Oxford City Council has asked for more powers to tackle air pollution in Oxford, following the government’s Draft Air Quality Action Plan.

New figures by HMIC have shown that three police forces failed to record 40,000 reported crimes, including violent offences.

Three unions have submitted a pay claim that attempts to narrow the growing gap between declining wages and the rising cost of living.

Therese Coffey has been reappointed as Resources Minister within the Defra, following Michael Gove's appointment as Environment Secretary.

The UK is on its way to achieve a digital vision

A new report shows that UK local authorities are increasingly adopting digital processes, although there's room for improvement.

Manchester City Council has begun implementing its new five-year £100 million highways investment programme.

Birmingham children’s services show continuing improvement

Ofsted inspectors visited the city council in May to review progress made since its last full inspection in September 2016.

UK Employment has never been higher

The number of workers has peaked since records began in 1971, official figures show.

Council to investigate Newcastle-under-Lyme voting issues

A review into the 8 June parliamentary election will be carried out following social media complaints from constituents who were unable to vote.

Welsh council in danger of setting ‘over-ambitious’ goals

The auditor general for Wales says authorities must try harder to reduce the gap between income and spending.

The Scottish government has committed to stimulate investment in affordable housing by making £1.75 billion available to councils.

The Islands Bill has been published by the Scottish Parliament to create the right environment for sustainable growth and empowered communities.

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