Care changes not working to full potential

Changes to social care to allow extra control should be benefitting more people, a new report says.

Aberdeen City Council launches new framework to meet the needs of Aberdeen citizens

Councillors have launched an ambitious new framework to transform the operating model of Aberdeen City Council.

People should have more control of social care services, NICE says

NICE is urging councils in England to help adults have more control over day-to-day tasks like cooking and cleaning.

Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme scoops Large Project of the Year award

Phase 1 of the Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme has won the Large Project of the Year award at the 2017 NEC awards in London.

Mayor publishes Health Inequality Strategy

The Mayor of London has published a Health Inequality Strategy which aims to tackle inequalities and improve the health of Londoners.

Green Flag Award to be extended for five more years

The government will renew the Green Flag Award, Marcus Jones has announced.

Outsourcing at root of increasing bin collection complaints

The outsourcing of waste collections by councils in England has led to an increase in the number of complaints, a new report warns.

Newcastle plans to secure £32 million take significant step

Newcastle ambitions to generate income to help fund crucial council services have taken a significant step forward.

Prison healthcare ‘dangerously under-doctored’

NHS doctors working in prisons have warned that the conditions in which they work are extremely unsafe and understaffed.

£35m potential savings through estates framework

The new Estates Professional Services framework has the potential to save the public sector £35 million over the next four years.

Former chancellor urges ‘HS3’ rail for northern England

George Osborne, former chancellor, has urged Theresa May to commit to building high-speed rail lines across the north of England.

Thousands of new jobs and homes three years into Lancashire City deal

The city deal has already helped to create more than 11,489 new jobs and deliver more than 2,614 new homes.

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