Thurrock steams ahead as UK transport links expand

By Dan Peters | 20 April 2017

Thurrock BC’s leader hailed the ‘beginning of a 21st century silk road’ as he waved goodbye to a ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Getting the Apprenticeship Levy working for you

By Tricia Fuller | 12 April 2017

Tricia Fuller has completely turned around on her opinion of the apprenticeship levy.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Levy is a catalyst for choice and opportunity

By Jason Stevens | 12 April 2017

The new apprenticeship levy is presenting a much more dynamic and responsive approach to vocation...

BUSINESS

Metro mayors must deliver bold socio-economic vision

By James Evison | 11 April 2017

A ‘bold social and economic vision’ needs to be delivered if metro mayors are to be a success, ac...

BUSINESS

Row with trust stalls stadium project

11 April 2017

A row has broken out between Wakefield City Council and a community trust over the building of a ...

BUSINESS

Trio of Welsh authorities sign IT deal to tackle early intervention

By James Evison | 11 April 2017

Three Welsh councils have signed up to Capita IT software to help address issues impacting vulner...

WHITEHALL

Northern Powerhouse business backing soars

By Mark Conrad | 05 April 2017

The number of businesses backing the Northern Powerhouse project continues to soar, with eight ne...

WHITEHALL

Ministers urged to 'protect EU citizens' employment rights'

By Mark Conrad | 05 April 2017

A major local government partner has urged ministers to protect the rights of EU nationals alread...

BUSINESS

London boroughs' £209m Veolia deal

By Mark Conrad | 05 April 2017

Waste services firm Veolia has signed a £209m eight-year contract with four south London boroughs...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Double Devolution – empowering communities

By Mike Britch | 29 March 2017

People power is a force to be reckoned with and individuals want a greater say in decision making...