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

The fund will be used to create new jobs, help train local people and boost economic activity.

Councils will be able to bid to fund local schemes which help those sleeping rough and struggling with mental health problems get into a home as a priority

The Year of Green Action is a year-long drive to connect more people with the environment and raise awareness about the simple steps everyone can take.

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