Local government spending cuts have left councils unable to meet the needs of local communities and are putting the public at risk.

The Independent Care Group has said that social care has again been deprived of the lifeline it needs as the NHS receives £20 billion.

Environment Secretary Michael Gove has launched a new review into the UK’s National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Proposals to introduce Scotland's first Low Emission Zone in Glasgow city centre by the end of 2018 have moved a step closer.

New PHE figures have revealed that children in England have already consumed more than a year’s worth of sugar since January.

The City of York Council is to consider proposals for the future development of its libraries and archives amongst budget pressures.
If agreed by the authority’s executive, the council will appoint an operator for the service for the next 15 years with a contract of £32 million, maintaining the existing level of funding despite pressure on budgets.

Rural Nottinghamshire is set to benefit from better broadband, after the council awarded a £2.7 million digital infrastructure contract to Openreach.

Up to 10 pilots across the country will trial new high quality mental health assessments for children in care.

A new report says dangerous levels of air pollution are devastatingly impacting on the health of people living in Greater Manchester.

New research has revealed a disturbing picture of the impact that being housed illegally in unsuitable B&Bs is having on their lives.