Oxford City Council is supporting research that will explore options on how community housing could be sustainably delivered within the region.

Manchester City Council has published its State of the City report, providing the first analysis of the progress of the Our Manchester Strategy.

Theresa May is expected to announce plans for a significant expansion in council housing and plans to make it easier for authorities to get land.

New research has found that the majority of local authorities could experience a shortfall in care home places by 2022 if action is not taken.

£2.5 million for garden cities

The government has announced a new £2.5 million funding boost to speed up the delivery of over 155,000 new homes across England.

Norfolk County Council has awarded new contracts worth £2.85 million per year to deliver adult social services funded mental health services.

The Welsh government and Plaid Cymru have agreed a two-year, £210 million Budget agreement, which includes a £40 million boost for mental health.

Newcastle City Council has signed up to a Tax Protocol to show its commitment to collecting the debt in a fair and responsible manner.

Manchester City Council will submit a planning application for a new Centre to provide temporary accommodation for the homeless.

Chancellor Philip Hammond is expected to announce an extra £300 million to improve rail links in northern England.

Prime Minister Theresa May has said that an extra £10 billion will be made available for the government’s Help to Buy scheme.

New independent research has revealed that 100 per cent business rate retention could harm the finances of county authorities.

Hull City Council has confirmed its commitment to investing in culture with a £250 million plan.

London Councils has warned that an increasing number of local services are on the critical list because of growing demand and inadequate funding.

The Local Government Association has revealed that the average house price in now worth 7.72 times the average wage packet.

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