Islington Council has launched London’s first municipal energy provider in more than a century.

New research from Confused.com has highlighted the depth of the UK’s pothole problem, with 1,031,787 potholes reported by drivers in 2016 alone.

The LGA says that councils needs more funding to ensure their computer systems, infrastructure and data are protected against cyber attacks.

Nottingham City Council will continue with an £8.4 million programme of sprinkler installations and other safety measures in 13 high rise blocks.

The IFS has said that households on low incomes are left exposed to rent increases as housing costs dominate their spend.

Glasgow City Council's pilot project to tackle issues around commercial waste in the city centre is to be rolled out further.

The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has agreed a deal that will enable London to retain more of the money it raises through business rates.

The LGA has warned that the UK is facing a ‘ticking time bomb’ over rising numbers of homeless older people.

A new Housing Affordability Fund, released by Manchester City Council, will help to build 2,500 more affordable homes in the next five years.

Minister for Children and Families Robert Goodwill has launched a £20 million initiative to improve the lives of vulnerable children and families.

A new partnership has been announced by Leeds City Council to tackle the challenges and create further opportunities for older residents.

Greater Manchester will receive almost £3.8 million to develop a new city region-wide approach to prevent homelessness and reduce rough sleeping.

The government’s Clean Growth Strategy will target the UK’s draughtiest homes as part of its bid to cut emissions by 57 per cent by 2032.

A new report highlights examples of practice and areas for improvement for how councils in Wales are managing service change.

First Leeds has launched its trial of a new fully electric double-decker bus, following a successful trial in York.

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