Cumbria County Council's leader has called for the Government to make it easier for local authorities to navigate complex European legislation on procurement so that they can award a fair share of contracts to local businesses, small and medium sized enterprises and the third sector.
Cumbria County Council's leader has welcomed the news that three Cumbrian enterprise projects have been successful in securing financial backing from the Government's £1.4billion Regional Growth Fund.
Liverpool has unveiled an alternative investment plan for its secondary schools following the cancellation of its Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme.
A council tenant whose son has appeared in court charged in connection with Monday night’s disturbances in Clapham Junction has been served with an eviction notice by Wandsworth Council.
Haringey residents affected by the disturbances in Tottenham over the weekend are to receive support via a new Community Assistance Centre set up at Tottenham Green Leisure Centre.
Cumbria County Council's leader and cabinet member responsible for nuclear issues have highlighted the risk of West Cumbria leaking its skilled and dedicated nuclear workforce following the news that Sellafield's MOX plant is to be closed.