First drop in car sales since 2011 blamed on diesel ban

UK car sales declined in 2017 after five years of rapid growth, with the industry blaming government for a lack of confidence in diesel vehicles.

‘Latte levy’ on coffee cups to be introduced

The Environmental Audit Committee has called on the government to introduce a 25p latte levy on disposable coffee cups.

Councils warn NHS winter crisis should prompt government to fully fund social care

This year’s NHS winter crisis should push government to fully fund our social care system, council leaders have said.

A new paper, published by the NLGN, has argued that local authorities should adopt a bold ‘changemaking’ approach for its future steps.

Londoners are hardest hit by the effects of problem waste, new research into overflowing waste has revealed.

Leicestershire County Council is working with the Woodland Trust to improve the region’s green areas by offering free trees.

Brighton City Council has identified 180 brownfield sites as having potential to provide space for a number of new homes that the region needs.

£330 million from dormant bank and building society accounts will be used to help the homeless and disadvantaged young people over the next four years.

Stamp duty cut has saved thousands already

The Prime Minister has said that around 16,000 people have already benefited from the changes to stamp duty announced in the autumn Budget.

Councils paying excessive costs for paper

Some councils are paying up to seven times more for paper than others, an investigation has revealed.

Croydon issues funding warning to government

The first council retrofitting sprinklers since the Grenfell tragedy has warned that councils face an ‘unprecedented funding gap’ in improving tower block fire safety without government help.

Cardiff Council approves £284 million investment

Cardiff Council has approved plans for the largest single investment in Cardiff schools, worth £284 million.

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