Leeds Council to pay 'real living wage' to employees
Leeds City Council is expected to approve a plan to pay a ‘real living wage’ to over 7,000 employees, 81 pence an hour higher than the rate announced by Chancellor George Osborne in the recent Budget.
Nearly half of councils are looking to join a combined authority, survey suggests
47 per cent of district councils are looking to be a part of a combined authority, according to a survey conducted by the District Council’s Network (DCN).
CCS signs new deal to save £4.8 million on facilities management
The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has signed a new contract with Kellog, Brown and Root (KBR), which is expected to save £4.8 million on office management through smarter purchasing.
Corbyn announces shadow cabinet after securing Labour leadership
Jeremy Corbyn has been appointed leader of the Labour Party on Saturday 12, securing nearly 59.5 per cent of first preference votes, beating rivals Andy Burnham (19 per cent), Yvette Cooper (17 per cent) and Liz Kendall (4.5 per cent).
£5 Million Greener Bus Fund to tackle air pollution
Bus operators across England will be able to bid for a share of £5 million funding to fit buses with green technology and offer better journeys following the announcement of competition from the government.
Districts warn over infrastructure funding squeeze
A survey conducted by the District Councils’ Network (DCN), has found that 78 per cent of districts said a squeeze on infrastructure investment was hindering growth.
Bus infrastructure investment is invaluable, says research
Every pound spent on local bus infrastructure can generate up to £7 of benefits for local businesses, communities and the environment, a new study has suggested.
RAC call for reforms to councils' road responsibilities
Councils should have a legal obligation to spend more money on repairing roads, as half of motorists think the condition of roads has deteriorated in the past year, says a new RAC report.
