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East Midlands Chamber says it’s time to call-out Government over chronic underinvestment in local infrastructure
Chamber of Commerce
Lack of investment having a negative impact on regional economic growth, productivity, sustainability and social mobility
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Asbestos conman told to repay more than £82,000
Courts
Environment Agency says Lee Charles targeted 40 towns and cities to dupe customers with high-value contracts
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Local news sector launches Public Notice Portal
Local Government
New initiative from publishers including Reach plc
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Hull's world class connectivity flagged to investors at UKREiiF
Local Government
Real estate and investment professionals hear all about city's digital advantages as opportunities outlined
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Businesses urged to have their say on Hull's community strategy
Local Government
City council wants to hear from entrepreneurs as it looks to shape plans for the next decade
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Carbon capture omission leads Chamber and council leaders to write to Westminster urging rapid rethink
Chamber of Commerce
Humber's grand schemes missed forerunner status despite the industrial cluster being the most carbon intensive
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Leicester scheme to stop alcohol related crime and disorder
Food and Drink
'Accreditation will mean that visitors can be even more confident of an enjoyable and safe night out'
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New interim CEO of Humber Freeport eyes creation of 'powerful economic catalyst'
Maritime
Simon Green has taken the helm to chart course to full approval
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£6m waste hub launches in Hull with processing of 150,000 tonnes for energy feedstock eyed
Environment
Enhanced efficiencies sought for refuse-derived fuel by contractor Geminor as it gears up to handle Hull City Council waste
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US fried chicken chain Popeyes planning drive-through at £30m Nottingham development
Food and Drink
Popeyes was founded in New Orleans in 1972, and now has more than 4,000 restaurants in the US and around the world
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Green light for 130 new homes in Nottingham
property news
All the properties will be equipped with an electric vehicle charge point, and a fifth will be affordable homes
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£4.5m North Lincolnshire municipal green waste contract stays in the Humber
Environment
Biowise wins work with 17,500 tonnes a year anticipated
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Council set to support £42m plan to keep Edgbaston cricket ground in ‘elite tier of international cricket venues’
Edgbaston
Edgbaston having to compete to maintain place as 'country's best cricket venue outside of London'
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Work completed on 1,000 homes as part of £326m Birmingham scheme
Construction
The tallest building is 15 storeys and the first residents are expected to move in later this year
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Rogue traders sentenced after conning elderly homeowner
Courts
'The court heard that the work was unnecessary and did not meet relevant British Standards'
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Hull's West Street Arcade regeneration plan secures £205,000 Levelling Up Fund support
Retail & High Street
Former school uniform outlet looks to go top of class for new retail opportunity
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Download promoter planning big summer festival in Victoria Park, Leicester
Leisure & Touism
Park has hosted past festivals including Kasabian gigs and One Big Sunday with Victoria Beckham, Coldplay and Kylie Minogue
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Planning Inspectorate says developer should get chance to argue case for controversial £750m rail freight hub
property news
MPs, residents and local councils have objected to the plans which they say will have a huge impact on the local environment
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Derby landlords could get up to £50k to help local artists and designers
Creative & Digital
Creative start-ups could get up to £10,000 to fit-out and refurbish city centre properties
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Councils vote in favour of East Midlands Devolution – now it’s up to Government to say yes
Local Government
Election of a regional mayor covering Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Derby, and Nottingham could take place in May 2024
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East Midlands Freeport opens for business – with Space Park Leicester set to play a key role
freeports
Long-term aim is to support 61,000-plus jobs and deliver ecomomic uplift to the East Midlands of £8.4bn
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Historic Derby mill site – which is home to a swingers club – could be turned into flats
Housing
The site is currently home to businesses including The Attic swingers’ club, which is moving to a new home
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Nottingham City Council gets £375k for 3D planning tech
Architecture
Applicants, planning officers, councillors and the public can see how developments could look in the real world
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Plans for 120 homes on quiet country lane refused for fourth time
Housing
Hundreds of people objected to the plans by Davidsons Homes to develop a site on green fields in west Leicestershire
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