by Glenn | Aug 29, 2025 | EXTERNAL NEWS
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: Phillip Inman Date published: 2025-08-29 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Angela Rayner is poised to introduce tougher sanctions on councils in England that block local housing developments.Councils could...
by Glenn | Aug 29, 2025 | EXTERNAL NEWS
Source: Bloomberg CityLab Author: Linda Poon Date published: 2025-08-29 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] As Hurricane Katrina barreled toward New Orleans in August 2005, families in the storm’s path faced a choice: stay or evacuate.For...
by Glenn | Aug 29, 2025 | EXTERNAL NEWS
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: Bob Wright Date published: 2025-08-29 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] On 8 July, the Department for Transport (DfT) announced the go-ahead for over 50 road and rail upgrades across the UK,...
by Glenn | Aug 28, 2025 | EXTERNAL NEWS
Source: Local Growth and the United Kingdom Author: Adam Yousef, Senior Manager Date published: 2025-08-28 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] While it is widely acknowledged that the UK’s poor investment record is undermining both productivity...
by Glenn | Aug 28, 2025 | EXTERNAL NEWS
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: RailUK-admin Date published: 2025-08-28 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] In total, 5,191 jobseekers have benefitted from specialist training and support to help them to progress into new careers on the...