Bristol City Council launches parks consultation

Bristol City Council has launched a city-wide consultation on the future of Bristol’s parks and green spaces.

Landmark 34-home partnership scheme completed

Tenants have been welcomed into the largest new affordable rent scheme to be completed as part of the Liverpool Housing Partnership.

Living Wage hourly rates increase as cost of living rises

At least 150,000 UK workers are set for a pay rise as the new Living Wage rates rise to £8.75 around the UK, and £10.20 in London.

Empower counties to deal with future skills shortages, report argues

Empowering counties as strategic authorities to lead local labour strategies could ensure people have the skills to do the jobs of tomorrow, a new report says.

New strategy to boost Norfolk’s rural economy

A new rural strategy for Norfolk is to be launched at a special business event at the Green Britain Centre in Swaffham.

Majority of plastics now recyclable in Cornwall

Residents across Cornwall can now recycle the majority of plastics as pots, tubs and trays have been added to Cornwall Council recycling services.

Oxford to increase living wage

Oxford City Council has announced a new Oxford Living Wage rate of £9.69 an hour, which will take effect from April 2018.

Task force set up to tackle homelessness in Edinburgh

A homelessness task force has been created by the City of Edinburgh Council to investigate the growing problem in the city.

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has announced the next stage of London’s Ultra-Low Emission Zone, to be introduced on 8 April 2019

Peterborough City Council has overseen plans for a new service to support young people with their well-being and mental health.

Lambeth Council has urged the government to commit funding for local authorities for fire safety work following the Grenfell Tower tragedy.

Nine in 10 people who pay for their own care in England won’t benefit if the ‘cap’ on care costs goes ahead.

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