Laura Coffey

United Kingdom

Political Reporter at BBC Radio Gloucestershire

Articles

Taxi drivers in North Northamptonshire fear zone changes

1 week ago | bbc.com | Laura Coffey

Taxi drivers fear impact of zone changesLaura CoffeyBBC political reporter, NorthamptonshirePA MediaThe change will see one zone across the whole unitary authorityTaxi drivers in a county have told councillors they will be forced out of the profession due to the introduction of new policies. The policies include changes to vehicles and the scrapping of four taxi zones to create one covering the whole of north Northamptonshire.
Farage meets councillors after big gains in Northamptonshire

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Martin Heath |Laura Coffey

Image source, Laura Coffey/BBCImage caption, Nigel Farage (right) met the leader of the council, Martin Griffiths (centre) and the deputy leader, Eddie McDonaldBBC News, NorthamptonshireBBC News, NorthamptonshireReform UK leader Nigel Farage said taking control of a county's two local authorities was beyond his "wildest dreams". He has been visiting North Northamptonshire Council, where the party has 40 of the 68 councillors following victory in the May election.
Farage meets councillors after big gains in county

1 week ago | aol.com | Martin Heath |Laura Coffey

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage said taking control of a county's two local authorities was beyond his "wildest dreams". He has been visiting North Northamptonshire Council, where the party has 40 of the 68 councillors following victory in the May election. It also took control of West Northamptonshire Council, the county's other unitary authority. Farage said he would make sure councillors did not "spend too much time discussing climate change".
New Northampton tourist information point is unveiled

1 week ago | bbc.com | Laura Coffey

New tourist information point unveiledLaura CoffeyBBC political reporter, NorthamptonshireBBCThe new tourist information point opened at Northampton Museum and Art GalleryA council hopes a new tourist information point will showcase the very best of what a county has to offer. The Discover Northamptonshire tourist information point has opened at the Northampton Museum and Art Gallery. It offers a large map for tourists, as well as leaflets and an interactive screen for visitors.
Forget Greece, head to Italy for an island-hopping adventure this summer

1 week ago | telegraph.co.uk | Laura Coffey

Locals advise checking the direction of the wind before choosing the best coves for swimming. Cala Trapanese is recommended, where the rocks form a natural swimming pool with views of Sicily across the water. Inland, visit the Garden of the Impossible to discover another link to the Odyssey myth. A spiky green plant that looks a bit like a cactus is, according to local guidebooks, apparently the plant that Circe used to turn Odysseus's men into pigs.
Council opposes warehouse scheme ahead of inquiry

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Laura Coffey

Council opposes warehouse scheme ahead of inquiryLaura CoffeyBBC political reporter, NorthamptonshireNadia LincolnLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceNadia Lincoln/LDRSCampaigners from the group Staunch, who object to the development, attended the meetingProposals for a warehouse scheme have been rejected by councillors - although a final decision will not be made until after a planning inquiry.
Call for action after West Northants life expectancy gap revealed

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Laura Coffey

Call for action after life expectancy gap revealedLaura CoffeyBBC political reporter, NorthamptonshireWest Northants Labour GroupFartun Ismail has proposed a three-point plan to "help everyone lead longer, healthier lives"A Labour councillor has called for more investment to bring down health inequalities, after a report showed a 15-year difference in life expectancy for men living in different parts of an authority area.
Reform UK to give council Musk-style audit

3 weeks ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Nadia Lincoln |Laura Coffey

Nigel Farage is the leader of Reform UK and has taken inspiration from Elon Musk for his scheme to cut council spending [PA Media]Reform UK plans to send its Elon Musk-style Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) team into West Northamptonshire Council to assess "wasteful spending". The council has become one of the frontrunners to receive a visit from the party's new audit team, including software engineers, data analysts and forensic auditors.
Reform UK to give council Musk-style audit

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Nadia Lincoln |Laura Coffey

Reform UK plans to send its Elon Musk-style Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) team into West Northamptonshire Council to assess "wasteful spending". The council has become one of the frontrunners to receive a visit from the party's new audit team, including software engineers, data analysts and forensic auditors. However, a party spokesperson said there was not currently a timetable for the Northamptonshire visit.
North Northamptonshire Council's first meeting since Reform UK win

1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | Laura Coffey

Image caption, Martin Griffiths, the new council leader, says he does not take the responsibility lightlyBBC political reporter, NorthamptonshireNewly elected members at a Reform UK-led council have come together for the first time at the authority's annual meeting. North Northamptonshire Council's chamber in Corby saw 65 of its 66 elected councillors attend and formally approve the new leader of the unitary local authority, as well as appoint other positions and make committee arrangements.