Number of children in care rises again

16 November 2018
Number of children in care rises again
Latest figures show that there were 75,420 looked-after children in England at the end of March this year.

More energy efficient buildings in Bath

15 November 2018
More energy efficient buildings in Bath
New buildings and developments in Bath and North East Somerset will have to be more energy efficient and better adapted to climate change.

222,000 new homes delivered last year

15 November 2018
222,000 new homes delivered last year
New figures showing that over 222,000 new homes were delivered in 2017 to 2018 have been welcomed by the Communities Secretary.

Half a billion funding gap risk for SEND

15 November 2018
Half a billion funding gap risk for SEND
New research has warned that support for children with SEND is facing a potential funding gap of more than half a billion pounds.

Housing investment favouring South of England

15 November 2018
Housing investment favouring South of England
A new report has questioned the inconsistent funding of housing investment across the country, with investment favouring the South of England.

Nuneaton town centre revamp gets green light

14 November 2018
Nuneaton town centre revamp gets green light
A major scheme to transform Nuneaton into a vibrant and prosperous town has been given the green light thanks to £7.5 million of funding.

Funds warning sees Surrey leader step down

14 November 2018
Funds warning sees Surrey leader step down
David Hodge, the leader of Surrey County Council, has announced that he is stepping down from the role on 11 December.
Hodge used his resignation speech to the council cabinet to hit out at a lack of government funding having been plagued by financial issues during his tenure. Citing ‘circumstances beyond its control’, Hodge said councils had lost £16 billion in funding since 2009 and Surrey had lost £230 million. Accountants warned in September that Surrey would not have sufficient reserves to meet a funding gap unless it acted.