New research published by the RAC Foundation has indicated that installing average speed cameras on roads can reduce the number of fatal and serious crashes by 36 per cent.

Aberdeenshire Council has elected Alison Evison as its new co-leader, following the so-called Legogate row, in which the former council leader expressed dissatisfaction over his Legoland accommodation.

Plymouth City Council has launched a fraud investigation after pupils have reported seeing the papers for their 11-plus English and Maths exams.

The Times has reported that the number of children being adopted has fallen significantly for the first time in five years, despite record numbers being taken into care.

North east devolution could be pursued again amid reports that three councils are seeking their own deal.

A new study has claimed that the densification of large estates in London could help deliver thousands of new homes every year to the capital.

Tees Valley has received the transfer of £15 million of government money through the region’s ground-breaking devolution deal.

North Lincolnshire Council is set to sign up to the Greater Lincolnshire Combined Authority (GLCA).

A new poll has shown that 75 per cent of the public believe that councils should have a statutory duty to protect public parks.

A new report has warned that Lancashire County Council will run out of money within three years.

The three ‘flood risk’ symbols proposed by the insurance industry for estate agents to detail on their properties have proved controversial.

Fife Council has called for clarity from the Scottish government over fracking, amid fears that developers mat begins o target its land.

Childcare costs could ‘sky-rocket’ as nurseries await less funding for a free government childcare scheme, a charity has warned.

The Liverpool City Region is to benefit from improved bus services and investment in the local economy through a new agreement.

Liverpool City Council has regained control of its markets, after buying them for a sum of £1, from Geraud Markets UK, which has operated them since 2003.

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