Over 12,000 school classrooms needed by 2022

New research has revealed that an additional 12,835 school classrooms will be needed in England by 2021/2022 in order to meet rising demand.

£41m project to trial hybrid energy storage system in Oxford

Oxford City Council has facilitated a £41 million project to trial the world’s largest hybrid energy storage system.

Cap to stop large public sector exit payments

A consultation has been launched outlining how the government will introduce a £95,000 cap to stop huge public sector exit payments.

Empty shops to turn to vibrant community hubs

British towns will benefit from a new scheme which will see landlords turn their empty shops into vibrant community hubs open to the public.

Postcode lottery for children’s mental health services

More than a third of local areas in England have reduced real terms spending on low level children’s mental health services.

Digital transformation barred by budget restrictions

A new study has found that budget restrictions are keeping public sector IT decision-makers from achieving digital transformation.

Falkirk Council continues to grow its EV fleet

Falkirk Council has taken delivery of a further 10 Kia Soul EVs, taking its electric vehicle fleet to 45 vehicles in total.

10 innovative schemes win government data funding

A number of innovative schemes have won government funding to look at new ways of using location-based data to help people in their everyday lives.

Town Hall Rich List published

There were at least 2,454 council employees who received total remuneration in excess of £100,000 last year.

New guidance for councils to crack down on rogue landlords

Local authorities will receive a new package of online support as part of the government’s commitment to give greater protection to tenants.

£84 million for projects that support families

Children in and on the edge of care will benefit from £84 million of new investment for projects designed to strengthen and support families.

Soft drinks levy needs to go further, say council leaders

The LGA says that soft drinks levy funds should be used to help deliver vital public health schemes.

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Registration is now open for the award-winning Road Transport Expo 2024 (RTX) – the tradeshow with a dedicated “all about the truck” focus.