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Traffic Queuing on the Approach to the Black Cat Roundabout

At last, some relief on the way for motorists at the Black Cat Roundabout - £6.4 million scheme approved

There was great news earlier this week for the campaign to bring relief for motorists and businesses at the Black Cat roundabout, with confirmation that the bid for Government funding we have been backing has been successful. The Department for Transport will commit £6.4 million from its 'Pinch Point Fund' for a project which will see the roundabout and A1 approaches expanded. Crucially, the improvement scheme also serves as a first step towards a wider, comprehensive solution which separates the road from the roundabout itself.

13 Oct 2012
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Apprenticeship Good for Business

Apprenticeships show a dramatic increase

New figures show that in Hampshire and Isle of Wight over 6500 more people started an apprenticeship last year in the last year of the previous government. This is an increase of 59% since the Coalition Government came to power.

12 Oct 2012
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Wheeliebins take on speeding motorists

Campaigners in the West of the County have come up with a novel idea to calm traffic. Based on an idea by Heather Kidd, Shropshire Councillor for Chirbury and Worthen, the Safer Roads Partnership is distributing large stickers for residents to place on wheelie bins and other prominent locations reminding motorists of the 30 mph speed limit in their village.

12 Oct 2012
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