Report highlights council use of solar energy

20 April 2018
Report highlights council use of solar energy
The Solar Trade Association has highlighted the success of local authorities in using solar to save money and provide stable sources of revenue.

‘Clear power imbalance' in private rented sector

19 April 2018
‘Clear power imbalance' in private rented sector
The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee has said that vulnerable tenants need greater legal protections from retaliatory evictions.

Tougher security sought for summer events

19 April 2018
Tougher security sought for summer events
New research has shown that 57 per cent of British residents want to see tougher public security put in place ahead of major outdoor summer events.
With the Royal Wedding date fast approaching, the ATG Access survey of 1,000 people highlighted public support for more security guards to safeguard public spaces, with 36 per cent wanting to see more armed officers patrolling busy areas following the surge of terror attacks last year.

£200 million for road repairs in Liverpool

19 April 2018
£200 million for road repairs in Liverpool
Liverpool City Council has announced an investment of £200 million for road repairs to help tackle the ‘deteriorating quality’ of its highways.

Local transport key to economic growth in north

19 April 2018
Local transport key to economic growth in north
The RTPI has urged Transport for the North to work closely with councils to ensure transport investment supports urban regeneration and sustainable patterns of growth.

Majority want long-term social care funding inclusion

18 April 2018
Majority want long-term social care funding inclusion
85 per cent of health leaders believe that the long-term funding settlement recently announced by the Prime Minister should include both the NHS and social care.