LocalGov elections: Being vigilant ahead of the local elections
Ahead of the local elections next month, Owen Prendeville, Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), offers tips for protecting against cyber attacks.
Liverpool crowned UK’s top sporting city
08/08/2017 Liverpool has been named as Britain’s top sporting city as it bids to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games. |
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More funding announced to help children affected by domestic abuse
08/08/2017 The Scottish Government has announced an additional £200,000 funding to help support children affected by domestic abuse. |
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Energy-from-waste putting pressure on recycling rates, claims report
08/08/2017 A surge in the number of energy-from-waste and incinerator plants being built in the UK could limit recycling rates, according to a new report. |
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London borough seizes rental bikes
07/08/2017 Wandsworth LBC has impounded more than 100 rental bikes after they were left cluttering pavements and causing obstructions. |
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Council bosses warn scams are costing victims £10bn a year
07/08/2017 Town hall bosses are urging people to report all scams, which they claim are costing victims nearly £10bn a year. |
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Report warns of living standard gaps among ethnic groups
07/08/2017 Large gaps in living standards still exist between various ethnic groups in Britain, a think tank has warned. |
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Disadvantaged pupils two years behind their peers
03/08/2017 The most disadvantaged pupils in England are on average two years of learning behind their more affluent peers, according to a new study. |
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Charities warn against ripping up street bumps
02/08/2017 Three leading transport charities have criticised the Government’s new air quality plan for encouraging councils to remove speed bumps. |
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Government announces £54m to help councils unlock surplus land
01/08/2017 The Government has launched a £54m funding package to help councils release unused or surplus land for housing. |
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BT offers to invest £600m to improve broadband speeds
31/07/2017 BT has offered to invest up to £600m to make sure the majority of UK households and businesses get broadband speeds of at least 10Mbps per second. |
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Councils call for action to halt illegal knife sales
31/07/2017 Town hall bosses have called for tougher fines and sentences to stop shops illegally selling knives to children. |
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STPs can improve flow of money and people argues report
06/12/2016 Controversial plans to reform healthcare services have the potential to help NHS and council leaders work together, a think-tank has insisted today. |
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New shadow devolution minister pledges to 'champion' local government
10/10/2016 The former leader of Oldham MBC, Jim McMahon, has been appointed as the new shadow local government and devolution minister. |
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Council considers rejoining COSLA
30/09/2016 The leader of South Lanarkshire Council said he was reconsidering rejoining the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) after it broke away last year. |
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Council considers fixed-term contract for new chief executive
23/09/2016 The next chief executive of Bristol City Council could be employed on a fixed-term contract. |
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Rent controls are not the answer, warns institute
15/09/2016 A think tank has warned rent controls are not the answer to the UK’s growing housing crisis and will only make the situation worse. |
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Council workforces shrink to record low
15/09/2016 The number of people working for local authorities is at a record low, according to official statistics. |
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LGA welcomes education secretary’s academy comments
15/09/2016 Council bosses have welcomed comments by the new education secretary about schools not forced to become academies. |
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£25m fund launched to help people with learning disabilities
15/09/2016 The Government has launched a £25m housing and technology fund to help people with learning disabilities live independently. |
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Elderly bearing the brunt of care cutbacks
15/09/2016 Older people are paying the price for local authority budget cuts, with an increasing number having to fund their own care, health experts have warned. |
Shell is helping power the journey towards a circular paving industry with Shell Bitumen LT R, a new product for roads that uses plastics destined for landfill as part of the additives to make the bitumen.
Effective Energy Group is now offering its support to the 40 Local Authorities who have received a share of the £430m to deliver their projects on the ground by surveying properties and installing measures.
Dougie Belmore explains how one of the main interfaces between you and Bacs is about to change.
