Council’s prevention spend lower than needed Council’s prevention spend lower than needed Local authorities across the UK are massively underspending on preventative services due to cuts, according to a new survey.
£1 million spent on clearing up litter from woods £1 million spent on clearing up litter from woods The cost of clearing up fly-tipping and littering from the UK’s woods has soared to over £1 million over the last five years.
£588 million investment agreed for Tees Valley £588 million investment agreed for Tees Valley The Tees Valley Mayor and the leaders of the region’s five councils have approved a ten-year plan to transform the economy of the region.
£50m to support councils’ Brexit preparations £50m to support councils’ Brexit preparations Local authorities across England will receive a share of £56.5 million to help support their preparations for Brexit.
Councils accused of abandoning old people Councils accused of abandoning old people Councils have been accused of abandoning the elderly by not paying enough to look after them.
Teachers to be offered financial incentives to stay Teachers to be offered financial incentives to stay The Education Secretary reveals that extra financial incentives will be made available to encourage talented teachers to stay in the classroom.
Cultural cutbacks warning made as budgets feel pressure Cultural cutbacks warning made as budgets feel pressure Spending on museums, galleries, libraries, and local arts support has been reduced by almost £400 million over the last eight years.
Austerity hitting cities twice as hard Austerity hitting cities twice as hard A new report has claimed that cities and urban areas across Britain have been hit hardest by cuts to local government funding.
Cycling progress could prevent life-threatening illnesses Cycling progress could prevent life-threatening illnesses More than one billion cycling trips would take place in 2040 in seven major cities if cycling rates doubled by 2025.
Funding for 12 authorities to tackle childhood obesity Funding for 12 authorities to tackle childhood obesity 13 local authorities will receive funding and support to develop innovative plans to reduce childhood obesity.
