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Peers solicit feedback on driverless vehicles

The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee has asked for evidence on the future use and development of driverless vehicles after launching an inquiry into the sector.

Anglesey Council to suspend right-to-buy council homes

Anglesey Council has become the latest Welsh local authority to stop tenants buying their own council houses.

Powys Council trading company to run care homes

Powys Council cabinet has agreed to develop a new trading company to run 12 Bupa Care Ltd homes across the county, after its contract with the group expires in May.

Durham County Council offers improved TA package

Durham County Council has offered a two-year compensation package to teaching assistants (TAs), following a row surrounding its plan to pay the region’s 2,700 TAs for 39 weeks instead of 52.

Osborne to chair Northern Powerhouse think tank

Former Chancellor George Osborne is set to a chair a new think tank aimed at progressing the Northern Powerhouse plan.

LGA calls for greater powers to tackle illegal schools

The Local Government Association (LGA) has called on the government to issue councils with more powers to enable them to tackle illegal schools.

Edinburgh Council outlines housing objectives

A nine point action plan has outlined how Edinburgh City Council plans to reduce the cost of living for tenants and build more affordable homes.

Four more Go Cycle developments get green light

Kingston Council has approved the development of four more Go Cycle developments across the borough.

Supported housing funds to move to councils

The government will transfer money to councils to top up the cost of supported housing.

New low for council workforce employment

Office for National Statistics figures have shown that the total public sector workforce in this country decreased to 5.3 million in June.

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