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Councillors vote in favour of work-life balance

21/05/2025

Redcar and Cleveland councillors have backed a motion calling for some committee meetings to be moved to the evenings on weekdays.

West of England advances local regeneration projects

21/05/2025

Homes England and West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) have signed a new partnership to support the delivery of housing and regeneration projects.

Ball game disruption costs council £1,000

20/05/2025

Hampshire County Council has been told to pay a couple £1,000 in damages due to the inconvenience caused by the neighbouring school’s play area.

Plans to deliver new towns could cost £48bn

20/05/2025

Government plans to build up to 12 new towns in England could cost £48bn, a new study estimates.

Rise in drug-related deaths reveals ‘stark’ inequalities

20/05/2025

A recent study by the Health Foundation reveals a drastic increase in the number of drug-related deaths in the UK and striking geographical inequalities.

Think tank calls for early intervention for children’s mental health issues

19/05/2025

Children with mental health issues are facing long-term health conditions and employment barriers, says new research from the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR).

Wealthy boroughs place homeless families in deprived areas

19/05/2025

Wealthier London boroughs are increasingly placing homeless families in more deprived areas, charities warn.

Health organisations call for smacking ban

16/05/2025

An open letter signed by 13 leading health organisations has been sent to Government demanding that the ‘reasonable’ defense of physically punishing children is abolished.

Councils struggle to tackle violence against women and girls

16/05/2025

Local support services for violence against women and girls (VAWG) are experiencing increased pressure due to high volumes of referrals and inadequate funding, study finds.

Lung conditions disproportionately impact minority ethnic groups, asthma charity says

15/05/2025

Minority ethnic groups and those from deprived communities are significantly more likely to be hospitalised for asthma, new research reveals.

Council told to apologise to homeless abuse survivor

15/05/2025

The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has asked Halton Borough Council to apologise and pay monthly reparations to a homeless domestic abuse survivor they failed to help.

Study reveals local government gender gap

15/05/2025

A new UK-wide study has revealed vast regional disparities in gender-based outcomes relating to economic success and growth.

West Midlands councils benefit from £12m pothole boost

13/05/2025

Six local authorities in the West Midlands are due to receive £12m of funding to help resurface roads and repair up to 132,000 potholes.

Skyrocketing Right to Buy applications threaten social housing projects

13/05/2025

A recent rise in Right to Buy (RTB) applications is putting pressure on councils attempting to deliver affordable social housing, the LGA warns.

Wandsworth welcomes e-scooter transport trial

13/05/2025

Wandsworth Borough Council has started an e-scooter rental trial to encourage safer and greener travel on public roads.

Welsh councils prepare to transform community spaces

12/05/2025

Nine councils in Wales are due to receive £31.5m to support ongoing development projects in local towns and communities.

Snail breeding racket leaves holes in council’s finances

12/05/2025

Westminster City Council has unearthed a snail breeding racket which has been operating secret snail farms in empty office spaces.

Number of children living in hygiene poverty surges

12/05/2025

A recent study has revealed a staggering number of children are living in hygiene poverty, with over one million children unable to access essential products such as shower gel, deodorant and toothpaste.

Local authority launches robot pilot project in schools

09/05/2025

Wakefield Council is set to trial a pilot project involving robots, enabling students to engage in school remotely.

Mayor of London unveils ‘ambitious’ green belt plans

09/05/2025

Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced plans to build tens of thousands of new homes on green belt land despite his previous opposition to green belt developments

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