Libraries for Life awarded Hertfordshire contract Libraries for Life awarded Hertfordshire contract Hertfordshire County Council has set up a charity to take control of its libraries, expecting to save £500,000 in business rates.
Council calls for creation of national care service Council calls for creation of national care service Gateshead Council has urged the government to create a National Care Service, that would work alongside the NHS, to end the current 'care crisis'.
Birmingham’s ICT services return to council management Birmingham’s ICT services return to council management The contract between Birmingham City Council and Capita has largely ended, with most services being brought back in-house.
No deal Brexit will add £220 on household food bills No deal Brexit will add £220 on household food bills Labour has revealed that a no deal Brexit outcome will cost families an extra £220 next year as a result of rising food prices.
Jenrick named as new Midlands Engine Champion Jenrick named as new Midlands Engine Champion Local Government Secretary Robert Jenrick has been announced as the new Ministerial Champion for the Midlands Engine.
Lib Dems beat Tories in Brecon by-election Lib Dems beat Tories in Brecon by-election The Liberal Democrats have enjoyed further by-election success in Brecon and Radnorshire.
Planners failing to safeguard habitats in need of protection Planners failing to safeguard habitats in need of protection Some councils are still approving planning applications that contravene the new rules laid out in the NPPF for England.
£25m flood risk scheme for Carlisle begins £25m flood risk scheme for Carlisle begins The Environment Agency has begun work on a new £25 million flood risk management scheme in Carlisle, Cumbria.
The Green Space Index: Mapping health benefits Green spaces are good, do good and need to be protected for good. Alison McCann, policy manager at Fields in Trust, explains why Sport & Leisure
Care system in England is struggling to cope Care system in England is struggling to cope The Children’s Commissioner has found that the number of children in care aged 13 or over rose by 21 per cent between 2013 and 2018.
