Funding announced for Charging Reform preparations

£15.5 million will be shared by local authorities to prepare their workforce and recruit dedicated IT staff

New Fairer Private Rented Sector White Paper published

Tenants will have stronger powers to challenge poor practice and unjustified rent increases

Telford & Wrekin pioneers off-grid bus station

The electricity will be created using multi-directional wind turbines and solar panels, and will power lights, CCTV and a timetable board.

Spiralling inflation means councils face 'difficult decisions' on services warns CCN

Figures based on research conducted by the County Councils Network (CCN) and the Society of County Treasurers show that the estimated costs of infl

New report shows job growth in UK offshore wind industry

A new report by the Offshore Wind Industry Council shows a surge in the number of people working in the UK offshore wind industry, and a substantial increase in private investment.

Polluted rivers could stop housing development, warns LGA

Analysis by the Local Government Association (LGA) suggests that polluted rivers could stop around 20,000 new homes from being built each year.

LAs able to bid for new free schools

Up to 75 new free schools - including sixth forms, specialist schools and alternative provision - will be created across England, the government has announced.

NAO report calls for changes to public sector emissions reporting

The way public bodies measure and report greenhouse gas emissions varies significantly, according to a new report from the National Audit Office (NAO).

Report finds climate of 'fear and intimidation' at Northumberland CC

Leadership at both political and managerial levels is distracted and focused on internal issues, says report

Right to Buy to be made available to housing association tenants

The Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed that the Right to Buy scheme is to be extended to housing association tenants.

DfT looks to scrap HS2 Golborne Link

The Department for Transport has announced its intention to remove the controversial Golborne Link from the current HS2 Bill.

Funding announced for 4 major road projects

The government has announced four major road schemes in Newcastle, Cornwall, Greater Manchester and Southampton

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