Nottinghamshire CC welcomes dropping of forest fracking plans

Nottinghamshire County Council has announced that plans to survey Sherwood Forest to identify its potential for fracking have been dropped.

James Palmer, the recently elected Conservative mayor for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, has revealed his 100-day manifesto.

Car finance deals soar 13 per cent in last year

New figures from the FLA have revealed that motorists spent £3.6 billion on car finance deals in March, a new monthly record.

Mayors should prioritise inclusive growth

Areas with newly elected metro mayors must use their powers and budgets to ensure everyone benefits from national economic growth.

Commercial service launched for Bristol Waste Company

To meet increasing demands, Bristol Waste Company, the council-owned waste business, has launched a commercial waste and recycling service.

One in three borrow money to pay rent

According to new figures by hoping charity Shelter, half a million low earners have had to borrow money to pay their rent during the past year.

Greens prioritise environment in policy promises

The Green Party has pledged new laws to protect Britain's nature, wildlife and countryside in the wake of Brexit.

Cheshire East Council secures green protection ruling

Cheshire East Council has secured a landmark ruling in the Supreme Court to better protect residents from speculative housing developments that threaten the countryside.

 Councils face £2bn gap to support vulnerable children, LGA highlights

New analysis by the Local Government Association (LGA) has highlighted a £2 billion funding gap is expected to open by 2020 as pressures facing children’s services are rapidly becoming unsustainable.

Only a third of councils understand ACS process

Research by Localis has indicated that only a third of council members have a clear understanding of how an accountable care system (ACS) works, prompting concerns over the future integration between health and social care as part of an ACS.

Belfast Council launches £1m ‘Build a Better Future’ fund

Councillor Mary Ellen Campbell, deputy Lord Mayor of Belfast, joined three leading local charities at the launch of a £1 million fund for community based groups.

Charity sector hit by tightening council budgets

Data from the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) has revealed that local government cuts have hit charities with research showing the charitable sector can expect to see ‘little rise’ in government income.

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