Law change aims to allow agency staff to cover industrial action

The government has announced a law change to remove restrictions on employing temporary workers during industrial action.

Following a cabinet decision, Portsmouth City Council will bring its waste management services in house from March 2024

Dan Gascoyne appointed chief executive at Braintree District Council

Braintree District Council has appointed Dan Gascoyne as its new chief executive.

New report calls for more mayoral devolution

Greater local powers recommended in the Give Back Control paper include an increased share of income tax that would equate to £6 billion across the UK.

Sadiq Khan calls for restoration of meal vouchers over the summer holidays as food poverty rises

Existing measures not sufficient to meet air quality targets, says NAO

A new National Audit Office report has revealed the Government is not yet on track to achieve its targets for reducing air pollution and that it ha

Foss Barrier flood defence upgrade completed

A £38 million Environment Agency project to improve flood defences in York has been completed which helps to protect 2,000 properties and makes the

Funding announced for Charging Reform preparations

£15.5 million will be shared by local authorities to prepare their workforce and recruit dedicated IT staff

New Fairer Private Rented Sector White Paper published

Tenants will have stronger powers to challenge poor practice and unjustified rent increases

Telford & Wrekin pioneers off-grid bus station

The electricity will be created using multi-directional wind turbines and solar panels, and will power lights, CCTV and a timetable board.

Spiralling inflation means councils face 'difficult decisions' on services warns CCN

Figures based on research conducted by the County Councils Network (CCN) and the Society of County Treasurers show that the estimated costs of infl

New report shows job growth in UK offshore wind industry

A new report by the Offshore Wind Industry Council shows a surge in the number of people working in the UK offshore wind industry, and a substantial increase in private investment.

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