Overnight carer back pay scheme ‘unaffordable’

Care providers have dismissed a government scheme to tackle a problem over back pay for overnight shift staff, as a ‘suicide note’.

Mayor launches tech initiatives to boost sector

Sadiq Khan has launched two major tech initiatives to boost the sector and help harness the capital’s tech talent to make life better for Londoners.

Council outlines largest ever plan for affordable housing

The City of Edinburgh Council has outlined a detailed plan to deliver the first phase of the Capital Coalition’s 20,000 affordable homes over the next decade.

Devon announces Pothole Action Fund repair schemes

Over £3 million of Pothole Action Funding is to be used to fund over 250 road repair schemes across Devon.

Council’s clampdown on contaminated recycling

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is calling on residents not to waste their waste in response to the increasing problem of contaminated recycling.

Bristol achieves carbon reduction target early

Bristol City Council has achieved its previous target of a 50 per cent reduction in carbon emissions three years ahead of schedule.

Local authorities are increasingly turning to commercialisation to drive forward their communities and look beyond current austerity measures.

New research has revealed that property developers are avoiding building thousands of affordable homes each year due to a legal loophole.

Communities Secretary Sajid Javid has revealed that a new draft Tenant Fees Bill will be introduced to Parliament to ban letting fees.

Hertfordshire County Council has unveiled its Local Transport Plan which promotes the use of walking, cycling and public transport.

William Hague has warned that holding another Brexit referendum would be ‘divisive’ and encourage ‘hate-filled’ campaigns.

The Industrial Strategy Commission has urged the government to commit to a universal basic infrastructure and tackle Britain’s regional imbalances.

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