The BMA has warned that council-run public health is heading in the ‘wrong direction’ with funding ’significantly reduced’ over recent years.

A new report has revealed that the child poverty rate for those in lone parent households will increase from 37 per cent to over 62 per cent.

The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman warns about the issues found during investigations into councils’ management of external contracts.

Transport Secretary Chris Grayling has welcomed the next stages of the £1.7 billion Transforming Cities Fund to transform local journeys.
The Spring Statement announced that city regions can now submits a proposal to government, helping identify those with the strongest case for investment. Up to 10 English city regions will then be selected to work with the Department for Transport to co-develop a strong package of proposals, focusing on improving public and sustainable transport links to centres of employment and driving up productivity.

The Chancellor has announced a number of new housing plans in his Spring Statement, including £1.67 billion for affordable homes in London.

Five English councils are planning to adopt new integration plans to deal with problems of segregation.

Cherwell District Council is exploring an innovative new approach to helping local people finance self-build homes.

Cambridge City Council has set out a new Air Quality Action Plan to improve areas of poor air quality and maintain areas of good air quality.

Buckinghamshire County Council has welcomed news that the government is ‘minded’ to replace its existing five councils with a single council for the region.