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Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
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Perrmission for 46 containers on 'grass and scrubland' thrown out
Plans for 46 containers to be placed on land have been thrown out by planning chiefs. The proposal was for them to be installed on "vacant grass and scrubland" to the east of the junction of Stoneclough Road and Bolton Road in Kearsley. The plans, which were submitted on the behalf of applicant John Bowling, also would have seen a single storey outbuilding and "associated works" built on the site. In his report, planning officer John Dupre recommended for the application to be refused. In regards to impact on the character and appearance of the site and the surrounding area, he said: "The proposed development will change the character of the site from what is currently an area of undeveloped urban greenspace into one of ad hoc light industrial estate. "While it is acknowledged that there are other industrial units nearby, these are permanent structures which are more different in terms of form and appearance. "It is not considered that the development will respect or acknowledge the character and identity of the locality in term of design and siting, nor will it conserve or enhance the distinctive character of the existing physical and natural environment. Plans (Image: Bolton Council) "The development will not be visually stimulating, nor will it raise the human spirit." He added that it would have an "undue impact" on the surrounding area. Mr Dupre added: "No details of have been submitted to show how the existing urban green space will be protected and enhanced in balance with other considerations." Read more: Developer steps in with upgrades to make cricket fixtures 'about more than sport' Read more: 14 weeks of roadworks set to start on roundabout notorious for congestion Read more: Concerns over development access amid 'political atmosphere' Regarding the impact on the highway, he said that "insufficient information" had been given, with no transport report having been filed. Referring to the impact on biodiversity and ecology, Mr Dupre added that no details had been given to "show how existing urban green space will be protected and enhanced". The land is off Stoneclough Road (Image: Google Maps) No risk assessment for contaminated land was submitted, though no objection has been received from the council's Pollution Control team in relation to that aspect. Mr Dupre added: "The application site appears to include an abandoned mine entry. "No assessment of risk from this feature has been submitted with the application; however, as the ground works required for their siting is minimal, storage containers are among the types of development that are considered exempt from the need to undertake a Coal Mining Risk Assessment." Concluding, he said: "For the reasons outlined above, it is not considered that the proposal accords with Bolton's Development Plan policies on design, siting and appearance and that insufficient information has been provided to assess the impact of the development against policies relating to ecology, urban green space and highways and transport. "It is therefore considered that that planning permission should be refused." In the council's final decision, it refused the application. The notice stated: "The proposed development would, by virtue of its design, siting and appearance, be detrimental to the character and appearance of the site and the surrounding area contrary to Policy OA6 of Bolton's Core Strategy, Policy JP-P1 of Places for Everyone Joint Development Plan and Supplementary Planning Document General Design Principles. "Insufficient information has been provided by the applicant with regard to the impacts of the development in terms of highway safety and transport, ecology and biodiversity net gain and urban green space, to enable the proposal to be properly judged against the policies JP-G6, JP-G8 and JP-C8 of the Places for Everyone Joint Development Plan."
BBC News
30-04-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough mayoral election debate takeaways
Candidates hoping to be the next mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough's combined authority took part in a BBC Radio Cambridgeshire Chris Mann chaired the discussion at Anglia Ruskin University's campus in five candidates tackled topics including public transport, economic growth, housing and are some takeaways from the 90-minute debate on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire, which you can watch back here. 1. Is a mayor worthwhile? There were questions over the performance of previous Cambridgeshire and Peterborough mayors – and whether the county should have one at Dupre, for the Liberal Democrats, said she "didn't want one" and would "like to have a darn good try" at abolishing the job, while Anna Smith (Labour) said it was a "vital role".Paul Bristow (Conservative) said he thought the mayoralty had "not been a success" in the UK's Ryan Coogan thought the job was to drive growth in Cambridgeshire, while Bob Ensch (Green) agreed that the role of mayor was a "very business-orientated one". 2. Tackling skills gap All the candidates agreed that bringing more skills to Cambridgeshire and Peterborough should be a priority for the new (Reform UK) said the skills gap was "huge", adding: "It's about ... attracting people to do the right courses where there is actually a job at the end of it."Ensch (Green) brought up his construction background and said there needed to be "more investment" in skills in the area. 3. Public transport Public transport was "very linked" to the issue of skills, according to Dupre (Liberal Democrat), who said the "dire state" of the public transport network meant many people could not access (Labour) agreed, and said in her experience working as a teacher, some young people "really struggled" to get to courses because of candidate Bristow said he wanted to end what he called "bungling procurement processes" and make bus routes work. 4. A 'toxic' and 'mudslinging' campaign Politics in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough was branded "toxic" by Bristow (Conservative) while Coogan (Reform UK) said he had experienced "mudslinging" during the were discussions over some negative campaigning between candidates, which Lorna Dupre (Liberal Democrat) called "pointless point-scoring".Smith (Labour) said: "People can make their own decisions", while Ensch (Green) said: "The voters care about what's happening in their region." 5. Growth in Cambridgeshire Bristow (Conservative) said growth in Cambridgeshire has "got to work" for people already living in the county. Ensch (Green) said the "tired old parties" had not made a difference with the housing crisis, and would force developers to build affordable homes, while Smith (Labour) said new homes should be built in the "right place", near to jobs or "where the jobs could be".Dupre (Liberal Democrat) said it was a "hard fact" that there is a shortage of water in the region, a point echoed by Coogan (Reform UK), who said: "We don't have enough water to actually provide those homes with the sanitary and drinking requirements." Who are the candidates? Follow Peterborough news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Infrastructure investment firm Stonepeak acquires Dupre Logistics
