderland city leaders to discuss tackling ASB such as anti-social gatherings in cars and associated dangerous driving at meeting

New council powers to tackle anti-social gatherings in cars and associated dangerous driving, speeding and noise, will be discussed by city leaders next week. Sunderland...
Planning Permission

‘Co-living’ accommodation scheme submitted to Sunderland city bosses

Plans for a large “co-living” accommodation scheme on Wearside have been submitted to city development bosses. Sunderland City Council’s planning department has received an application...
Darlington

Schools received funding boost

Darlington schools will receive a five-figure funding boost to carry out much-needed maintenance works. Hurworth Primary and Secondary schools will benefit from £52,808.25 of local...
Finance

Barbican Centre’s £451m bill ‘elephant in the room’ as City sets budget

A senior City of London politician described the Barbican Centre’s £451 million ‘essential works’ bill as the ‘elephant in the room’ as the authority...
Education

Police and students to potentially move into buildings earmarked for demolition

Two iconic buildings on the corner of the Barbican estate are potentially to be occupied by the City of London Police and School for...
Housing

Derelict Newcastle Tower block to be blown up

A derelict Newcastle tower block will be blown up in a controlled explosion. The Hexham House high-rise, in Walker, is finally set to be brought...
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