Extra £150m to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour

The latest round of the Safer Streets Fund has been launched as part of a commitment to drive down crime and improve public safety.

Costs of social care charging reforms ‘seriously underestimated’

Care homes could face widespread closures and a shortage of beds when adult social care reforms are introduced next year, says the CCN.

New plans unveiled to level up Blackpool

Michael Gove has unveiled new measures to help improve the lives of people in Blackpool by turning the tide on deprivation.

A third of households face being unable to afford cost of living

New analysis has found that 23.4 million people will be unable to afford the cost of living by £8,600 on average by April 2022.

Rising prices risk driving a second inflation spike

Rising food and energy prices risk driving a second inflation spike this autumn that could reach over ten per cent for poorer households.

Steps outlined for Manchester’s new public transport system

Andy Burnham is announcing a series of major steps to move Greater Manchester towards a London-style public transport system.

£48 million to improve access to cultural heritage

More than 60 organisations in England will receive a share of £48 million which is being released as part of the Cultural Investment Fund.

Council tax bill to rise could worsen cost of living crisis

CIPFA has reported that the council tax bill for an average band D equivalent property in England and Wales is set to rise by £65.

Financially uncertain future for Scotland’s councils

Scotland’s councils have increased reserves over the last year but must address the impacts of an overall reduction in funding.

Action needed on ‘dysfunctional’ children’s social care market

The UK has ‘sleepwalked’ into a system in which children are failing to get suitable placements in foster care and children’s homes.

£11.6m boost for local authorities to tackle air pollution

Local authorities across England have been granted more than £11 million in government funding to deliver projects to improve air quality.

Khan calls for rent freeze to combat cost of living crisis

Sadiq Khan is calling for powers to freeze private rents in the capital for two years and help to save £3,000 in rent for thousands of Londoners.

Financial report supports Havant ending partnership

CIPFA has assessed that Havant Borough Council could have the financial resources available to separate from East Hampshire District Council.

Britain faces the biggest income squeeze in generations

The conflict in Ukraine could cause typical household incomes across Britain to fall by four per cent in the coming financial year.

Caring roles block career progression for three in five women

Three out of five women say their caring responsibilities are preventing them from applying for a new job or promotion.

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