New London Living Wage of £10.75 per hour

The Mayor of London has announced that the London Living Wage rate is to increase to £10.75 per hour.

Get more people onto the bus, campaigners urge

The Campaign for Better Transport has called on the next government to get more people onto the bus.

1.5 million have an unmet need for social care

Approximately 1.5 million older people in England have an unmet need for social care, according to estimates from Age UK.

Nottingham refuses school use for elections

Nottingham City Council has announced that no schools in the city will close to become polling stations at December’s General Election.

Billions needed to meet rising costs of adult social care

Councils will need billions in extra funding over the next Parliament if they are to meet the rising costs of providing adult social care.

Bellwin scheme activated to support flood-hit communities

The government has activated the emergency Bellwin scheme in response to recent flooding in Yorkshire, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.

Cycling health referral scheme reaches 1,000 people

More than 1,000 people have now taken part in a referral scheme aimed at boosting their mental health through cycling.

Northamptonshire budget plans children’s service cuts

Northamptonshire County Council is planning to carry out a £4 million cut to its ‘failing’ children's services.

SNP campaign centred around 'NHS Protection Bill'

The SNP is launching its election campaign with a headline promise to bring forward legislation to protect the NHS from privatisation.

Norfolk sets ‘ambitious’ 2030 net zero carbon target

An ‘ambitious’ date of 2030 for Norfolk County Council to achieve net zero carbon emissions has been proposed.

Students expected vote tactically over Brexit

The Higher Education Policy Institute has revealed that more than half of students are ready to vote tactically in the General Election.

Manifesto for the North published as campaigning begins

Northern business and elected leaders have set out a bold new vision for the North of England.

Leeds first authority to promote healthy ageing vision

Leeds City Council is the first local authority to commit to a shared vision for healthy ageing.

Clearer labelling key to boosting recycling rates

The LGA says clearer labelling on all products and increased charges for hard to recycle products are needed to help councils boost recycling rates.

Labour promises ‘irreversible shift’ in political decision making

John McDonnell is to promise an ‘irreversible shift in the centre of gravity in political decision making and investment’ from London to the North.

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