COMMUNITIES

Councils' bonding role in relationships

By Tony Clements | 13 October 2020

Since the start of the pandemic, 10 million more citizens are spending time each week helping the...

WHITEHALL

IFS urges delay to cuts and tax rises

By Michael Burton | 13 October 2020

Spending cuts and tax rises to rebalance the public finances should be delayed until 2022 to allo...

HOUSING

Councils secure £10m to help homeless this winter

By Laura Sharman | 13 October 2020

Councils will receive a new £10m Cold Weather Fund to help rough sleepers stay safe this winter.

HEALTH

PM pledges extra £1bn for local government amid three-tier system

By Heather Jameson | 12 October 2020

Boris Johnson has announced a further £1bn in funding for local government as the country heads i...

DIGITAL

Using online tools to get businesses and citizens back on their feet

By Joe Bedingfield | 12 October 2020

Joe Bedingfield looks at how councils are using online tools to serve citizens throughout and bey...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

An online lifeline for Watford's high street

By Peter Taylor | 12 October 2020

Elected Mayor of Watford, Peter Taylor has announced a new partnership pilot that will see Watfor...

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

Government promises test and trace 'flexibility'

By Martin Ford | 12 October 2020

Councils have been offered greater support to conduct local COVID test and trace operations.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Trust districts to do what's needed

By Simone Hines | 12 October 2020

A lower PWLB borrowing rate would make a significant difference to the viability and deliverabili...

HEALTH

Digitising the front door to care

By Michael Burton | 12 October 2020

A new 'white paper' report by consultancy Agilisys outlines how technology can help lead the reth...

HEALTH

Take local people with you on COVID, says ADPH

By John Cooper | 12 October 2020

The need to take action ‘with, and through local people’ is at the heart of a 10-point blueprint ...