Tory leader David Cameron has backed calls for an elected mayor in big cities like Liverpool and Birmingham.
Mr Cameron told the Birmingham Mail: ‘Elected mayors are a good way of giving a clear identity, having a clear line of accountability
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.