07/10/2013
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Additional £100m Announced For Enterprise Zones
The government is putting an extra £100, on the table so enterprise zones can complete key infrastructure projects and successfully compete for the new businesses that will create thousands of local jobs across the country, Communities Secretary Eric Pickles announced today (7 October 2013).
Last week, the Prime Minister reinforced his commitment to supporting businesses and ensuring that Britain can continue to attract investment and remain competitive on a world stage. This cash injection into the zones will support that, ensuring areas across the country can create the right conditions for investment.
Mr Pickles said: "Enterprise zones are at the centre of our plans to back business, help local economies grow stronger and give the UK that competitive edge.
"The zones are showing progress with over 180 businesses, half a billion pounds of private sector investment and nearly 4,000 jobs, and many more in the pipeline.
"We want to help them grow further and faster and this extra £100 million investment will ensure they have the infrastructure in place to successfully attract even more businesses and create many more local jobs."
Woman Fined For Racially Aggravated Assault
A woman from Charlton has been ordered to pay a fine and compensation after assaulting a woman wearing a burka in Woolwich town centre.
Tracy Davies, 46, of Charlton Lane, SE7 appeared at Bexley Magistrate's Court on October 2, after being charged with racially aggravated common assault.
On June 29, the victim, a 55-year-old Somali woman was shopping in Woolwich town centre with her daughter when Davies shouted racist remarks. She subsequently hit the victim and punched her several times.
Police officers on foot patrol in Woolwich arrived quickly on the scene and arrested Davies. A number of witnesses confirmed what Davies had done although she denied it when interviewed by officers.
Davies appeared at Bexley Magistrate's Court on July 17 and pleaded not guilty.
Davies was ordered to pay a £150 fine, £100 compensation, and £105 to cover costs.
Appeal For Missing Schoolboy
Police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of a 14-year-old boy who has not been seen since Friday 4 October.
Semi Suka of Uxbridge was last seen wearing his school uniform at Uxbridge High School at 3.15pm.
He told friends he was going to KFC in Uxbridge and he may have been going into Uxbridge Town Centre.
Semi is black, 4ft 9ins tall and of slim build with black hair. He was wearing his school uniform which consists of black trousers, white shirt and black blazer as well as a black and yellow tie. He was carrying a blue and red bag.
Anyone with information on Semi is asked to called Uxbridge Police on 0208 246 1524, the police non-emergency line on 101 or Missing People on 116 000.
(CD/JP)
The government is putting an extra £100, on the table so enterprise zones can complete key infrastructure projects and successfully compete for the new businesses that will create thousands of local jobs across the country, Communities Secretary Eric Pickles announced today (7 October 2013).
Last week, the Prime Minister reinforced his commitment to supporting businesses and ensuring that Britain can continue to attract investment and remain competitive on a world stage. This cash injection into the zones will support that, ensuring areas across the country can create the right conditions for investment.
Mr Pickles said: "Enterprise zones are at the centre of our plans to back business, help local economies grow stronger and give the UK that competitive edge.
"The zones are showing progress with over 180 businesses, half a billion pounds of private sector investment and nearly 4,000 jobs, and many more in the pipeline.
"We want to help them grow further and faster and this extra £100 million investment will ensure they have the infrastructure in place to successfully attract even more businesses and create many more local jobs."
Woman Fined For Racially Aggravated Assault
A woman from Charlton has been ordered to pay a fine and compensation after assaulting a woman wearing a burka in Woolwich town centre.
Tracy Davies, 46, of Charlton Lane, SE7 appeared at Bexley Magistrate's Court on October 2, after being charged with racially aggravated common assault.
On June 29, the victim, a 55-year-old Somali woman was shopping in Woolwich town centre with her daughter when Davies shouted racist remarks. She subsequently hit the victim and punched her several times.
Police officers on foot patrol in Woolwich arrived quickly on the scene and arrested Davies. A number of witnesses confirmed what Davies had done although she denied it when interviewed by officers.
Davies appeared at Bexley Magistrate's Court on July 17 and pleaded not guilty.
Davies was ordered to pay a £150 fine, £100 compensation, and £105 to cover costs.
Appeal For Missing Schoolboy
Police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of a 14-year-old boy who has not been seen since Friday 4 October.
Semi Suka of Uxbridge was last seen wearing his school uniform at Uxbridge High School at 3.15pm.
He told friends he was going to KFC in Uxbridge and he may have been going into Uxbridge Town Centre.
Semi is black, 4ft 9ins tall and of slim build with black hair. He was wearing his school uniform which consists of black trousers, white shirt and black blazer as well as a black and yellow tie. He was carrying a blue and red bag.
Anyone with information on Semi is asked to called Uxbridge Police on 0208 246 1524, the police non-emergency line on 101 or Missing People on 116 000.
(CD/JP)
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