Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson has revealed that a total of 15,000 street lights will be fitted with new LED lights over the next year.
The Communities and Local Government Committee has said that a national strategy for older people's housing is needed to bring together and improve current policy.
Local authorities should ensure all local residents eligible for a free NHS Health Check get an invite to help lower the risk of Cardiovascular Disease.
Manchester City Council has lowered its original increase in council tax from 4.99 per cent to 3.49 per cent.
The NAO has warned that a lack of planning and funding has undermined the care sector to the extent that it can no longer fill key posts.
Council tax is set to rise in 95 per cent of councils as a direct result of concerns for their financial stability.
Greener Journeys has said that current guidance for councils on Clean Air Zones fails to promote a shift away from car use to cleaner modes of transport.
Liverpool City Council has ended its contract with Amey and taken back control of looking after the city’s highways.
Reports have suggested that a Norwegian deposit-based system for recycling bottles is being heavily considered for adoption in the UK.
Two Commons Select Committees have voiced concerns over the government’s funding plans for supported housing.
The LGA has said that every secondary school in the country should be given the funding to offer independent mental health counselling to all pupils.
An additional £166 million has been announced for councils to help relieve spending pressures in social care and rural areas in the final 2018/19 settlement.