South Lakeland District Council is planning to lend £6 million to housing associations in the region to address the shortage of rental homes.
A new report has argued that the amount of brownfield land available will not be enough to meet the current housing need.
90 per cent of councils are now part of a programme that will create 44,000 new jobs and release land for 25,000 new homes.
Leicestershire County Council has revealed its latest budget proposals with a four-year plan to save £54 million by 2022.
The Local Government Association has warned that councils in England will see core central government funding cut in half over the next two years.
Lambeth Council is launching a scheme, costing £100 million, to support survivors of historic sexual, physical and psychological abuse.
Bedford Borough Council has announced an £18 million investment to tackle traffic congestion across its town centre.
Lancashire County Council will transfer ownership of five buildings to local groups, seeing two independent community-run libraries established.
Leicestershire County Council has reached its greenhouse gas emissions target four years ahead of schedule.
Liverpool City Council has announced plans to set up an ethical housing company to deliver 10,000 new homes across the city.
Arts Minister John Glen has announced that the title of UK City of Culture 2021 will be hosted by Coventry, who will take the title from Hull.
GMB, UNISON and Unite will consider proposals outlining a proposed two-year pay deal for council and school support staff.
A new report has revealed that a shocking 128,000 children in Britain will wake up homeless and in temporary accommodation this Christmas.
Leeds City Council is proposing adding an extra three per cent to council tax to help with the hugely burgeoning cost of care.
New government plans to boost the construction sector’s productivity could potentially generate savings of £15 billion a year.