Tag: Local Authorities



Local Authorities urged to do Business with SMEs

Posted on 7 September, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

The Centre for Entrepreneurs is calling upon local authorities to do more business with small businesses. According to data compiled by the Centre’s campaign partner Spend Network, in the past three years a total of £9.9 billion has been spent by local... Read More

Stop Squabbling North-East Developers Warn Councils

Posted on 27 January, 2014 by Cliff Goodwin under Business News, Commercial Developments

Petty rows and territorial disputes are sabotaging the formation of a North-East “super council” and putting thousands of jobs at risk, a group of influential business leaders has claimed. In a joint letter to the Government the consortium of... Read More