Adult social care risks creating unfair ‘two-tier’ system

The crisis in adult social care risks creating a ‘system for the rich’ that leaves poor communities unable to get the access they need.

Scotland announces fair pay for public sector workers

Scottish Finance Secretary Kate Forbes has announced a range of measures to further support the public sector workforce in Scotland.

Over half of public support local tourism levy

More than half of residents think their council should have powers to choose to introduce a local tourism levy.

Duty to protect public spaces from terror proposed

Security Minister James Brokenshire has announced government plans to introduce changes under Martyn's Law.

Councils to overspend on children’s social care by £3.2bn

Funding pressures have forced councils to overspend on children’s social care budgets by more than £3 billion in the past five years.

£1.5 million for 20mph roads in Somerset

Ambitious plans to keep children safe by installing an advisory 20mph zone outside every school in Somerset have been announced.

More devolution can help the North thrive

New research from IPPR North has argued that the centralisation of power in Westminster is unfairly holding all of England back.

DfE approves early years apps

Parents are set to benefit from new technology to support their children learning at home, with six new apps now available.

70,000 homes in high risk flood areas not covered by insurance

The Bright Blue think tank has revealed that 70,000 English homes in areas prone to flooding have no insurance.

Burnham calls for fundamental constitutional change

Andy Burnham has called for the government to give towns, cities and regions across the UK more power to control their own destinies.

Coordinated approach to car clubs in London

London Councils is launching a new online resource to support borough collaboration on car clubs policy.

Yearly council tax rises will not prevent £19bn deficit

Local authorities will still face a funding shortfall of £19 billion over the next five years, despite expected increases in council tax.

Close the health gap between rich and poor, charity urges

The government must recommit to closing the health gap between rich and poor and take action on ‘unacceptable’ health inequalities.

Liverpool favouring bus franchising transport system

Steve Rotheram has revealed that bus services could be franchised as part of a London-style public transport system for the city region.

£1m boost for green initiatives in Somerset

Somerset County Council has created a £1 million climate change fund, thought to be the biggest investment of its kind.

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