Government welcomes audit report on fire and rescue service
The Audit Commission's study published today acknowledges the rapid change England's Fire and Rescue Service has undergone in the last decade. (continues...)
View ArticleHealey extends flood funding support for two authorities
Floods Recovery Minister John Healey has today announced that two councils affected by the floods in September will benefit from an enhanced package of financial support from Government. (continues...)
View ArticleHealey - 100 days to bang the drum for new councils
The 100 day countdown to the biggest transformation of local government for 30 years begins today - a change which will affect over 3.2 million people. (continues...)
View ArticleMore handy help at home for older people
Older people are to get more 'handyman' help to carry out repairs to their homes following a £33 million allocation announced today by Communities Minister Baroness Andrews. (continues...)
View ArticleFire and Rescue Service pioneers new hi-tech radio equipment
County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service is the first FRS in Great Britain to complete installing new digital radio communications equipment - Firelink - helping to save lives. (continues...)
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