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MPs demand action on 'catastrophic' impact of poor housing on health

By Andrew Vaux | 18 January 2024

Campaigners are urging the Government to take immediate action to protect tenants whose health is...

Mumsnet urges councils to publish parental leave policies

By Andrew Vaux | 18 January 2024

Parenting campaign group Mumsnet is calling on local authorities to publish their parental leave ...

Growing pressure of mental health on children's social care services

By Andrew Vaux | 18 January 2024

A new study has revealed the increasing demands and complexity around mental health being placed ...

North Northants leader warns of 'robust action' to stem budget crisis

By Andrew Vaux | 12 January 2024

The leader of North Northamptonshire Council has banned all but essential spending in an urgent b...

Thurrock avoids 10% council tax hike

By Andrew Vaux | 12 January 2024

Cash-strapped Thurrock Council has pledged residents will not face a 10% council tax rise – but s...

Analogue phone switch-off set to costs London boroughs at least £31 million

By Andrew Vaux | 11 January 2024

An expert has warned of the soaring costs to London boroughs caused by the phasing out of the ana...

Southend chief exec departure 'appropriately planned'

By Andrew Vaux | 11 January 2024

Southend Council has said procedures surrounding the departure of its former chief executive Rob ...

Call to end £250m business rate loophole

By Andrew Vaux | 11 January 2024

A campaign to end a loophole which is estimated could cost councils a massive £250m in lost busin...

Accounts Commission highlights 'strong leadership' at Dumfries and Galloway

By Andrew Vaux | 11 January 2024

An Accounts Commission report has praised Dumfries and Galloway Council’s leadership and finances...

Affordable homes spending set to drop by £20 billion

By Andrew Vaux | 05 January 2024

English housing associations have cut planned spending on new affordable homes over the next deca...