Buckinghamshire County Council has welcomed news that the government is ‘minded’ to replace its existing five councils with a single council for the region.
Skanska has been revealed as the top regular supplier to local government in 2017, a new ranking by Tussell has shown.
CIPFA has urged the government to funnel more tax towards social care as part of its social care Green Paper wish list.
A new poll has highlighted support for an end to austerity, an increase in spending and for public services to be brought back in house.
Over half of councils in the North West are considering selling parks or finding other organisations to maintain them within the next three years.
Rural communities will be given more options to convert agricultural buildings into family homes to better meet local housing needs.
Liverpool City Council has approved plans for the construction of three new centres for people with learning disabilities in the city.
Northamptonshire County Council is being investigated over allegations it used ring-fenced funding for public health to support other services.
Pembrokeshire County Council approved a council tax rise of 12.5 per cent for the upcoming financial year.
Greater Manchester’s leaders have urged Sajid Javid to provide immediate funding to carry out urgent fire safety work to protect hard-pressed residents.
Jesse Norman has revealed plans to help people walk and cycle more, as part of a drive for the UK to leave cars behind for shorter journeys.
Centre for Cities has outlined what the new Sheffield City Region metro mayor should prioritise when they take office in May this year.
Four out of 10 appeals for parking or bus lane fines sent to councils across the UK over the last five years have led to fines being cancelled.
Islington Council has revealed plans for a new 'green fleet' of vehicles that will use the cleanest possible technology and fuels.
The Road Surface Treatments Association claims that potholes have gone from being just a local problem to being a national disgrace.