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Regional Minister visits West Cumbria to see innovative projects helping young people into employment
Published: 07/08/08
Minister for the North West Beverley Hughes today (Thursday 7 August) visited West Cumbria to see projects using innovative practise to help young people into employment.
Extension of Bluetongue protection zone to allow further vaccination
Published: 07/08/08
Defra has announced that the Bluetongue Protection Zone will be extended again on Thursday 7 August. This follows the delivery by Merial of over two million additional doses of Bluetongue serotype 8 (BTV- 8) vaccine.
10 million for coastal resorts in first wave of Sea Change grants
Published: 07/08/08
A new 20,000 capacity performance space, a revitalised Napoleonic fort and improved facilities at a world class heritage site will all go ahead in England’s coastal towns following the award of over £10 million from the Government’s Sea Change programme.
£100 million additional funding to tackle Youth Crime
Published: 07/08/08
The Youth Crime Action Plan was launched on 15th July 2008. The plan represents the first ever cross-government plan for dealing with the full range of issues around youth crime from enforcement, to better targeted support, to early prevention.
Government support for flood risk households
Published: 31/07/08
Defra (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) is today setting out plans to contribute at least £5 million to a scheme to support households in England which face a particularly high risk of flooding but which are not protected by traditional community level defences.
Go-ahead for £51m A34 Alderley Edge and Nether Alderley bypass
Published: 31/07/08
Almost 26,000 fewer vehicles a day will pass through two North West villages after the construction of a £51m bypass was given the go-ahead by Transport Minister Rosie Winterton.
£11 million investment in Museum of Liverpool
Published: 28/07/08
The Museum of Liverpool has been awarded a confirmed grant of £11 million by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).
Ruddock launches one-stop shop for adapting to climate impacts
Published: 28/07/08
Climate Change Minister Joan Ruddock called on organisations across the public and private sector to develop imaginative and innovative approaches to deal with the impact of a changing climate.
New measures to tackle non-UK drivers and hauliers who break road traffic laws
Published: 28/07/08
Non-UK drivers and hauliers who flout the rules of the road face being fined and having their vehicles immobilised under new road safety proposals published by Road Safety Minister Jim Fitzpatrick.
Tougher laws for drinks industry could be imminent
Published: 22/07/08
£2.7 billion: new estimated cost of alcohol to the NHS
Regional Development Agency helps boost Northwest's economy
Published: 22/07/08
The Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) has once again exceeded its expectations, with new figures published by BERR today showing that their performance had helped boost economic development in the Northwest.
Defra announces plans to replace current Hill Farm Allowance Scheme
Published: 22/07/08
Defra has unveiled how it plans to replace the current Hill Farm Allowance scheme.
Statement on the future of the Tote
Published: 22/07/08
The Government has begun preparations for a possible sale of the Tote on the open market in the autumn, Sports Minister Gerry Sutcliffe said in a written statement to Parliament yesterday.
School children in Kendal and Middlewich prove they are year of Food and Farming champions!
Published: 21/07/08
Pupils in Cheshire and Cumbria are jumping for joy after becoming the latest 'green champions' to win the Government-backed Year of Food and Farming competition.
£510m cash incentive to help long term housing market
Published: 21/07/08
Councils will receive a share of new £510m grant to speed up the delivery of new housing and ensure that suitable land is available to support the long term housing market, Housing and Planning Minister Caroline Flint has announced.
North West Tops the League with Highest Number of Top Quality Parks
Published: 21/07/08
The best parks and green spaces in the country were announced by Baroness Andrews and in a record-breaking year the North West topped the bill, with 195 Green Flag Award winners.
Programme-led apprenticeships need greater promotion and understanding following a sharp fall in participation, says Ofsted
Published: 21/07/08
Programme-led apprenticeships need greater promotion and understanding following a sharp fall in participation, says Ofsted
Pioneering carbon trading scheme to promote school energy efficiency
Published: 21/07/08
Carbon emissions from state schools are to be included in a pioneering carbon trading scheme for local authorities from April 2010, Environment Secretary Hilary Benn announced.
Facing the Housing Challenge – Action Today, Innovation for Tomorrow
Published: 17/07/08
A series of further measures and reforms designed to help alleviate the current challenges in the housing market and to support the vital delivery of more homes over the long-term, are being announced today by Housing Minister Caroline Flint.
Dramatic crime reductions in the North West
Published: 17/07/08
Crime has fallen by 12 per cent in the North West over the last year, the largest overall reduction in crime in all the regions of England and Wales, new figures published today show.
