Cambridge City Council is seeking to reduce congestion by changing the cost of parking in the council’s car parks.

The Environment Agency has published data, case studies and evidence about the role of natural flood management in reducing flood risk.

Since its launch in 2012, one in five councils are using the MetalMatters recycling campaign to increase the metal packaging captured at kerbside.

Enfield Council has chosen Sungard Availability Services to manage its hybrid IT infrastructure and increase efficiency by 30 per cent.

Two-thirds of councillors feel they do not have enough funding to provide universal services for children and families.

The WHO has reported that 44 of the UK’s 51 cities and towns listed on its air quality database have air considered too dangerous to breathe.

Mass LED streetlight switch could save £200 million per year

A mass switch to LED streetlights could save the UK’s councils over £200 million per year combined, new figures have revealed.

A £27.1 million scheme to reduce flood risk to 4,800 properties in Blackpool is being officially opened by Blackpool Council and the Environment Agency.

New guidance to ensure domestic abuse victims can access safe social housing published

New guidance to ensure victims of domestic abuse can easily access safe, long-term accommodation has been published.

Keeping elderly active could save care sector billions, report says

Encouraging elderly people to take exercise could help tackle the UK’s ageing crisis and save the care sector billions, according to campaigners.

Leisure centres face possible closure without government investment, councils warn

Leisure centres could fall into a state of disrepair and even be forced to close without urgent new investment from government, the LGA has warned.

New drive to end gender pay gap

The Prime Minister has announced a new drive to improve workplace equality and end the gender pay gap.

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