Millennials spending triple on housing than grandparents

David Willetts has revealed that millennials are spending three times more of their income on housing than their grandparents generation.

Neighbourhood Networks set for funding boost in Leeds

Leeds City Council’s executive board is set to agree multi-million pound funding to expand the works of the city’s Neighbourhood Networks.

Pay cap lifting will benefit public sector recruitment

New research has warned that the struggle to recruit and retain staff in public services will continue, unless the pay cap is lifted.

New group to address issues of current and future parks

The government has launched a new Parks Action Group to help public parks meet the needs of communities now and in the future.

West Yorkshire Combined Authority Chair responds to devolution developments

Susan Hinchcliffe has responded to devolution developments that took place recently.

Centrica installs battery storage scheme

Centrica has announced the installation of one of the country’s largest commercial battery storage schemes for Gateshead Council.

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.

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