Flood committee to spend £22 million for next year

The NRFCC will oversee spending of almost £22 million to protect hundreds of homes across the north east.

Latest large-scale government fire safety test completed

The latest in the government’s series of fire safety tests of cladding and insulation combinations has been completed by the BRE.

Councils face having social care money withdrawn

County authorities could face having social care funding withdrawn, unless ‘undeliverable’ delayed transfers of care targets are met.

UK outspends rest of the EU on large procurement contracts

New research has highlighted that the UK is spending almost double the rest of the EU combined on large procurement contracts.

Local road strategy needs to tackle congestion crisis

Congestion is not just damaging the environment and air quality, but also harming UK economy and productivity, says the LGA.

General Election shows high electoral volatility

The 2017 ‘hold your nose’ General Election showed that the current First Past the Post voting system is failing, says the ERS.

UK to publish more EU negotiation plans

The UK government has published further details of its Brexit negotiating strategy.

Local councils should make it easier for disabled people to be active, says NICE

NICE is urging local councils to make it as easy as possible for people with limited mobility to be more active.

New partnership approach to prevent litter

Zero Waste Scotland is calling on businesses and local authorities to join forces to prevent littering in their communities.

Authorities to improve voting for visually impaired

Changes will now enable local authorities to use records for those with vision impairments to support participation in electoral events.

Gender imbalance causing ‘democratic deficit’

New research by the Institute for Public Policy Research has highlighted the challenges of gender equality in local government.

Roll out devolution to all of England

The government should roll out devolution deals nationally to help tackle the wide variation in regional productivity and boost local growth.

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