Birmingham has been named as the city best equipped to deal with a major disaster, according to a Readers Digest survey. The city council's director of community services, Sharon Lea, said the council was continually looking to improve plans and was drawing up a guide on how to prepare for an emergency.
Councils face growing pothole claims. Georgia Milton of DWF highlights how strong inspections and AI tools can help balance legal duties, budgets and safety.
Jon Featonby, chief policy officer at Refugee Council, argues that last week’s High Court ruling shows hotels are an unsustainable solution for asylum seekers.