The Local Government Association has warned that councils in England will see core central government funding cut in half over the next two years.
Lambeth Council is launching a scheme, costing £100 million, to support survivors of historic sexual, physical and psychological abuse.
Bedford Borough Council has announced an £18 million investment to tackle traffic congestion across its town centre.
Wales’ ambitious targets for clean energy are on track, as electricity consumption from renewables increased from 32 per cent to 43 per cent last year.
Leicestershire County Council has been ranked the number one council for productivity in a national league table, produced by consultants iMPOWER.
A scheme ensuring that the care responsibilities of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children is shared by local authorities is to be extended.
Lancashire County Council will transfer ownership of five buildings to local groups, seeing two independent community-run libraries established.
A project which provides free meals for children during school holidays could be expanded by Aberdeen City Council after a successful pilot scheme.
Council leaders from across Yorkshire are meeting to consider the future effects of climatic change and work together for a ‘flood-ready Yorkshire’
Leicestershire County Council has reached its greenhouse gas emissions target four years ahead of schedule.
Liverpool City Council has announced plans to set up an ethical housing company to deliver 10,000 new homes across the city.
Arts Minister John Glen has announced that the title of UK City of Culture 2021 will be hosted by Coventry, who will take the title from Hull.
GMB, UNISON and Unite will consider proposals outlining a proposed two-year pay deal for council and school support staff.
A new report has revealed that a shocking 128,000 children in Britain will wake up homeless and in temporary accommodation this Christmas.
Robert Goodwill has announced that five local authorities will be involved in the initial roll out of the NAAS for social workers.