Severe cuts to councils’ social services provision is the major contributing factor to bed-blocking, according to the GMB Union.

A report conducted by the Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) has concluded that the government has not done enough to protect communities at risk of flooding.

Knowsley council has said it is ‘determined’ to ensure young people can study A-levels in its borough, after previously encouraging pupils to receive the qualifications elsewhere.

North Somerset Council has opposed proposals to join the £1 billion West of England devolution deal.

Councils are calling for supported housing to be exempt from the housing benefit cap to prevent the most vulnerable people from losing their homes.

The County Councils Network has warned that the Bus Services Bill could leave rural areas facing the prospect of less sustainable transport.

New driverless pods aimed to help transform local city transport have been unveiled at Birmingham’s Automechanika Show.
Developed by RDM Group, the Pod Zero range will be aimed at organisations looking for a first or last mile transport solution, and will be available in two, four and eight-seat variations.
With a range of 60 miles, and a top speed of only 15 mph, these pods have been labelled as ideal fro airports, city centres and university campuses.

Only 24 per cent of voters feel ‘well’ or ‘very well’ informed about the upcoming EU referendum, a survey has suggested.

An inquiry into whether local authorities can fulfil their statutory obligations with the funding available for adult social care has been launched.

Low standards in schools across the East Midlands region are exposing the educational fault line dividing the nation, Ofsted has said.
Sir Michael Wilshaw blamed a culture of complacency and a lack of clear accountability in the East Midlands, which has been deemed the worst performing region in the country on a range of key indicators.