Major BAE Systems R&D facility gets go-ahead
Major plans from BAE Systems to support and safeguard the future of the UK’s submarine production have been given the go-ahead. Members of t…
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Cumbria
New taskforce launched to turbocharge flood preparedness and delivery of flood defences
A new Floods Resilience Taskforce to turbocharge the development of flood defences and bolster the nation’s resilience to extreme weather ha…
Judges’ shortlisted visits begin and host announced for the BECBC awards 2024
The highly anticipated BECBC Awards Dinner 2024 is fast approaching, and the judging panel is set to begin visiting shortlisted companies as…
Aspatria battery storage facility recommended for approval
The development would include a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), together with associated cable route and infrastructure, site levellin…
Cumbria police officers work with FBI for staff wellbeing
Zoe Billings from York and Mark Pannone from North Cumbria, founders of the consultancy firm Adapt and Evolve, are using their police traini…
NEBOSH Health & Safety in Construction Management (UK) - Heavily Funded!!
Skills Bootcamp - Co Funded NEBOSH Construction A place has become available on our NEBOSH Health & Safety in Construction Management (…
EMPLOYMENT LAW UPDATE
As of 26th October 2024 a new law places a legal obligation on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment from occurrin…
Firms put on alert for £3bn flood and coastal framework
The Environment Agency is seeking expressions of interest and pre-market engagement with contractors for its next-generation £3bn flood and …
CVB plots nuclear energy 'super cluster' at newly-acquired Gloucestershire site
Developer snaps up site of former Berkeley nuclear power station to create first new hub for nuclear energy research, training and AI Chilte…
Innovation Centre for start-ups gets go-ahead in West Cumbria
A multi-million-pound innovation centre for start-ups and entrepreneurs in Workington has been given the go-ahead. Cumberland Council has ap…
Plans for £4.5m West Cumbria clean energy hub take step forward
Plans for a £4.5m clean energy and logistics hub in West Cumbria have taken a step forward. A planning application has been submitted to imp…
Survival of the Fittest
Survival of the Fittest Date: Wednesday 18th September 2024Time: 10am to 2.30pmPrice: Fully funded by Cumberland Council (lunch and refreshm…
Significant progress with final disposal of radioactive waste at Repository site
Works begin on the next phase of operations to close historic trenches and vaults at the Low Level Waste Repository (LLWR) site in Cumbria. …