02/09/2020 - 09:36
The public are prepared by overwhelming majorities to support local lockdowns if coronavirus flares up in their area.
02/09/2020 - 09:09
A new scheme to help young people into work has been launched in the hope of creating high-quality, government-subsidised jobs across the UK.
01/09/2020 - 16:40
The District Councils Network is urging ministers not to implement proposals to scrap 213 smaller councils and replace them with 25 larger bodies.
01/09/2020 - 12:08
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has been accused by some of ‘playing politics’ with public health, following new lockdown easing measures.
01/09/2020 - 08:01
The DfT has announced new proposals to ban antisocial parking, and make pavements could be made safer for people with disabilities.
28/08/2020 - 08:08
An audit into the mapping of potholes in England has been launched by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps.
28/08/2020 - 06:51
Single unitary councils could deliver £3 billion worth of savings over five years and ‘maximise’ the benefits of economic growth and housing policy.
27/08/2020 - 14:25
Most councils in England and Wales issue less than one fine a week to litterers, with one in six issuing no fines at all across a year.
27/08/2020 - 12:05
Sir Ed Davey has won the race to become the new leader of the Liberal Democrats, having secured 63.5 per vent of the vote.
27/08/2020 - 09:34
Labour has called for key workers to stand as councillors ahead of next May’s elections and in the lead up to the next General Election.
27/08/2020 - 08:57
Oxford City Council is set to become the first UK local authority to set out a city-wide air pollution reduction target in its draft Air Quality Action Plan.
27/08/2020 - 08:48
The Early Years Alliance has reported that half of parents feel that the government hasn’t given enough support on childcare post-lockdown.
27/08/2020 - 08:07
Delivery companies should consider switching to cargo bike schemes where possible to improve air quality and reduce congestion.
26/08/2020 - 10:23
Healthcare professionals in the West Midlands are piloting a scheme which will ‘prescribe’ outdoor activities for those with poor mental health.
26/08/2020 - 09:17
The learning gap between rich and poor primary age pupils in England has widened for the first time since 2007.
