Multi-million pound flood scheme to open in Birmingham

New flood scheme that reduces the risk of flooding to over 200 homes and businesses in Selly Park South has officially opened.

Thousands of council bridges at risk of collapse

Almost 3,500 council-maintained road bridges have a greater risk of collapse, new figures have revealed.

Road maintenance spending at lowest level in decade

Road maintenance spending by councils is at the lowest level it has been in 10 years, new government figures show.

Funding to help lone asylum-seeking children

Devon County Council has successfully applied for funding to support unaccompanied children who arrive seeking asylum in the UK.

Norfolk Council removed from Children’s Services intervention

Children’s Services in Norfolk no longer require the county council’s intervention and the adoption service is outstanding, Ofsted has found.

One in four care homes ‘inadequate’ or ‘require improvement’

More than 77,000 beds for older people in England are in sub-standard homes, Which? has discovered.

One in 10 new homes was former office

Nearly one in 10 new homes over the last two years was converted from an office and included no affordable housing or supporting investment in infrastructure.

District councils campaign against ‘unfair’ council tax measures

The District Councils’ Network has urged for changes to the ‘unfair’ system governing council tax increases which are curbing their key role in prevention.

Local services stretched by ‘unprecedented’ elderly population

Figures from the CCN have indicated that local services are at breaking point as a result of an increasingly elderly population and ‘outdated’ government funding.

Government-wide drive to tackle loneliness

Prime Minister Theresa May is to host a reception at Downing Street and set out the government’s plans to tackle loneliness and social isolation.

£29m council funding for vulnerable children

Sajid Javid has announced that councils will receive an additional £29 million to boost their support for unaccompanied asylum seeking children.

Essex announces £300m budget spending plan

Essex County Council’s budget proposals for 2018/19 include investment in the region’s roads, schools and homes.

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