Clark calls on councils to seize the opportunity for devolution
Secretary for Communities and Local Government Greg Clark has called upon councils to seize the opportunity for devolution and take power away from Westminster.
Councils and schools obliged to prevent radicalisation under Counter-Terrorism and Security Act
Key public bodies across the country will be legally required to take steps to prevent people from being radicalised under new counter-terror measures.
Major counter-terrorism exercise taking place in London
The military, emergency services and Government are testing their ability to handle a terror attack in London’s largest counter-terrorism exercise to date.
Councils could face £3.3 billion funding cuts, LGA warns
The Local Government Association (LGA) have warned that councils in England could face a £3.3 billion reduction in central government funding for local services in 2016/17.
LGA calls for reform of business rates appeals system
The Local Government Association (LGA) has recommended that the business rate appeals system should be reformed to help protect vital local services supporting communities and businesses
Reduced benefit cap would make many areas out of reach for families, says CIH
Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) has released an analysis which predicts that many parts of England will be unavailable for larger families on benefits.
Houses of Parliament restoration could cost up to £5.7 billion
A report published on 18 June found that repairs to the Houses of Parliament could cost up to £5.7 billion and take 32 years if MPs do not vacate the building.
