£1 billion of taxpayers’ money subsidising planning applications, LGA claims

Local taxpayers will be forced to spend £1 billion covering the cost of planning applications by 2022, the LGA has warned.

Only one in 10 MPs believe social care system is ‘fit for purpose’

90 per cent of 101 members of Parliament do not believe the social care system is fit for purpose, a new poll suggests.

British Business Bank launches first £120 million tranche of Midlands Engine Investment Fund

£120 million of debt finance and small business loans has been launched by British Business Bank as part of a wider £250 million MEIF.

Young driver safety scheme shortlisted for two national awards

A pioneering scheme to make young drivers safer on the roads has been shortlisted for two national awards.

More West Sussex Operation Watershed schemes ready

Six more Operation Watershed applications have been approved to help West Sussex communities prepare themselves against flooding.

Mayor offers £1 million to improve air quality

The Mayor of London has encouraged community groups to apply for his £1 million Greener City Fund.

Derby Council House reception to be redeveloped

Construction hoardings will soon be put in place in the main reception area of Derby's Council House.

PHE highlights ways local areas can prevent mental ill health

PHE has launched a new tool for local public health teams identifying the most cost effective mental health programmes.

Publication of terms of reference for Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety published

The government has published the terms of reference for the independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety.

Nearly 300 community micro-enterprises now operating across Somerset

A project that helps people with good ideas set up a very small help, care or support service has been delivered in Somerset.

Oxford City and County Council to install 100 electric vehicle charging stations in residential streets

Oxford City Council and Oxfordshire County Council are to install 100 electric vehicle charging stations in Oxford’s residential streets.

£11 million for green buses across England

Bus users across England will benefit from cleaner and greener journeys with a roll out of low emission buses.

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