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Devon County Council has this week published a 4-week statutory consultation on measures to support the reopening of Dryden Road to two-way traffic, including proposals for traffic calming and safe walking and cycling provision.
Devon County Council
A four-week public consultation on proposals to allow traffic to travel in both directions along Dryden Road in Exeter has launched today (Thursday 5 November).
Devon County Council
Ahead of the Bank of England’s latest Monetary Policy Report Costas Milas shows why UK interest rates peaking at 4.25 per cent in mid-2027 looks like a reasonable bet. But economic shocks, which now come more frequently and bigger in size than before, could derail even the best economic predictions. And some of those shocks might come courtesy of President Donald Trump.
LSE Business Review · Costas Milas
Birmingham will set out its ambition to use digital innovation to unlock investment, improve decision-making and ensure economic growth delivers opportunities for communities across the city.
Birmingham City Council
Heartless vandals have been slammed by City of Wolverhampton Council after causing extensive damage to the historic bandstand at East Park.
Wolverhampton City Council
Singapore’s economic clout belies its tiny size. Boya Yang shows how its development raises questions about the practice of entrepreneurship, and government’s role in creating the opportunities, support mechanisms and skills that entrepreneurs require. And argues that the city-state’s modern entrepreneurial and technological ecosystem provides interesting lessons for countries facing economic stagnation.
LSE Business Review · Boya Yang
Organisations budget for the redesign but not for the work of making the new design liveable. Alice Stephenson argues that this uncosted repair labour is both essential to whether a restructure succeeds and likely to fall disproportionately to women — and that the current fashion for flattening is removing the people who perform it.
LSE Business Review · Alice Stephenson
Wolverhampton’s food waste collection service starts today (26 October) and residents are being encouraged to join in and discover the benefits of recycling their leftovers.
Wolverhampton City Council
A new signal-controlled crossing will improve safety and accessibility for pupils, families and local residents outside Our Lady’s Catholic Primary School.
Devon County Council
Road users are urged to take extra care following Storm Austen, with further heavy rain expected tomorrow (Saturday 24 October) as Storm Boelo arrives.
Devon County Council
The Environment Agency is appealing for help to identify a man officers need to speak to in connection with waste dumping in Nelson, Lancashire.
Environment Agency
Road users are being reminded to prepare for possible disruption as strong winds and rain are forecast for Devon this week.
Devon County Council