The LGA has found that 525,000 tonnes of plastic pots, tubs and trays are used by households a year but just 169,145 tonnes of this waste is able to be recycled.

The average renter loses over £300 per tenancy because of participation in the existing deposit protection schemes.

More tonnes of food are distributed in the summer months by foodbanks than were received as donations, creating an unsustainable way of working.

An annual status report has outlined decreases in harmful levels of nitrogen dioxide across Bath and North East Somerset.

Northamptonshire County Council has revealed a proposed action plan outlining a series of measures concerning priority areas of spend.

New research has revealed that nearly half of young carers are spending more than four hours a day during the summer caring for a relative.

The Local Government Association says that current National Citizen Service funding should be devolved to local youth services.

Kingston Council is one of the first London boroughs to agree to hold a resident ballot for its Cambridge Road Estate regeneration project.
The decision to undertake a ballot for its Cambridge Road Estate regeneration project has been welcomed by the Mayor of London, with the council having committed to the re-provision of the existing social rented homes and affordable options for existing leaseholders so that all of those who wish to stay on the estate are able to do so.

Northamptonshire County Council is seeking £70 million of savings over the next few months to balance its books.