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And here's today's news from Public Sector Executive on Monday, 15th April, 2024. Visit Nottinghamshire, the visitor economy division of Marketing Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, has announced the successful approval of its local visitor economy partnership application, marking a significant milestone in the organization's ongoing commitment to the development and growth of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire's visitor economy. The LVEP application made by Visit Nottinghamshire in a collaboration with key stakeholders and partners, which include Nottingham City Council, has been approved by the UK's national tourism agency, visit England, unlocking significant benefits such as access to specialist training, expert advice, and tool kits, as well as support on government bids for funding. Visit Nottinghamshire joins 32 LVEP e p accredited tourism agencies in the country, putting the region firmly on the map. With the support of the l v e p, Visit Nottinghamshire will be able to implement a range of targeted strategies and projects designed to drive visitor numbers, stimulate economic growth, and showcase the rich cultural heritage and attractions that Nottingham and Nottinghamshire have to offer.
Speaker 1:Cabinet minister Esther McVeigh has reached out to local councils with a significant focus on trade union related expenses during working hours. A total of 21 local authorities have been identified for their substantial spending on staff engaged in trade union duties during regular working hours. These councils have allocated no point 2 percent or more of their pay bill costs to trade union time. In some instances, this expenditure has reached 100 of 1,000 of pounds. A large number of staff in these councils work solely on trade union matters, which is a practice that the civil service has stopped.
Speaker 1:Minister McVeigh's letter urges council leaders to consider implementing a cap on such spending. And that's the latest. Don't forget to like and subscribe to make sure you receive every new bulletin, and check out our stories in full on our website, publicsectorexecutive.com.