Middlesbrough Council headquarters 'not fit for purpose'

Middlesbrough Council has argued that its current headquarters are ‘not fit for purpose’ and is seeking to relocate to a new city centre base.

Building regulations ‘cut corners’ - Grenfell fire

Building regulations are leaving room for shortcuts, a review into fire safety after the Grenfell Tower fire has said.

New flood scheme opened in Rugeley

A new £5.2 million flood scheme that reduces risk to more than 270 properties in Rugeley and helps regenerate the town centre has been opened.

200 suppliers signing up to Contracts Finder every week

The Contracts Finder platform, which makes it easier for small businesses to find opportunities to supply to government, now has more than 22,000 registered suppliers.

£10 million extra to end youth homelessness

An extra £10 million has been announced by the Welsh First Minister to end youth homelessness in Wales by 2027.

Agreement on Waste Framework Directive revisions reached

The European Council and the European Parliament have reached an agreement on the Waste Framework Directive revisions with new recycling targets.

More houses to provide people with homes

Cambridge City Council has prioritised building more houses to provide people with a secure place to call home.

Disposal ‘on the go' recycling is not working

A RECycling Of Used Plastics Limited (RECOUP) survey has revealed that ‘on the go’ collection infrastructure in the UK is inadequate.

Culture change needed in local government

The Communities and Local Government Committee has stated that a 'culture change' is needed within local authorities.

Newcastle residents anxious over state of public services

A survey of residents commissioned by Newcastle City Council has highlighted increasing concerns over the state of public services.

Herefordshire pledges to support more refugees

Herefordshire County Council has agreed to support more refugees as part of the Home Office’s various resettlement schemes.

Energy scheme saves Cambridgeshire schools thousands

Schools across Cambridgeshire are collectively saving £600,000 per year as part of Cambridgeshire County Council’s energy generation programme.

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