Cities seek segregated space for cycling

An assessment of cycling in cities has revealed that 78 per cent of people desire more protected bike routes on roads built to make cycling safer.

More should be done to help vulnerable in debt

The Money Advice Trust has said that more could be done for the vulnerable in debt.

Telford & Wrekin Borough Council gets £3.7 million for new homes

The WMCA has made a £3.7 million contribution to Telford & Wrekin Council to kick-start building new homes on brownfield sites in the borough.

Increase in NI contributions would generate £5 billion extra to fund social care

A rise in National Insurance contributions by one per cent would raise up to £5 billion immediately towards social care funding.

Councils forced to sell off enough homes to house Oxford

Councils are only able to replace a third of homes currently being sold under the Right to Buy, forcing them to sell off thousands of affordable homes.

Norfolk ranked seventh in highways and transport survey

An independent survey of Norfolk residents found Norfolk County Council seventh of 31 similar councils for satisfaction with transport services.

Devon’s care providers rated higher than average

Figures from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) show significant improvement in the quality of care in Devon.

Changes in non-residential care charges

A review of charging for non-residential care services has been approved by Lancashire County Council’s cabinet.

Rural communities encouraged to build own homes

Rural communities in Northumberland are being encouraged to take the lead on developing affordable homes in their area.

Oxford Council asks Chancellor’s help to tackle air pollution

Oxford City Council has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer to ask him to help tackle Oxford’s illegal air pollution in his upcoming budget.

56p of every £1 of council tax could go to social care

The LGA has warned that 56p in every £1 that people pay in council tax may have to be spent caring for children and adults by 2020.

Cardiff introduces smart parking in city

Cardiff Council has launched a parking app to assist motorists in the Welsh capital find real-time available spaces in the city.

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