Fresh calls for government to suspend right to buy Fresh calls for government to suspend right to buy 11,465 homes were sold by councils under the right to buy scheme in 2017/18, while councils were only able to replace 4,944 homes using the receipts.
CQC launches ‘Learning from safety incidents’ resources CQC launches ‘Learning from safety incidents’ resources The CQC has published a new series of resources to help health and care organisations ensure the safety and well-being of people using their services.
Swansea considering own energy company Swansea considering own energy company Swansea Council is considering introducing a new, arm's length energy company to help cut household and business energy bills across the city.
Some buildings in unsafe condition after removal of combustible cladding Some buildings in unsafe condition after removal of combustible cladding MPs to raise urgent concerns with the government after finding that some buildings have been left in an unsafe condition after cladding was removed.
Poorest areas in England becoming fast food hotspots Poorest areas in England becoming fast food hotspots England’s poorest areas are becoming fast food hotspots, with as many as five times more outlets found in these communities than in the most affluent.
£2 million to aid Leicestershire’s children’s centres £2 million to aid Leicestershire’s children’s centres Leicestershire County Council is planning to invest £2 million in a new Family Wellbeing Service to help keep more children’s centres open.
Tackling the housing crisis: a planner’s perspective Where are the future new sites going to come from that will enable us to build the houses we need? Sam Dewar explores Housing
Cardiff Council launches the ‘Cardiff Gov' App Cardiff Council launches the ‘Cardiff Gov' App Residents in Cardiff have been given a new way of connecting digitally with the council following the launch of the ‘Cardiff Gov' App.
Homeless children reaches highest level since 2007 Homeless children reaches highest level since 2007 More than 123,000 children were housed in temporary accommodation in England in the first quarter of 2018, an increase of nearly 80 per cent since 2011.
Sharing services saves taxpayers £840 million Sharing services saves taxpayers £840 million Local Government Association analysis has revealed that more than £800 million of taxpayers’ money has been saved by councils sharing services.
