Watershed flooding projects given £54,125 worth of awards

West Sussex County Council has approved its first batch of Operation Watershed applications over the summer.

Oxfordshire to benefit from £6.2 million government boost

A £6.2 million government boost is to help unlock 15,000 new homes in Didcot Garden Town.

Nearly £1 billion invested in Midlands train services

Nearly £1 billion has been invested in the West Midlands train network, creating more seats for rail passengers.

UK government invests £3.5 million in Ayrshire

The Secretary of State for Scotland has announced UK government funding in a regeneration programme in Kilmarnock.

Children’s social care ‘at breaking point’

Children’s social care is being pushed to breaking point, council leaders have warned.

Results received from third fire testing programme

The third in the government’s series of fire safety tests of cladding and insulation combinations has been completed.

Number of victims of Grenfell Tower fire formally identified is 49

49 people to date have been formally identified as victims of the Grenfell Tower fire.

Gove urged to focus on ‘waste hierarchy’

A research firm has called on the Environment Secretary to focus on the higher stages of the waste hierarchy rather than energy from waste.

£8.4 million to support Scotland’s rural economy

A European investment of £8.4 million is to boost coastal communities in Scotland.

Extra £200,000 funding to protect children from abuse

Support services for children affected by domestic abuse in Scotland will benefit from an additional £200,000 funding, it is confirmed.

Biggest underground bin system in UK up and running

The biggest underground bin system in the UK has started operating in north-west Cambridge.

Funding to support local community work

Lancashire County Council is encouraging groups from the voluntary, community and faith sector to apply for a grant to support their work.

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