Northamptonshire council staff told to ‘work in libraries’
Staff at Northamptonshire County Council have been told to work in a library or from home because of a delay to work to the council’s new headquarters.
Welsh councils cut spend on hearing equipment by 15 per cent, figures show
Figures obtained by Action on Hearing Loss Cymru has indicated that spending on specialist equipment for people who have hearing loss has been cut by an average of 15 per cent over the past four years.
Council tax rise unlikely to recompense funding cuts
The Local Government Association (LGA) has warned that council tax rises in 2017/18 will not bring in enough money to prevent the need for further cuts to local services over the coming year.
Potholes to increase due to rise in use of heavy lorries, LGA warns
The Local Government Association (LGA) has warned that pothole levels are likely to surge because of a spike in levels of heavier lorries wearing down roads.
MoJ announces pay rise to boost prison staffing levels
Prison officers from 31 prisons in London and south-east England are set to receive pay rises of up to £5,000, in a bid to encourage more recruits to join the service.
