£16 million to combat drug dependency and support children in care

The government has pledged £16 million to projects that tackle drug and alcohol dependency and support children in care.

Combined Authority submits ambitious £200 million

West Yorkshire Combined Authority has submitted a bid of over £200 million of government investment and devolved powers in the government’s autumn budget in November.

Public bodies join together on new mobile voice and data procurement

CCS is taking control of the buying power of the public sector to reduce the cost to the public purse of purchasing mobile voice and data services.

Supported housing cap lower than actual costs, charity warns

Plans to cap benefits for those in supported housing by the government could fall short of actual costs by £80 per week, research shows.

Councils warn they cannot fund ‘dementia tax’ proposals

Conservative council leaders warn that county councils cannot afford a £308 million rise in care home costs if the ‘dementia tax’ goes ahead.

Women’s refuges funding cut by 24 per cent over last seven years

Councils have reduced the amount they spent on women’s refuges by 24 per cent since 2010, an investigation has revealed.

Oxford receives best service APSE award

Oxford City Council’s Streetscene team won a best service award at the recent Association of Public Service Excellence (APSE) awards.

Government takes another step towards homeless prevention

New guidance to ensure local authorities intervene earlier to help prevent families and individuals becoming homeless has been published.

Oxford City Council to improve standards in private rented sector

Oxford City Council has announced plans to tackle poor housing conditions in the private rented sector.

River transfer project to give local communities more say

A project designed to give local organisations and communities more responsibility over the management of local watercourses has entered a new phase.

Three bedsits closed down due to fire risk

Liverpool City Council’s Landlord Licensing team has closed down three bedsits which were a serious fire risk for tenants.

Newcastle introduces £3 million programme to make streets safer

New proposals to make streets safer for children and encourage more people to get active in three areas of Newcastle city have been unveiled.

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