The Local Government Association has warned that serious child harm cases reported by councils rise by more than a quarter during pandemic.
Local elections in England will go ahead as planned in May, despite doubts over whether it would be right for them to do so.
One in five people on Universal Credit say that they are ‘very likely’ to turn to a foodband, if the £20 rise is removed.
The TUC has reported that increasing demand for self-isolation support is leaving local authorities facing large funding shortfalls.
The government looks set to fall far short of its commitment on house building, with fewer than 100,000 homes built during the first three quarters of 2020.
Oxford City Council has outlined how it aims to achieve its goal of becoming a zero carbon council by 2030 by reducing its carbon emissions.
Local communities will be at the heart of plans to make sure that new developments in their area are beautiful and well-designed.
Victims of rape and domestic abuse will be helped by a major £40 million funding boost for specialist support services.
The Welsh Government has announced that more than £9 million will be available specifically to support children and young people.
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has pledged £93 million for major road upgrades across the country.
The NHS has now offered the coronavirus vaccine to residents at every eligible care home with older residents across England.
Local Government Minister Luke Hall has signed an Order bringing into law a historic devolution deal for West Yorkshire.
The Local Government Association has announced the 17 successful applicants for its Housing Advisers Programme for this year.
The government’s review of children’s social care needs to consider the impact of increasing private equity and stock market involvement.
The world's first fleet of double decker hydrogen buses has officially been launched into service by Aberdeen City Council.