Oxfordshire County Council has revealed a range of new ideas to tackle congestion in Oxford and take the strain off of the city’s transport infrastructure.

The LGA has joined a cross-party campaign which will see a person or business responsible for a change in noise conditions being held responsible for managing that change.

Leicestershire County Council has approved the development of a STOP Suicide campaign.

Michael Gove has said that the 5p charge for plastic bags in large shops in England is set to be extended to cover nearly all retailers.

Sajid Javid has appointed an inspector to investigate concerns of financial management and governance at Northamptonshire County Council.

Work begins on Northumberland flood scheme

Work has begun on a started on a major £600,000 flood scheme which will protect a Northumberland coastal town from tidal flooding.

CQC praises Worksop learning disability service for ‘outstanding’ care

A Nottinghamshire County Council service in Worksop has been praised for its ‘outstanding’ care following a recent inspection by the CQC.

New service helps children and families earlier

Buckinghamshire's cabinet has given its approval for a new service that helps children and families more effectively by developing one Early Help service for Buckinghamshire.

£900,000 boost for voluntary groups

Nearly 60 local groups and organisations have been recommended to benefit from funds totalling £900,000 in Cambridge council's Community Grants scheme.

New council homes for Cambridge

Two former garage sites owned by Cambridge City Council are to undergo development to provide much-needed new council homes, if proposals are approved.

New affordable homes project takes off

Plans for a raft of new affordable homes across a number of sites in north Manchester is set to be approved by the city council’s executive.

Jeremy Hunt's title changes to Health and Social Care Secretary

Jeremy Hunt, the Health Secretary, has had his role changed to Health and Social Care Secretary in Theresa May's latest cabinet reshuffle.

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