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Continued investment in bus services is helping drive up passenger numbers in #Wrexham, improving access to public transport. The total number of passengers using new routes and extended evening services now exceed 163,000. @wrexhamcbc leaderlive.co.uk/news/26103151.…

The Worldchefs Congress & Expo is coming to #Newport. @ICCWales will host the event from 16–19 May, the first time it has been held in the UK in its 98-year history, bringing top culinary talent from around the globe. @NewportCouncil @WACSworldchefs southwalesargus.co.uk/news/26102363.…

@SoTCityCouncil welcomes the start of £4m works to revamp a historic market hall, to see it become usable for the first time in two decades. The indoor market dates back to 1879. stokesentinel.co.uk/news/stoke-on-…

@GloShire unveils part of its Oxstalls Sports Park, forming the council's £8m investment programme to revamp the Sports Park and GL1 Leisure Centre to enhance leisure provision across the city. punchline-gloucester.com/articles/aanew…

18k people took part in @ColchesterCC's Beat the Street 6-week challenge: walking, cycling or scooting a total 135,544 miles. To mark the end of the challenge & help residents maintain active habits, the council will hold a Love Colchester celebration. gazette-news.co.uk/news/26071545.…

@medway_council and Kent County Council have announced the launch of Grow in Kent, to support the visitor economy and inward investment in both places. The initiative will be facilitated by collaboration with the councils and private sector organisations. news.kent.gov.uk/articles/kent-…

Today, the Key Cities Innovation Network has published Innovation Ecosystems, a new national compendium with contributions from across 12 universities and 22 UK cities. Read the compendium here: lnkd.in/dVRCu9uX

Plans have been submitted for East Bank urban village in @Hullccnews, one of the city's largest regeneration projects. The scheme is in partnership with ECF (@HomesEngland, L&G and Muse) and includes 850 new homes. news.hull.gov.uk/15/04/2026/fir…

180k patients a year will have access to MRI, CT, Ultrasound and X-ray scans at new £43m facility in @SoTCityCouncil due to open later this month. The centre will help reduce strain on local hospitals. stoke.nub.news/news/local-new…

@SalfordCouncil marks 100 years & begins a year-long cultural program across 8 neighbourhoods. @paul4citymayor said: “2026 promises to be a truly special year…a time to celebrate our remarkable history, vibrant communities & spirit.” secretmanchester.com/salford100-cen…

@WolvesCouncil has set aside £5.5m to create a new entertainment area which will attract 500k visitors a year. The council's ambition is for a central, modern space where residents and visitors can convene. expressandstar.com/news/wolverham…

@GloucesterCity has approved plans to improve the hospital's power infrastructure to facilitate future expansion, which is crucial considering increasing reliance on medical engineering, tech and different equipment for surgical procedures. gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/glouceste…

The Ethnically Diverse Communities project by @BCPCouncil & the Community Action Network is entering a new phase, with a £500k grant from The National Lottery Community Fund. So far, £90k has supported 32 groups with IT upgrades & community consultations. bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/26003651.…

Another key milestone for Eden Project Morecambe and its ambitious programme for culture‑led growth and long‑term renewal in the region. It shows how vision, civic leadership and public private investment can unlock complex, place‑defining projects. placenorthwest.co.uk/vinci-appointe…

Key Cities is saddened by the passing of Eamonn Boylan OBE. A towering figure in local government, he championed devolution, collaboration and strong place‑based leadership. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues. greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/news/statement…

@SoTCityCouncil has announced its new head of adult social care services, Nichola Thompson. It follows Stoke's positive adult social care service rating in the Care Quality Commission inspection. stoke.nub.news/news/local-new…

@portsmouthtoday has published its public transport strategy for 2026-40 to make travel in the city faster and greener. It supports the council's goal for cleaner air and better connection for communities across bus, rail, ferry and taxi services. highways-news.com/portsmouth-cit…

More than £1m worth of repairs will be carried out on @yourcolchester's Natural History Museum, a former church, as the local council says it's "the right thing to do", repairing a local attraction for families, schools and visitors to the area. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

@plymouthcc has submitted £50m worth of plans to convert its Civic Centre into 144 flats and a new campus for City College Plymouth with a restaurant and wellness facility. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…