Think tank calls for new ‘Northern Big Bang’

15 February 2021
Think tank calls for new ‘Northern Big Bang’
Billions of pounds of private sector investment could be unlocked in the North of England and create an economic Big Bang for the region.

£398m fall in funding for local road maintenance

15 February 2021
£398m fall in funding for local road maintenance
Despite new funding allocations for road maintenance, analysis has found that funding for councils has fallen £398 million compared to last year.

Pandemic support for renters extended

15 February 2021
Pandemic support for renters extended
Renters will continue to be supported during the ongoing national lockdown restrictions, with an extension to the ban on bailiff evictions announced.

Local authorities get £500 million to fix potholes

15 February 2021
Local authorities get £500 million to fix potholes
Councils have been allocated their share of £500 million for highways maintenance, with the funding expected to fix the equivalent of 10 million potholes.

Two thirds of London’s nurseries risk closure

12 February 2021
Two thirds of London’s nurseries risk closure
Childcare providers across the capital will struggle to survive the year, with those in deprived areas being at the greatest disadvantage.

Councils key to vaccine rollout success

12 February 2021
Councils key to vaccine rollout success
The Local Government Association has highlighted the fundamental role local authorities have played in the vaccine rollout.
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