AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRegional Air Connectivity: Cross-party Scottish MSPs have urged the Scottish Government to protect lifeline Loganair flights linking Sumburgh–Kirkwall–Inverness after planned mid-week cuts from mid-July, warning the changes could hit hospital access and local businesses. High Street & Housing: Brighton & Hove City Council has unveiled plans for a major seafront push, including Brighton Marina’s 1,000 new homes plus 53,819 sq ft of waterfront shops, with wider regeneration across the area. Local Business Support: Entrepreneurs Circle’s UK Small Business Week gets backing from a Banbury embroidery entrepreneur who swapped corporate finance for a garden workshop, highlighting the community impact of micro firms. Transport Policy Clash: Oxfordshire’s “quiet lanes” pilot has been confirmed as not aligned with government guidance, with critics warning it’s being “weaponised” against motorists—an issue that can affect local traders. Fish & Chip Pressure: A VAT exemption petition for small fish and chip shops is gaining traction as owners warn of tight margins, while other reports note customers resisting alternative fish species. Wholesale Deal: Bestway Wholesale has acquired Dee Bee Wholesale (DB Ramsden & Co) in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, adding a £57m-turnover, 87-staff family wholesaler serving 1,400 customers. Rural Grants: Cumbria Rural Enterprise Grants are opening with awards up to £49,999 for rural micro and small businesses to buy equipment and make improvements.
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