Parking strategy for Bath & North East Somerset

Bath & North East Somerset Council has developed a new parking strategy which aims to balance the needs of communities across the district.

Bradford council waste contract to be signed

A 12-year contract for waste treatment is to be officially signed by Bradford Metropolitan District Council and Associated Waste Management.

Go Ultra Low electric taxi support

Dundee could receive over £600,000 worth of new electric vehicle chargers thanks to grants from the UK and Scottish governments.

Council fails children in local authority care in Rochdale

The chief executive of Rochdale Borough Council has said its response to reports of abuse dating back to the 1960s was ‘unforgivable’.

Cory confirmed as preferred bidder for Tower Hamlets contract

It has been confirmed that Cory Riverside Energy is the preferred bidder for Tower Hamlets council’s residual waste disposal contract.

Council secures Living Wage accreditation

The Scottish Living Wage Accreditation Initiative will see everyone working at North Lanarkshire Council receive at least a minimum hourly pay of £8.45.

£2.1 million to improve Aylesbury roads

Buckinghamshire County Council has made a bid of £2.1 million for road improvements in Aylesbury.

Thousands living in fuel poverty benefited

Over 3,300 households dealing with fuel poverty in Liverpool have benefited from a partnership between energy giant Scottish Power and the Mayor's Hope Fund.

Scheme to buy back former council homes

A proposal for a trial scheme to enable Brighton & Hove City Council to buy back former council homes is to be considered by councillors.

Urban transport authorities set out way forward

Blueprint for better urban transport shows vision for change on devolution and investment.

Government launches plan to accelerate growth of green finance

New measures to accelerate investment in clean growth by building on the UK’s strength in green finance will be set out soon.

Standards strengthened for councillors and mayors

Marcus Jones has set out plans to strengthen rules to prevent anyone found guilty of serious crimes from serving on local councils.

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