Billions of pounds of private sector investment could be unlocked in the North of England and create an economic Big Bang for the region.

Despite new funding allocations for road maintenance, analysis has found that funding for councils has fallen £398 million compared to last year.

Renters will continue to be supported during the ongoing national lockdown restrictions, with an extension to the ban on bailiff evictions announced.

Councils have been allocated their share of £500 million for highways maintenance, with the funding expected to fix the equivalent of 10 million potholes.

A ten-year plan to deliver a better connected, net zero carbon transport system in Edinburgh has been published.

£125 million of funding will be allocated to councils to help ensure that domestic abuse victims and the children are able to access the support they need.

Childcare providers across the capital will struggle to survive the year, with those in deprived areas being at the greatest disadvantage.

The Local Government Association has highlighted the fundamental role local authorities have played in the vaccine rollout.

High street associations are fighting government plans to allow empty shops to be turned into housing without planning permission.

Security measures will be a crucial part of the successful redevelopment of our high streets as they seek to reinvent themselves after coronavirus.

The government has announced details of additional support to a small number of councils who are unable to balance their budgets.

The local government finance settlement has been confirmed for next year with councils to share £51.3 billion.

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