Communities Secretary Sajid Javid has backed proposals to create a new West Suffolk Council to drive prosperity, jobs and meet future challenges.
The new authority, backed by 70 per cent of residents, would replace Forest Heath District and St Edmundsbury Borough Councils in preparation for the 2019 elections. In his announcement, Javid said the new council will improve local government and service delivery in the area as well as commanding a good deal of local support.

Worcestershire County Council has approved its SEND Strategy for 2017-2021 to improve outcomes for children with SEND needs.

The Bureau of Investigative Journalism has revealed that over half of councils in England are planning to slash costs by closing children’s centres.

Five ‘pioneering’ cities have been selected to design how drone technology could operate in complex city environments to address local needs.

Newcastle City Council has announced a new £3.3 million project to improve air quality by cutting harmful emissions from buses.

Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson has revealed that a total of 15,000 street lights will be fitted with new LED lights over the next year.

The Communities and Local Government Committee has said that a national strategy for older people's housing is needed to bring together and improve current policy.

Local authorities should ensure all local residents eligible for a free NHS Health Check get an invite to help lower the risk of Cardiovascular Disease.

Manchester City Council has lowered its original increase in council tax from 4.99 per cent to 3.49 per cent.

The NAO has warned that a lack of planning and funding has undermined the care sector to the extent that it can no longer fill key posts.