People living in ‘left behind’ neighbourhoods are disconnected from town and city centres due to poor public transport and low car ownership.

A survey of 4,000 staff across police, fire and ambulance services has laid bare the scale of poor mental health among emergency responders.

Two new councils in Northamptonshire have begun operations, replacing the previous district councils and county council.
As of 1 April, North Northamptonshire Council and West Northamptonshire Council will start providing services to the residents and businesses of Northamptonshire.
North Northamptonshire Council covers the local areas of Corby, East Northamptonshire, Kettering and Wellingborough, whilst West Northamptonshire Council covers the local areas of Daventry, Northampton Borough and South Northamptonshire.

Approximately two million of the UK’s lowest-paid workers will benefit from an increase in National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage.

Sara Khan has been appointed Independent Adviser for Social Cohesion and Resilience, as part of government action to tackle extremism in our communities.

A new Countryside Code has been launched seeking to allow people of all ages and backgrounds to enjoy the benefits that nature offers.

Councils will need to spend a total of £10 billion over a decade to bring all their pothole-plagued roads up to scratch.