Pothole 'epidemic' costing £1 million a month

The AA has revealed that UK drivers and insurers are losing £1 million each month repairing damage to vehicles caused by potholes.

Commissioners appointed to Northamptonshire County Council

James Brokenshire will send commissioners into Northamptonshire County Council to ensure residents receive the high quality services they need.

Planning framework must focus more on transport

A new report by the RTPI has revealed that only half of housing in the 12 fast growing cities in England is built within 2km of train stations.

Bristol seeking partner for carbon neutral target

An international search is underway as Bristol City Council seeks potential partners to help reach its goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050.

Northamptonshire to pursue unitary governance proposal

Northamptonshire County Council will work with borough and district councils on a proposal for unitary governance in Northamptonshire.

Survey highlights neglect in our care system

A survey of almost 4,000 people has outlined a care system that is ‘visibly failing and unfit for purpose’.

London borough budgets drop a fifth over seven years

London borough budgets have fallen a fifth over the last seven years, with spending on planning, transport and culture hit hardest.

More funding to reduce rough sleeping

James Brokenshire has awarded funding to Greater Manchester, Liverpool and the West Midlands to help the regions reduce rough sleeping.

Copenhagen-inspired cycling assessment to get further UK roll out

Sustrans has revealed that four more local authorities have joined Bike Life, a project designed to help UK cities normalise cycling.

Government must reverse care work's poor public image

The UK’s social care workforce is suffering from low pay and low esteem and must reverse its poor public image to improve recruitment and retention in the sector.

£2.3bn NHS levy could revitalise social care

An Intergenerational Commission report argues that the struggling social care system could be ‘rescued’ with a funding boost of £2.3 billion.

£28 million to support children and young people

The government has announced that ten projects across England that support disadvantaged children and young people will receive over £28 million.

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