New commission launched to promote role of culture

The LGA is launching a new commission to promote the role of arts and culture in the nation’s recovery from the pandemic.

£1 billion of funding housing pledged for Bristol

Bristol City Council has agreed a budget that commits over £1 billion of funding to deliver much-needed affordable and social housing in Bristol.

Committee raises questions over council tax rebate

The Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee has written to Michael Gove about the announcement concerning a council tax rebate.

£150 million to safeguard local transport services

Bus and light rail operators will benefit from over £150 million of government support, ensuring services continue to run efficiently.

Kickstart scheme for youth employment fails to deliver

The PAC has said that the £1.9 billion ‘emergency intervention’ Kickstart scheme has supported far fewer young people than predicted.

Concerns over reforms to adult social care

Concerns are growing that the government’s reforms to adult social care are underfunded and could exacerbate existing pressures.

Lowest average council tax expected in Wandsworth

Wandsworth Council is proposing to cut council tax for the next year, believed to be the only local authority to be reducing council tax bills.

Youth services cuts could pay for over 1,000 youth workers

More than 1,000 youth and community support workers could be recruited using money removed from a flagship government fund for youth services.

One in ten know someone making false claim on Council Tax

Brits are being urged to report fraud as new research reveals one in 10 know someone dishonestly claiming a discount on their Council Tax Bill.

Public transport in UK cities most expensive in Europe

The UK’s largest cities, Birmingham, London and Greater Manchester, are ranked amongst the worst in Europe for public transport affordability.

Households urged to get ready for £150 council tax rebate

English households are being urged to set up direct debits with their local council to receive a council tax rebate of £150.

North Northamptonshire commits to carbon neutral by 2030

Less than a year after coming into being, North Northamptonshire Council has announced that it is committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2030.

Over 100 places to see improved access to culture and arts

Access to arts and culture will be transformed with plans to increase and better distribute funding for the sector to previously neglected areas.

£200 savings on bills with energy efficiency investment

Thousands of households will see energy bills reduced by up to £200 a year as part of £67 million to install insulation and clean heating.

Ministers must come clean on bus funding

The Labour Party has urged the government to ‘come clean’ on bus funding as operators prepare to slash services.

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