Vaccination vital to protect rare livestock in Bluetongue protection zone
Published: 16/07/08
Keepers of rare and traditional breeds of susceptible animals in the Bluetongue Protection Zone in England and Wales were urged today to contact their vets to arrange urgent vaccination of their animals.
Avian influenza - final epidemiology report published
Published: 16/07/08
Defra have published a final epidemiology report into the Avian Influenza outbreak confirmed in Oxfordshire on 4 June.
UKTI helps send Leigh compressor spares business worldwide
Published: 16/07/08
A Leigh-based company has extended its export markets in Denmark, Ethiopia, Germany, Nigeria and Saudi Arabia after joining the Passport to Export programme run by UK Trade and Investment (UKTI).
White paper delivers power shift to local people
Published: 16/07/08
Communities Secretary Hazel Blears published a White Paper setting out proposals to deliver a fundamental shift in power, influence and responsibility into the hands of communities and citizens.
Getting that dream career is easy according to one in four North West teenagers
Published: 16/07/08
New research commissioned by the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) to highlight its Education Maintenance Allowance has revealed that 27.5 percent of North West teenagers believe that education is not important in achieving their goals - showing that today's teenagers clearly need a reality check when it comes to pursuing their dream career.
Kelly announces £6bn Motorway Improvements
Published: 16/07/08
Ruth Kelly, Transport Secretary, today announced a £6 billion investment package to improve and make better use of England's motorways and other key roads and also published the Command Paper 'Roads - Delivering Choice and Reliability' setting out more detail on her innovative plans to tackle congestion, both on strategic routes and in our towns and cities.
North West Employment and Skills Evidence Base 2008
Published: 11/07/08
This report has been prepared by Regeneris Consulting on behalf of the North West LSCs and NWDA and is intended to be an employment and skills evidence base which is shared by partners at a regional, sub-regional and local level.
White Paper delivers power shift to local people
Published: 10/07/08
Communities and Local Government published a White Paper “Communities in Control” where Secretary for State Hazel Blears sets out proposals to deliver a fundamental shift in power, influence and responsibility into the hands of communities and citizens. Published 9 July.
Progress report on a better Blackpool
Published: 10/07/08
Government Office for the North West today published the first in a series of progress reports on the regeneration of Blackpool following its failed casino bid.
Preparing Britain for the future
Published: 15/05/08
North West Regional Minister seeks views on proposed new laws
Minister confirms funding for new deal for communities in North West in 2008-09
Published: 10/04/08
Communities Minister Baroness Andrews today announced that deprived communities across the country will benefit from over two hundred million pounds in 2008-09. This money will be paid through established neighbourhood partnerships to help boost job opportunities, raise educational achievements and reduce levels of crime.
Expert panel discusses plans for bus passenger champion
Published: 30/01/08
Plans to give bus passengers across England a more influential voice began to take shape as experts met yesterday .
DCMS conducts first national study of voluntary arts activity in England
Published: 30/01/08
On 1 February, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport will be launching the first ever national survey of amateur arts groups in England.
Extra funding available for North West's rural stations
Published: 15/05/08
Passengers on rural and regional rail services across the North West are in line to benefit from a £60,000 fund for Community Rail Partnerships, Rail Minister Tom Harris announced today.
Government publishes Draft Legislative Programme 2008-09
Published: 15/05/08
The Government today highlighted four key themes of its initial plans for next year’s Parliamentary session as it launched a consultation to give people their say on the shape of the final legislative programme.
'Thunderbird' training for Firefighters funded by Government
Published: 10/04/08
Fire Minister Parmjit Dhanda has announced a further £3.2million grant to England's Fire and Rescue Authorities as part of the Government's ongoing commitment to support the roll-out of the specialist New Dimension equipment.
Education maintenance allowance works for Merseyside's teenagers
Published: 10/04/08
More Merseyside teenagers than ever before are receiving Educational Maintenance Allowances (EMA) to help build themselves a better future through education.
15 locations shortlisted for next stage of eco-towns programme
Published: 10/04/08
The country's first eco-towns took a step closer to becoming reality as Housing Minister Caroline Flint today announced 15 potential locations will go forward to the next stage, providing the opportunity for a major boost in affordable housing across the country whilst tackling climate change.
Public consultation on proposed changes to draft North West Regional Spatial Strategy
Published: 31/03/08
A public consultation on the Proposed Changes to the draft Regional Spatial Strategy for the North West of England has been launched.
Cheshire invited to come forward on social housing
Published: 29/02/08
Housing Minister Caroline Flint has invited Cheshire County Council to develop its proposal to provide new social rented housing today, as part of the Government's new 'Housing for an Ageing Society' Strategy.
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