Carlisle City Council joins Local Land Charges Register

22 April 2020
Carlisle City Council joins Local Land Charges Register
Anyone requiring Local Land Charge searches in the local authority area of Carlisle City Council will need to get them from HM Land Registry rather than the council.

DfE pauses or cancels all but essential data collections

21 April 2020
DfE pauses or cancels all but essential data collections
The Department for Education has published guidance regarding to the collection of data, services and requests from all education and care settings, including local authorities, academy trusts and other providers

Bus driver-licence rules changed amid pandemic

20 April 2020
Bus driver-licence rules changed amid pandemic
The government has temporarily relaxed the requirement for bus and lorry drivers to provide a doctor’s medical report in order to renew their licence

Government pledges extra £1.6 billion for councils

20 April 2020
Government pledges extra £1.6 billion for councils
Councils across England will be getting extra government funding as they continue to respond to the coronavirus pandemic by providing essential services and support 

Birmingham City Council calls for Business Survival Fund

17 April 2020
Birmingham City Council calls for Business Survival Fund
Birmingham City Council has submitted a proposal to government requesting additional funding to ensure local businesses impacted by COVID-19 can survive and safeguard jobs.