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Disclaimed opinion after disclaimed opinion from numerous auditors has meant that those assessing TVCA’s books have been unable to offer a complete, rounded view on financial matters, with the government “backstops” given as a reason, along with blame being levelled at the combined authority more recently. The latest developments, coming at the end of 2025,…
Its road safety strategy, billed as the first of its kind in more than a decade, was announced today (January 7), including the potential for learner drivers to have to wait six months to take a test and cutting the drink-drive limit. But graduated driving licence (GDL), which would bar new drivers under 21 from…
Over several generations, the Shakespeare, known affectionately as ‘The Shaky’ was a Linthorpe Road staple of pub crawls in the town centre, but it might soon be used for an entirely different purpose. Plans are now under review by Middlesbrough Development Corporation (MDC) to see if planning permission for a change of use of the…
Andrew Husband insisted “there is no suggestion I have done anything wrong” and blamed the Government’s economic management during the Covid pandemic. Several liquidated companies currently and formerly owned by the council leader racked up huge debts. Two existing companies owned by Cllr Husband owe more than £500,000 in unpaid tax, government-backed Covid loans and…
Redcar and Cleveland Council described how the money spent on a two year subscription to ‘Magic Notes’ – £60,000 in year one and £90,000 in year two – could be “transformational” in the way services were delivered. A spending decision report said it would save staff time and also improve the timeliness and accuracy of…
Rumours are circulating at County Hall in Northallerton that the Labour group had agreed to help the Conservatives after their group lost its majority on the authority. It has been claimed that Labour has agreed to abstain on future votes in return for one of their councillors being appointed vice-chair of the authority and another…
Under the changes put forward as part of 2024’s budget, inherited agricultural assets worth more than £1m would have to pay inheritance tax at 20%. The Government announced a significant watering down of the controversial policy last month after more than a year of campaigning by farmers, saying the threshold will rise from £1 million…
Under the changes put forward as part of 2024’s budget, inherited agricultural assets worth more than £1m would have to pay inheritance tax at 20%. The Government announced a significant watering down of the controversial policy last month after more than a year of campaigning by farmers, saying the threshold will rise from £1 million…
During Wednesday’s Budget Rachel Reeves announced the government will return the £2.3bn investment reserve held within the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme (BCSSS) back to its members. The last deep mine in the Durham coalfield closed in 1993 (Image: SUBMIT) The move follows sustained pressure from MPs who argued former pit staff had been unfairly…
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