London and Manchester mayors seek end to police cuts

Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, and the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, have urged the Chancellor to end the police funding crisis.

Hertfordshire signals next stage off libraries plans

Councillors in Hertfordshire have given the green light to the new priorities for the region’s libraries for 2018 - 2021.

Worcestershire continues investment into reducing congestion

Worcestershire County Council is investing millions of pounds into reducing traffic congestion in the county.

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.

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