‘Restore £200m cut in active travel budgets’ – LGA
The LGA has called for active travel funding to be restored to councils, in response to a report that found funding uncertainty has held back ambitions in this area.
Pay rise funded for councils’ NHS staff
Staff working for the NHS in council-commissioned community health services are due to have their pay rise funded by government, it has been announced.
Funding for resettling new arrivals
The Government has launched a second round of funding for councils to help resettle new arrivals to the UK and reduce the risk of homelessness.
Protections for renters
The long-awaited Renters (Reform) Bill has been introduced to Parliament, almost a year after the publication of the Government’s ‘A fairer private rented sector’ White Paper.
Ending abuse in public life
A new report sets out how local authorities can better support councillors.
Affordable loans for retrofitting homes
Architectural styles may vary subtly across the UK, but one thing does not. Whether they were built in the 1960s or the 1690s, many of the country’s older homes have very poor energy performance.
Don’t neglect housing management
Does your authority periodically withdraw services from an individual resident?