Support needed to build on public pollution action Support needed to build on public pollution action A partnership approach involving the public, businesses, councils and government is needed to tackle harmful levels of air pollution.
Local authority schools to be more transparent Local authority schools to be more transparent The DfE has invited views from across the education system on applying some of the financial measures used in academies to local authority run schools.
Rallying call to action for historic counties celebrations Rallying call to action for historic counties celebrations A renaissance of historic county flags is well underway as the government publishes guidance to help councils celebrate their rich heritage.
Homeless people are denied basic health care Homeless people are denied basic health care A new study has painted a shaming picture of neglect and discrimination shown towards the homeless when accessing UK health services.
Permitted development a risk to health and well-being Permitted development a risk to health and well-being Councils are warning that homes created using permitted development rights are a potential threat to people’s health and well-being.
Government urged to toughen up home education plans Government urged to toughen up home education plans The government’s plans to introduce a compulsory register for home-educated children risk failing children’s safety, warns LGA.
Domestic Abuse Bill introduced to Parliament Domestic Abuse Bill introduced to Parliament The government’s landmark Domestic Abuse Bill has been introduced in Parliament.
Play fair on clean air, government warned Play fair on clean air, government warned The government’s failure to back Greater Manchester’s clean air proposals with fair funding could put jobs and businesses at risk.
Keep Britain Tidy announces country’s best beaches Keep Britain Tidy announces country’s best beaches The beaches receiving international Blue Flag and Seaside Awards have been announced by the Keep Britain Tidy charity.
Council landlords are subsidising Universal Credit Council landlords are subsidising Universal Credit Universal Credit is draining cash and resources from already hard-pressed councils and their not-for-profit housing companies.
