Councils have been accused of abandoning the elderly by not paying enough to look after them.

The Education Secretary reveals that extra financial incentives will be made available to encourage talented teachers to stay in the classroom.

Spending on museums, galleries, libraries, and local arts support has been reduced by almost £400 million over the last eight years.

A new report has claimed that cities and urban areas across Britain have been hit hardest by cuts to local government funding.

More than one billion cycling trips would take place in 2040 in seven major cities if cycling rates doubled by 2025.

13 local authorities will receive funding and support to develop innovative plans to reduce childhood obesity.

Cambridge City Council has become the latest council to sign up to the Oxford Charter for Cleaner Air.

New government statistics show the number of households on local authorities' housing waiting lists in rural areas continues to increase.
Analysis of government figures, undertaken by the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE), has revealed that, given the current rate at which new social housing is being built in rural areas, it would take 130 years to house those on the waiting list.

London boroughs are calling for stronger local powers to address long-term unemployment and in-work poverty in the capital.

Jake Berry has announced that communities across the country can bid for up to £50,000 to help make local areas more attractive for business.