Wales targets ‘factory-made’ modular housing

Julie James has said that factory-made modular housing should be used to quickly increase affordable housing in Wales.

Imbalances between the North and South set to widen

Geographic imbalances in England will widen between 2020 and 2023 unless a new approach to policy is adopted.

Many people in council tax arrears can’t afford to pay debts

Many people in council tax arrears can’t afford to pay their debts, with four in 10 having no money left at all after covering living costs.

EA makes new homes on flood plains warnings

Following heavy rainfall, the Environment Agency’s Sir James Bevan has warned against building new homes on flood plains.

Multi-billion spending increase for councils confirmed

The government has confirmed the largest increase in councils’ spending power for a decade through the local government finance settlement.

2030 smoke-free target likely to be missed

A new report from Cancer Research UK has warned that England will fail to be smoke-free by 2030 if current smoking trends continue.

Joint leadership role for health across Cornwall

Cornwall Council and NHS Kernow CCG have announced an agreement for a new approach to public health services.

Building more homes for Londoners top priority

London Councils has set out its priorities for the next four years, highlighting the need for further investment and devolution.

Over 11,000 homes to be built on flood-risk land

More than 11,000 new homes are planned to be built on land at the highest risk of flooding in the regions worst hit by storms.

Adult social care risks creating unfair ‘two-tier’ system

The crisis in adult social care risks creating a ‘system for the rich’ that leaves poor communities unable to get the access they need.

Scotland announces fair pay for public sector workers

Scottish Finance Secretary Kate Forbes has announced a range of measures to further support the public sector workforce in Scotland.

Over half of public support local tourism levy

More than half of residents think their council should have powers to choose to introduce a local tourism levy.

Duty to protect public spaces from terror proposed

Security Minister James Brokenshire has announced government plans to introduce changes under Martyn's Law.

Councils to overspend on children’s social care by £3.2bn

Funding pressures have forced councils to overspend on children’s social care budgets by more than £3 billion in the past five years.

The importance of reviewing risk culture

Victoria Robinson discusses the importance of reviewing risk culture in an organisation’s ongoing work

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