Civil liberties group Liberty has accused Rochdale Council of misusing its power, following its introduction of a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) which includes a ban on swearing, skateboarding and begging.
Southampton City Council has saved more than 10 per cent on its annual tyre bill using the Crown Commercial Service tyres agreement.
Philip Hammond has said that the government will continue with its plans to increase national insurance contributions for the self-employed.
The government has published its Midlands Engine Strategy to help the region become a powerful engine for economic growth.
The UK’s most vulnerable tenants are being pushed out of the private rental market as a result of rising rents and benefit cuts.
A new Courier Services framework will provide public sector customers with a quicker and easier route for buying courier services.
Chancellor Philip Hammond has presented the 2017 Spring Budget, including support for business rates and a tax hike for the self-employed.
Chancellor Philip Hammond has presented the 2017 Spring Budget, with aims announced to ease congestion on local roads.
Chancellor Philip Hammond has presented the 2017 Spring Budget, with the announcement of additional funding for free schools.
Chancellor Philip Hammond has presented his Budget, revealing that a further devolution deal agreed with Sadiq Khan.
The Chancellor has presented the Budget, with the announcement of £2 billion to be spent on social care over the next three years.
The Local Government Association (LGA), which represents all fire and rescue authorities in England and Wales, has announced it is launching ‘An Inclusive Service: The 21st Century Fire and Rescue Service’.