Children’s social services ‘most pressing’ financial concern

Funding children’s social services is the most pressing concern for finance heads, local government experts have revealed.

Northern Powerhouse group launched

MPs from all parties have launched a group to ‘drive business, skills and economic growth’ in the north of England.

1.5 million tonnes of salt ready for winter

Councils are ready for freezing temperatures with 1.5 million tonnes of salt stockpiled and gritters out in force.

Industrial Strategy launched to boost economy

The Business Secretary has launched the government’s flagship Industrial Strategy with a plan to boost the economy and build on the country’s strengths.

Oxford invests millions to improve estates and housing stock

Oxford City Council is investing over £3.68 million in the current financial year to improve its housing stock and residential estates.

Gateshead Council has given the green light to the building of the first new council houses to be designed and built by the council for 30 years.

South Northamptonshire Council is incorporating advanced telematics to help cut fuel bills on its refuse vehicles and electric vehicles.

Ministers have revealed details of the North of Tyne devolution deal which will see the region benefit from £600 million of new government investment.

Two schools in Crawley and Horsham are the latest to join the West Sussex County Council Solar Power for Schools programme.

£30 million of funding for towns and villages along the route of the new High Speed Two railway will help improve road and cycle safety.

Proposals to develop community libraries have been backed by Bath & North East Somerset Council who plan to keep the mobile service operating.

Recent flooding in Lancashire has led to Labour suggesting that cuts to flood funding shows that the government has ‘called it dangerously wrong’.

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