03/02/2016 - 12:56
Plans are in place to give control of Sunday trading laws over to councils, allowing them to prioritise high streets and city centres.
02/02/2016 - 17:02
Northern Powerhouse Minister James Wharton has announced that the first ever Mayor of Greater Manchester is due to be elected on Thursday 4 May 2017.
02/02/2016 - 16:36
Think tank Policy Exchange (PX) has called on the government to prioritise home energy efficiency as a key infrastructure priority in order to reduce fuel poverty and cut carbon emissions
02/02/2016 - 16:35
The Local Government Association (LGA) has criticised the government for failing to inform councils on how much funding they can expect to receive, allowing them little time to strategise budget plans for vital public health services.
02/02/2016 - 11:31
Plymouth City Council has introduced a number of parking spaces designed specifically for people caring for those with dementia.
02/02/2016 - 11:29
Research commissioned by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) found that despite the modest economic growth, employers unable to find people with appropriate skills or knowledge has risen by 130 per cent.
02/02/2016 - 11:28
GMB has warned Wandsworth and Richmond councils that its move to issue statutory notices threatening to make 3,578 council staff redundant will only alienate workers.
01/02/2016 - 12:06
The Local Government Association (LGA) has called for transitional support for councils in light of recent funding changes.
01/02/2016 - 12:05
Ministers have called upon the construction industry to remove barriers and work to get more young people to consider a career in construction.
01/02/2016 - 12:04
The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) is calling on Scotland’s political parties to put the reform of local government finance at the top of their policy agendas for May’s election.
01/02/2016 - 12:02
The new London Help to Buy scheme has been officially launched, allowing London residents to buy a home with a five per cent deposit.
29/01/2016 - 12:13
Waste management systems in England are outdated and no longer fit or purpose, according to a new report.
