26/11/2015 - 11:25
A new report published by the RAC has found capital spending on local roads in England to be at its lowest level for over a decade.
26/11/2015 - 11:23
The Highland Council is contemplating a proposal to reduce its working week to four and a half days.
25/11/2015 - 14:32
300,000 homes will be better protected from flooding by 2021 following a £2.3 billion investment in flood defence schemes.
25/11/2015 - 14:13
George Osborne has revealed that councils will be given even more powers over decision making in their local areas as part of his Spending Review and Autumn Statement.
25/11/2015 - 14:05
As part of his joint Spending Review and Autumn Statement, Chancellor George Osborne has revealed that the housing budget is to be doubled to £2 billion a year.
25/11/2015 - 11:40
Proposed reforms to the number of Welsh council’s could save up to £650 million over the next ten years, according to figures from the Welsh Government.
24/11/2015 - 11:30
A report conducted by the Trade Union Congress (TUS), for the Fabian Society, has outlined where public spending cuts have undermined service quality by reducing provision and increasing waiting times for critical services.
23/11/2015 - 09:45
With the wintery weather affecting most parts of the country, councils have stockpiled 1.2 million tonnes of salt in preparation for further weathe
20/11/2015 - 12:05
The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has published figures showing that England’s 444 local authorities hold £22.5 billion in non-ringfenced reserves.
20/11/2015 - 11:59
Data published by the RAC Foundation has revealed that 2,375 council-maintained road bridges are unable to carry the heaviest vehicles, and it will cost £328 million to repair them.
19/11/2015 - 11:30
A review has been launched to ensure that local communities benefit from development in their area.
19/11/2015 - 11:28
Flintshire County Council has opted to suspend the Right to Buy scheme in its area due to a shortage of social housing.
