The extra sites being released to developers follows the news that Homes England has agreed a partnership with the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) to develop land being released by the Ministry of Defence.

Schools do not have the ability or the resources to counter the complex societal problems behind the rise in knife crime, an Ofsted report finds

Local authorities are encouraged to set more ambitious targets for electric car charging points, as well as encouraging low emission fuels and electric cars.

The deal will mean there will be more electricity from renewables than fossil fuels

LGA warns against further cuts to council Youth Offending Teams

The LGA says that funding for youth offending teams (YOTs) within councils has been halved from £145 million in 2010/11 to £71.5 million in 2018/19.

Foster parents of Parsons Green bomber to sue Surrey Council

Surrey County Council has been accused of negligence by the foster parents of the Parsons Green bomber who claim the authority failed to warn them he had been radicalised.

Bradford Council tackles anti-social driving

Bradford Council has introduced a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) to tackle anti-social driving.

Letting agents must sign up to Client Money Protection scheme

All private sector property agents who hold clients’ money will be required to register with a CMP scheme ahead of 1 April.

CIPFA reveals second highest council tax increase in ten years

Rob Whiteman: “The extent of the rises across the country are a reflection of the incredible fiscal pressure faced by local authorities and police"

A new SME Action Plan is being devised by the government so that smaller businesses have easier access to government contracts.

A consultation will look into increasing the guarantee on roadworks, so that if a pothole forms within five years, the company must return to repair it.

New research commissioned by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has raised concerns about an increase in ‘off-rolling’ of SEND pupils of secondary school age

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