Millions to benefit from mental health support

Over two million public sector workers are set to receive unprecedented mental health support.

New congestion-cutting technology for North East

The government has released funding to upgrade traffic management technology across the North East Combined Authority area.

LHA cap will not apply to supported housing

Theresa May has revealed that the Local Housing Allowance cap will not apply to supported housing or the social housing sector.

Southend’s mini robot to transform social care

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has introduced a new child-size robot designed to help transform the way it delivers social care services.

Authorities paying millions in excessive mileage allowance

The TaxPayers' Alliance has revealed that councils are paying their staff millions more than they should be in mileage allowance payments.

Edinburgh to consider diesel surcharge

Edinburgh's Parking Action Plan will present a new consultation on whether diesel vehicles should incur a parking permit surcharge.

Developers not prioritising walking infrastructure

A new report has argued that access to walking infrastructure is not a priority for developers building new homes.

Dundee to outline £350 million building programme

Dundee City Council is to outline nearly £350 million of investment for a building programme to cover the next five years.

12 million penalties given to drivers each year

New research by the RAC Foundation has revealed that up to 12 million driving licence holders receive a penalty notice each year.

Derby council’s H2H team shortlisted for Social Worker of the Year Awards 2017

Derby City Council’s Hospital to Home (H2H) team has been shortlisted for the Social Worker of the Year Awards 2017.

Aberdeen unveils first hydrogen taxi in Scotland

Scotland’s first hydrogen taxi is to begin a one year pilot in Aberdeen.

Polyethylene cladding found on Grenfell Tower on ‘scores of towers’

The same cladding believed to have contributed to the Grenfell fire is on at least 52 tower blocks in London, a BBC investigation has revealed.

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