Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced plans to boost Cambridge’s economy with new housing and transport projects, aiming for significant growth by 2035. Chancellor Rachel Reeves Unveils Ambitious Cambridge Growth Plans for Housing and Transport Cambridge: Chancellor Rachel Reeves just announced exciting growth plans for the area. She aims to create an ‘Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor’ that…
Local leaders react to the Chancellor’s Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor plans, expressing concerns and optimism about the future of Cambridge’s economy and infrastructure. Cambridge Politician Claims Government Treats City as a Cash Cow for Growth Cambridge: The Chancellor recently announced a new Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor. Some local leaders think it’s just a repeat of old plans.…
Cambridgeshire’s mayoral tax will stay the same next year, but concerns linger over promised bus services that haven’t yet arrived. Mayoral Share of Council Tax Bill to Remain Frozen for Another Year Cambridgeshire: The mayoral share of the council tax bill is staying frozen for another year. This means households in Band D will still…
A local MP is pushing the Government to speed up the new hospital programme and avoid any more delays in construction and rebuilding efforts. Local MP Urges Government to Expedite New Hospital Programme Without Delays St Neots: There’s a lot of chatter about the new hospital programme. Local MP Ian Sollom is really pushing for…
Councillors express frustration over East West Rail’s lack of transparency and communication with local communities East West Rail Faces Criticism for Being ‘Frugal with the Truth’ in Community Engagement South Cambridgeshire: Councillors are really upset with East West Rail. They say the company is not being honest and is ignoring local communities. It’s frustrating for…
South Cambridgeshire’s council leader calls the upcoming referendum on the four-day week trial meaningless, focusing instead on residents’ experiences. Referendum on South Cambs Four-Day Week Trial Would Be Meaningless, Says Council Leader South Cambridgeshire: The council leader, Bridget Smith, thinks a referendum on the four-day workweek trial is pointless. She believes it won’t provide useful…
Claimants are facing longer waits for benefit reviews, with delays now exceeding three months, raising concerns about financial support access. DWP Criticized for Doubling Wait Times on Benefit Payment Reviews for Claimants London: The DWP is under fire for making claimants wait ages for benefit reviews. Official stats show that it now takes over three…
Cheshire and Warrington councils are urging the government for devolution talks to gain new powers and funding for the region Cheshire Councils Push for Devolution in Priority Government Scheme Update Cheshire: The councils in Cheshire and Warrington are making moves for devolution. They’ve reached out to the government to join a priority program. The leaders…
A referendum in Peterborough will let residents vote on a local development plan that shapes their neighborhood’s future Peterborough City Council: Key Details on Referendum Open to 10,000 Voters in Werrington Peterborough: A big referendum is coming up next month. It’s all about the Werrington Neighbourhood Plan. This plan could change how the area develops.…