Government urged to relax regulations around use of e-cigarettes

The Government should relax regulations surrounding e-cigarettes and reconsider their use in public places, MPs have urged today.

Permission granted for ‘fracking’ site despite council’s opposition

A planning application to explore underground shale gas reserves in Derbyshire has been given a green light despite objections from the county council.

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South Yorkshire mayor calls for progress on devolution deal

Haringey to reform council tax support

Council secures injunction against travellers

Analysis
Opinion

An 'outstanding' example for children's services

A county in the north of England provides a shining example of how to run children's care services, writes Mark Whitehead.

In defence of voter ID

The subject of voter ID has divided many people, but Bob Neill calls for those sceptical about reform to catch up with the rest of the modern world.

Politics and Policy

Council secures injunction against travellers

Bromley Council has been granted an interim High Court injunction to prevent illegal travellers from setting up in the borough.

Human Resources

Council warns financial details of 6,000 people have been hacked

The financial details of up to 6,000 people have been illegally accessed, a London council has warned.

Finance

Unitary council stops all non-urgent spending in face of £2.8m overspend

Torbay Council has been forced to announce an ‘immediate moratorium’ on all non-urgent expenditure.

Transformation

Plan submitted for 2,500 new homes in York city centre

York Central Partnership has submitted plans to transform one of the UK's largest city centre brownfield sites, creating 6,500 new jobs and up to 2,500 new homes.