Building Healthier Communities: The Case for Investing in Public Health
Explore how targeted, community-based public health strategies can improve lives, reduce NHS pressure, and deliver cost savings for local authorities.
Private allotment site receives council approval
24/07/2025 North Somerset Council has provided planning permission for a private allotment site in Abbots Leigh. |
BCP Council announces new pay structure
24/07/2025 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council has approved proposals for a new ‘fair and transparent’ staff pay structure. |
Councils facing ‘skyrocketing’ service costs, says report
23/07/2025 Councils are expected to spend an estimated £139bn on the delivery of public services this year, says a report. |
Country’s youngest council leader appointed
23/07/2025 A Reform UK councillor has been confirmed as the country’s youngest permanent council leader. |
Call for local tourist tax continues
22/07/2025 Deputy prime minister Angela Rayner is said to have backed the proposal for councils to introduce visitor levies. |
PM says 'lots of housing' exists across councils
22/07/2025 Prime Minister Keir Starmer has claimed there is ‘lots of housing’ that can be used to provide temporary accommodation across local authorities. |
Council forgoes lake ownership following algae issues
21/07/2025 A council has handed over its lease on a lake after ‘toxic blue-green algae’ is found in the water. |
New town developments could advance amid local objections
21/07/2025 New town developments could proceed amid resistance from residents, says housing and planning minister. |
Councils benefit from £15m boost for nature schemes
18/07/2025 Councils are to receive £15m funding to enrich green areas in towns and cities. |
Election strategy sees voting age lowered by two years
18/07/2025 The Government has announced plans to allow 16-and 17-year-olds the right to vote in both local and general elections. |
Norwich secures investment for redevelopment scheme
17/07/2025 Norwich City Council had partnered with Aviva Capital Partners (ACP) to deliver a £350m redevelopment project. |
Councils urged to boost scarce holiday childcare spaces
17/07/2025 Only 9% of councils have sufficient holiday childcare places for at least 75% of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in their area, a survey has revealed. |
Councils protest against adult gaming centres
16/07/2025 A syndicate of more than 30 local authorities is campaigning against the rise of adult gaming centres (AGCs). |
West Lindsey residents back big bin hire trial
15/07/2025 West Lindsey District Council is considering implementing a big bin hire scheme on a permanent basis. |
Skyscraper proposals spark concern amongst residents
15/07/2025 Salford City Council is set to discuss proposals for the third tallest skyscraper in the UK. |
Farage: ‘Virtue-signalling’ climate targets must go
15/07/2025 Nigel Farage has ordered Reform UK council leaders to give up on what he calls ‘virtue-signalling’ net zero targets. |
Councils face pressure to cut back on prevention spending
15/07/2025 Overstretched budgets mean that care leaders have been forced to reduce spending on prevention by more than 10% this year, a new ADASS survey has revealed. |
Councils secure funding for EV charging scheme
14/07/2025 Local authorities are to benefit from a £25m scheme to enable cheaper electric vehicle (EV) charging for those without off-street parking. |
Rollout of £500m fund to support young people
14/07/2025 Chancellor Rachel Reeves is due to announce the launch of the Better Futures Fund, a £500m initiative to help reduce youth poverty. |
Councils must support care-experienced young people, says report
11/07/2025 More funding is required to improve early intervention services for children’s social care, says Education Committee. |
