Office for National Statistics figures have shown that the total public sector workforce in this country decreased to 5.3 million in June.

The tourism industry in the Peak District and Derbyshire is set for a boost after the awarding of £1.49 million grant.

The government has announced a £25 million housing and technology fund to help people with learning disabilities live independently.

Residents are being encouraged to complete a survey on the future of local government in Dorset, after receiving minimal response to a consultation

Government-funded care for the elderly is becoming increasingly rationed, leaving growing numbers to fend for themselves, a review has suggested.

Manchester City Council's chief executive Sir Howard Bernstein has announced that he will retire next year.

Transport for London (TfL) is set to provide £7.6 million into Croydon Council's ongoing transport infrastructure regeneration in 2017/18.

Cornwall Council has rejected proposals to change constituency boundaries and join with Devon, claiming the plans are ‘inequitable and unlawful’.

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has said that the HS2 rail link needs a ‘realistic timetable’ if the new link is to be a success.

The Local Government Association (LGA) has called on the government to address the gap between household income and rising rents, by allowing councils to build more affordable homes.

Highland Council is seeking public views on its plans to increase the number of pay-to-use public toilets.

Liverpool City Council has been forced to pay a £1 million fine after thousands of tonnes of waste was dumped at vacant industrial sites in Merseyside

Hertfordshire County Council has awarded a contract worth £1 billion to waste management firm Veolia, to provide waste to energy services.

Aberdeen City Council is set to install a fibre network across the city to provide enhanced digital services to residents, businesses and visitors.

Alun Cairns has hailed ‘a new era of devolution to Wales’ as MPs backed moves to transfer new powers and accountability for the Welsh Assembly.

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UKREiiF has quickly become a must-attend in the industry calendar for Government departments and local authorities.

The multi-award-winning UK Construction Week (UKCW), is the UK’s biggest trade event for the built environment that connects the whole supply chain to be the catalyst for growth and positive change in the industry.