Bristol Mayor calls for increased power and investment in cities

The Mayor of Bristol has joined the leaders and mayors of the UK’s most powerful cities in calling on the government for increased powers and investment.

Over half of procurement deals ignore requirements for accessibility

More than 60 per cent of outsourcing deals between local authorities and third-party suppliers happen without discussion of disability requirements.

Sajid Javid has announced a new approach to address how many homes each local area needs and how many they will need in future years.

New £1.9 million design proposals show the planned redevelopment for one of the key gateway areas of Leeds.

A new CCS framework will see SMEs play a key part in supplying furniture for the government’s network of efficient, regional office spaces.

Councils warn of service concerns

New research shows that councils are expressing concern over not being able to maintain high service quality amid increasing budget cuts.

Half of areas have more affordable housing

House prices in over half of local authority areas are more affordable now than they were in 2007.

Grenfell Tower fire inquiry to open

The public inquiry into the Grenfell Tower fire, which killed at least 80 people in June, will begin on 14 September.

2017 General Election cost over £140m

The Cabinet Office has revealed that June's snap General Election cost taxpayers more than £140 million.

Air quality audits to protect schoolchildren

The Mayor of London has announced the first of 50 ‘air quality audits’ for primary schools in the worst polluted areas in London.

New agreement to tackle transportation of illegal waste

The Environment Agency and DVSA have agreed to carry out joint operations across England to cut the transportation of illegal waste and improve road safety.

Homelessness rise likely to be down to welfare reforms

The number of homeless families in the UK has risen by more than 60 per cent and is ‘likely to have been driven by welfare reforms’, NAO has said.

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