16/02/2021 - 12:10
Labour has identified the 20 places in England most at risk of ‘hollowed out’ high streets because of their high number of hospitality and retail businesses.
16/02/2021 - 09:58
Three local government unions have submitted a pay claim for 2021/22, which they say begins to redress a decade of cuts to councils.
16/02/2021 - 09:53
The decision not to extend free school meals over February half-term leaves 1.4 million children facing a five-day postcode lottery in food support.
15/02/2021 - 15:10
Plans for a new carbon emission-reducing, energy efficient district heating network have been unveiled by Devon County Council.
15/02/2021 - 14:43
Billions of pounds of private sector investment could be unlocked in the North of England and create an economic Big Bang for the region.
15/02/2021 - 11:14
Despite new funding allocations for road maintenance, analysis has found that funding for councils has fallen £398 million compared to last year.
15/02/2021 - 09:15
Councils have been allocated their share of £500 million for highways maintenance, with the funding expected to fix the equivalent of 10 million potholes.
12/02/2021 - 15:13
A ten-year plan to deliver a better connected, net zero carbon transport system in Edinburgh has been published.
12/02/2021 - 14:54
£125 million of funding will be allocated to councils to help ensure that domestic abuse victims and the children are able to access the support they need.
12/02/2021 - 14:40
Childcare providers across the capital will struggle to survive the year, with those in deprived areas being at the greatest disadvantage.
12/02/2021 - 14:37
The Local Government Association has highlighted the fundamental role local authorities have played in the vaccine rollout.
12/02/2021 - 08:06
High street associations are fighting government plans to allow empty shops to be turned into housing without planning permission.
11/02/2021 - 10:07
Security measures will be a crucial part of the successful redevelopment of our high streets as they seek to reinvent themselves after coronavirus.
11/02/2021 - 09:12
The government has announced details of additional support to a small number of councils who are unable to balance their budgets.
11/02/2021 - 09:04
The local government finance settlement has been confirmed for next year with councils to share £51.3 billion.
