Sajid Javid has confirmed government backing to create a new generation of town houses in cities to ease pressure on valuable open spaces.
Northamptonshire County Council has imposed immediate spending controls on the authority, banning practically all spending.
Nottingham City Council will go ahead with the installation of sprinklers in residential high rise blocks in the city, despite a lack of government support.
Newcastle City Council has published a new report setting out how Newcastle could become a world leader in waste reduction.
The NSPCC has criticised the government for failing to implement half of its recommendations to make young people safer online.
Council parking services should improve their provision of online information and services, offering a particularly poor service for drivers with disabilities.
New LGA analysis has revealed that nearly £3.5 billion in Right to Buy discounts have been handed out to council tenants over the past six years.
Experts from homelessness charities and local government have met for the first time as part of the government’s new rough sleeping advisory panel.
Because of glitches on the Revenue & Customs website, HMRC has paid almost £1 million to parents in lieu of the tax-free childcare.
The government has confirmed a £866 million investment in local housing projects that will help build up to 200,000 new homes.
Leeds City Council’s executive board will discuss a proposal to establish a public bike sharing scheme in the city.
Leeds City Council is set to approve a £5 million investment to provide supported accommodation for vulnerable adults, young people and families.