Highways

By Martin Ford | 19 September 2019

Portsmouth has demanded more funds to cover Brexit costs during a ministerial visit.

WHITEHALL

Carter hits out at customs points suggestions

By Paul Marinko | 13 September 2019

Kent CC’s leader has hit out at suggestions customs points for lorries leaving Channel ports foll...

BUSINESS

Birmingham seeks £85m interim highways contractor

By Chris Ames | 22 August 2019

Birmingham City Council’s highways PFI vehicle has launched a search for a subcontractor to opera...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Government activates emergency funds for flood-hit councils

By Martin Ford | 12 August 2019

Whitehall has activated an emergency fund for councils affected by flooding.

WHITEHALL

Councils forge ahead with clear-up after flooding

By Dan Peters | 08 August 2019

Staff at England's largest council have started work to repair the flood damage that closed roads...

FINANCE

Audit sign off delayed for fourth year

By Dan Peters | 25 July 2019

Auditors will not be able to sign off Scarborough BC’s accounts by the statutory deadline with a ...

BUSINESS

Kier dropped from major infrastructure project

By Martin Ford | 18 July 2019

The construction firm’s role in the King’s Dyke crossing project has ended following discussions ...

FINANCE

Kier share price slumps to new low

By Martin Ford | 12 July 2019

Shares in Kier Group fell to a record low this week after two influential fund managers cut their...

A Ring for a ring

09 July 2019

Diary is always pleased to hear about positive outcomes when residents ring councils for help and...

SCRUTINY

Review into Northamptonshire highways contract announced

By Martin Ford | 28 June 2019

A review into Northamptonshire CC’s highways contract with KierWSP has been launched.

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