Thousands of new jobs and homes three years into Lancashire City deal

The city deal has already helped to create more than 11,489 new jobs and deliver more than 2,614 new homes.

Flood committee to spend £22 million for next year

The NRFCC will oversee spending of almost £22 million to protect hundreds of homes across the north east.

Latest large-scale government fire safety test completed

The latest in the government’s series of fire safety tests of cladding and insulation combinations has been completed by the BRE.

County authorities could face having social care funding withdrawn, unless ‘undeliverable’ delayed transfers of care targets are met.

New research has highlighted that the UK is spending almost double the rest of the EU combined on large procurement contracts.

Congestion is not just damaging the environment and air quality, but also harming UK economy and productivity, says the LGA.

The 2017 ‘hold your nose’ General Election showed that the current First Past the Post voting system is failing, says the ERS.

The UK government has published further details of its Brexit negotiating strategy.

Local councils should make it easier for disabled people to be active, says NICE

NICE is urging local councils to make it as easy as possible for people with limited mobility to be more active.

Zero Waste Scotland is calling on businesses and local authorities to join forces to prevent littering in their communities.

Changes will now enable local authorities to use records for those with vision impairments to support participation in electoral events.

New research by the Institute for Public Policy Research has highlighted the challenges of gender equality in local government.

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