The new Local Government Digital Service Standard has been hailed as a ‘big step forward’ for the way councils deliver digital services. The standard, published by LocalGov Digital with feedback from more than 60 councils, aims to create a shared ambition for local government to improve services and put users at the heart of service […]
The UK has a choice ahead of it – a choice between two futures. With a referendum on the UK’s EU membership taking place in just over two months, the British people have a vital decision ahead of them. The CBI’s new publication details what the ‘two futures’ of remaining and leaving the EU may […]
The National Procurement Service (NPS) has appointed UK Fuels as the fuel card supplier for the Welsh public sector in a contract worth around £4.8m in its first year. This followed a competitive procurement process to find a more cost effective provider. The NPS for Wales was tasked with finding ways of delivering savings for […]
HS2 Ltd and the TUC have agreed a framework to maximise the economic and labour benefits of the UK’s new north-south high speed rail line. The agreement demonstrates a commitment from HS2 Ltd to work together with the trade union movement to lead a safe, diverse and inclusive workforce with a strong voice. The Trades […]
Bristol City Council’s Development Control Committee has given the go ahead for the 12,000 capacity Bristol Arena and approved outline plans for the rest of Arena Island. Two applications were brought back to committee following a deferral last month to allow for additional transport information to be provided. Both applications received unanimous support, a detailed […]
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has announced contracts worth £167 million to upgrade and build new facilities at RAF Marham, the future home of the UK’s F-35B Lightning II squadrons. The contracts, which will create 300 new jobs, will allow for the addition of maintenance, training and logistics facilities to the station in East Anglia, […]
Three housing associations have entered into merger talks and together will build 100,000 new homes across London and the South East. The merger between L&Q, The Hyde Group and East Thames will mean an overall investment of £25bn over the next ten years into housing, and will enable them to build 35,000 more homes than […]
Leeds council has signed what it describes as a ‘landmark deal’ to develop brownfield land and regenerate three neighbourhoods. The agreement has been made with the housing and regeneration specialists Keepmoat and Strata and will involve an investment of £142m in Seacroft, Halton Moor and Osmondthorpe, neighbourhoods in the east of the city. The council […]
Names of train companies to compete for West Midlands franchise announced. The Department for Transport has announced the train companies that are in the running for the next West Midlands franchise competition. Three companies have been successfully shortlisted for the competition after submitting an expression of interest. The shortlisted bidders are: London and West Midlands […]
Government reveals how £250 million Pothole Action Fund will improve local roads and deliver better journeys. Motorists and cyclists are set to benefit after the government announced how £50 million of funding will repair nearly 1 million potholes across the country over the next 12 months. Over 100 councils in England will receive funding to […]
