Business News Round Up (28/01/19)
Council cuts have ‘hit cities and north hardest’
The Centre for Cities report found that local government funding cuts have hit cities and urban areas the hardest.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-46988310
Sir Ian Wood backs north-east for offshore wind power success
According to Sir Ian Wood the North East of Scotland has a unique combination of skills and experience, infrastructure and a mature supply chain to support the development of major offshore wind projects on the whole of the east coast of Scotland.
https://www.insider.co.uk/news/sir-ian-wood-offshore-wind-13907075
£580m of investment set to benefit the west of England
The West of England Combined Authority (WECA) is to discuss long-term plans for investing £580 million over the next 20 years to support economic growth.
https://www.businessleader.co.uk/580m-of-investment-set-to-benefit-the-west-of-england/59117/
Trio of senior appointments signals major growth for Saltaire energy firm
Switch2, Yorkshire based community and district heating company, has appointed a new CEO, Operations Director and Business Development Director to support ambitious growth plans.