Infrastructure-focused private equity firm Stonepeak has acquired energy transportation and logistics company Dupre Logistics. Lafayette, Louisiana-based Dupre offers transportation, private fleet services and truck brokerage along the Gulf Coast and throughout the U.S. It boasts a fleet of more than 700 trucks and 1,000 drivers, along with a network of over 16,000 carrier partners, hauling bulk liquid products including chemicals, industrial gases and perishables. The company also arranges third-party capacity for customers. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. 'Over the last 40 years, Dupre has established an impressive footprint, becoming an integral part of the supply chain in the Sun Belt,' said Graham Brown, managing director at Stonepeak, in a news release. 'Their continued quality and delivery of mission-critical services has resulted in a loyal customer base and an established position as a regional industry leader.' Twenty-five-year industry veteran Chris Sower has been named Dupre's new CEO effective immediately, succeeding Mike Weindel, who is departing from the company. 'We are now ushering in a new era at Dupre with new leadership, and with change comes opportunity,' said Dupre founder Reggie Dupre. 'With Stonepeak's extensive supply chain expertise and experience with similar transportation and logistics businesses, we'll have an expanded toolkit at our disposal to be able to even better deliver for our customers.' The Dupre family will maintain an ownership stake in the company with Reggie Dupre serving as a board member. Brown Gibbons Lang & Co. served as the exclusive financial adviser to Stonepeak. G2 Capital Advisors acted as Dupre's financial adviser. Stonepeak completed its $3.1 billion acquisition of Air Transport Services Group last week. More FreightWaves articles by Todd Maiden: Prologis sticks with 2025 outlook, but customers grow more cautious J.B. Hunt's intermodal bid season delivers mixed results March freight demand enters, exits like a lamb The post Infrastructure investment firm Stonepeak acquires Dupre Logistics appeared first on FreightWaves.
Yahoo
21-02-2025
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Bayou Blue man accused of sex crimes against four juveniles
BAYOU BLUE, La. (WGNO) — A Bayou Blue man was arrested in Terrebonne Parish following a child sex crimes investigation by the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office. According to the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office, officials recently received notification from the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services of a possible sexual assault of a child from a few years prior. Tangipahoa Parish deputies search for escaped work release inmate The investigation reportedly revealed 60-year-old Herman Dupre as the suspect, and four juveniles as victims. The alleged abuse happened over the course of several years, with the juveniles ranging in age from 7 to 16 years old. Dupre was arrested following the investigation and taken to the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex in Thibodaux on charges including first-degree rape, molestation of a juvenile, indecent behavior with a juvenile, sexual battery and simple battery. His bail is set at $525,000. Anyone who could provide additional information in the investigation is can call LPSO Lieutenant Rodney Morrison with the Criminal Investigations Division at hosts Black History Month event amid DEI crackdown Federal judge denies BRPD officers' request to dismiss 'Brave Cave' lawsuit Speaker Johnson discourages DOGE stimulus checks idea Florida sues Target for 'defrauding investors' by selling LGBTQ+ Pride merchandise Mandeville bans parking along Krewe of Eve parade route, safety enhancements Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Politics
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Liberal Democrat councillor to run for mayor
The Liberal Democrats have announced their candidate for the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough mayoral elections in May. Lorna Dupre is a Cambridgeshire county councillor and the leader of the Liberal Democrat & Independent Group on East Cambridgeshire District Council. She also sits as the deputy leader of the Liberal Democrats on Cambridgeshire County Council - the largest group on the council - and is chair of the council's Environment and Green Investment Committee. When launching her campaign, Ms Dupre it was a "key election" and added she wanted Cambridgeshire and Peterborough "to be greener, fairer, and better connected". "There is a desperate need for genuinely affordable homes in the right places, and a Liberal Democrat mayor using new powers handed down from government, can make that happen," she said. "We also need a mayor who will work in partnership with the NHS, firefighters, and the police, for a healthier and safer Cambridgeshire and Peterborough." The combined authority was set up in 2017 and works with the seven local district, county and unitary councils, and with business groups and universities. Its responsibilities, include overseeing transport and digital connectivity infrastructure, employment skills, economic growth and housing strategy and provision. Nik Johnson, the current Labour Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, confirmed he intends to stand for re-election during his hot-seat appearance on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire in November. Paul Bristow, the former Conservative MP for Peterborough, who lost his House of Commons seat to Labour's Andrew Pakes by 118 votes at the general election in July, has been announced as the Tory mayoral candidate. Follow Cambridgeshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Former Peterborough MP to run for mayor in 2025 Five takeaways from mayor's time in the hot seat Liberal Democrats Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority
