The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has found fault in 72 per cent of the complaints it investigated last year.

The Environmental Industries Commission has proposed a new ‘greenfield surcharge’ to encourage future brownfield development.
In a new report, the EIC says that the proposals for the greenfield surcharge, which would be added to the infrastructure levy proposed in recent planning changes, would see the funds earmarked by local authorities for infrastructure spending to help mitigate the higher development costs often associated with brownfield.

Business premises across Scotland will be able to access a £25 million package to improve ventilation and reduce the risk of coronavirus transmission.

Paul Scully has announced that a team of industry experts has been assembled to help England’s pubs, restaurants and cafes to thrive.

Low-income homeowners and private renters in Nottingham can apply to the city council to have solar panels fitted to their properties free of charge.

Measures to expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the UK are among a raft of proposals set out by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps.

Motorists exceeding the 50mph speed limits on some of the most polluted roads in Wales could receive a letter or fine through their doors.

Liverpool City Council has appointed two independent advisers to strengthen the scrutiny of its auditing and governance procedures.
As part of the response to the recent Best Value Inspection, the local authority has secured the services of two people with top-level experience in auditing and finance, Stephen Gregory and Ramone Johnson, to sit on the Audit Committee as co-opted independent technical advisers.

The Youth Endowment Fund has opened applications for a £10 million programme to find out how family support can prevent violence.