New green energy campaign in Greater Manchester

Greater Manchester Combined Authority has launched a new campaign to save people money on their energy bills and help the environment.

£350 million announced to improve local roads

Transport Secretary Chris Grayling has announced the £345.3 million funding package to improve local roads and public transport.

Liverpool launches empty homes matching scheme

Liverpool City Council is launching a new matchmaking service to link buyers and sellers of vacant properties.

New litter partnership for Keep Britian Tidy

Environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy is to work with Coca-Cola to boost litter prevention and inspire volunteers to keep the UK clean.

New Dartmouth well-being centre takes step forward

Plans to create a Health and Well-being Centre in Dartmouth have moved a step forward with the submission of a planning application to the council.

Funding black hole to treble in next four years

The 'unsustainable' funding black hole facing county authorities will treble to £2.54 billion over the next four years.

Brexit and local authority inquiry launched

The Communities and Local Government Committee will examine the impact of Brexit on local authorities and the role they could play post-Brexit.

Fly-tipping costing taxpayers £58 million

Over one million incidents of fly-tipping were dealt with by councils in England last year.

Islington launches London’s first municipal energy provider

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

Councils fixing 1.75 million potholes a year

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.

Councils need further cyber funding

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

£8.4m high rise safety programme in Nottingham

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

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