30,000 additional homes a year needed for later living

A new report has called for 30,000 additional homes for later living every year to boost mental and physical health of older people.

Regeneration strategy key to high street success

High streets face a bleak future as policymakers are failing to identify a clear economic focus to city centre regeneration strategies.

PM to give more power to Northern regions

The government will give even more powers to people, businesses and political leaders across Northern regions.

Midlands Engine growth Package fast-tracked

Robert Jenrick has reiterated the government’s commitment to further devolution deals across the Midlands region.

Mayors call on government to give the North necessary powers

Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram have called on the government to give the North the power and resources to get it firing on all cylinders.

High streets stung as store closures hit record levels

New research has revealed that more than five shops closed per week on Scotland's high streets in the first six months of the year.

Councils sent 2.6 million debts to bailiffs last year

The use of bailiffs to collect debts owed to local authorities has risen by seven per cent in two years, driven largely by a surge in parking debts.

Councils struggling financially to support SEND

The NAO has reported that many children with SEND are not getting the help they should as demand continues to rise.

Biggest real terms increase for councils for decade

Councils can be assured that they will receive the biggest year-on-year real terms increase in funding for almost a decade.

Councils call for public health support from nurses funding

Councils say recent nurse funding to improve their training and skills should be expanded to cover public health workers.

£62m flood funding for English communities

A new round of flood defence investment will help communities across Yorkshire, Cumbria, the North East and the South East of England.

Government announced £500m in green technologies

Ministers have announced more than half a billion pounds of investment in green technologies, including £400 million for electric vehicles.

Report warns of £25bn funding gap by 2025

There will be an overall funding gap of £25.4 billion for local authorities relative to the level of services they were able to provide in 2010.

Bristol seeking partner for first carbon neutral city

Bristol City Leap has launched a global search to deliver up to £1 billion of investment for the people of Bristol before 2030.

Hearing loops in public spaces for Southampton

Southampton City Council is collaborating to help provide hearing loop systems for small businesses and GP surgeries across the city for free.

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