North Yorkshire presses ahead with adult social care priorities
North Yorkshire County Council will carry on prioritising adult social care despite unrelenting budgetary pressures.
Extra £25 million to deliver better journeys for North Yorkshire drivers
An extra £25.6 million is being provided to help maintain and repair roads in North Yorkshire and stop potholes developing,…
Budget Disappointment on Care Fees Cap
Older people will let feel let down that there is little in the Budget for them, especially nothing to end…
Full Chamber Response to Budget
We are pleased our lobbying has help secure a firm commitment to upgrade both the A66 and A69 which are…
North East LEP Budget reaction
North East LEP Chief Economist Chris Milne gives his reaction to The Budget delivered today by Chancellor of the Exchequer…
Budget Responses from North East Business Leaders
The Chancellor’s announcement demonstrates the importance of the UK oil & gas industry to the British Economy.
Budget 2016: “Low key for property”
A leading property expert has responded to this afternoon’s budget, which saw George Osborne announce new measures helping young people…
Post Budget comment – Icon Plastics
Companies that buy raw materials from Europe and pay in Euros are facing increased costs now as uncertainty caused by…
Budget response: Graham Robb, chair of the Institute of Directors, North East
This was a good budget for business and the self-employed. The cuts to small business rates will be welcome as…
Budget reaction from NE1 CEO Sean Bullick
Sean Bullick, CEO of NE1, Newcastle’s Business Improvement District (BID) has welcomed measures in the Chancellor’s budget to improve northern…
Post Budget comment
The extra focus on improving northern schools is fantastic news.
Statement from Anna Turley MP on Budget 2016
This year’s Budget was designed to raise George Osborne’s stock with the Tory MPs he hopes will make him the…
Budget Reaction from Yarm School headmaster, David Dunn
Yarm School headmaster David Dunn has welcomed the Chancellor’s announcement on extending the school day with extra-curricular activities.
Budget 2016 Fails to Stem Energy Sector Uncertainty
The Government spurned the chance to secure thousands of jobs and billions in North East investment, leaving jobs in energy…
‘Osborne’s Budget has failed Teesside’ – Tom Blenkinsop MP
Today’s Budget provided no clear indication that this Tory Government have any intention of turning the fortunes of Teesside around,…