10+ hour, 23+ min ago   (364+ words) A former councillor, described as having made an "enormous contribution to public life", has been nominated to receive one of the local authority's highest civic honours. Sunderland City Council's cabinet recommended Harry Trueman be appointed an Honorary Alderman of the…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago   (559+ words) The IoD says the UK economy has delivered stronger growth than many comparable advanced economies in recent years, but argues that persistent weaknesses in investment, productivity and business confidence risk undermining future prosperity. The five areas are creating a competitive…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago   (576+ words) More than three weeks after it was discovered thousands of pensionsers and veterans had not received their winter energy payment entitlements, the minister has accepted responsibility for a series of mistakes. Social Development Minister Louise Upston's apology and acceptance that…...

2+ day, 11+ hour ago   (494+ words) The government will strip away needless ‘box-ticking’ consultations as part of a drive to accelerate decision-making and deliver real change at pace. On Monday, the First Secretary of State, Chancellor and Attorney General wrote to departments to tell Ministers to…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago   (1501+ words) Mayors and local leaders will be given new powers with a levy on overnight stays as part of a devolution drive to shift power out of Westminster. More money could be invested into high streets, public transport, and events to…...

2+ day, 17+ hour ago   (351+ words) Radio NZ has this summary of the Government’s progress towards its nine targets: So of the nine targets four are on track – both crime ones (already met the 2030 target), emergency housing and climate. Two will probably be achieved – the waiting…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago   (72+ words) Mayors in England are to be given the power to introduce a so-called ‘tourist tax’ in their regions. Mayors in England given powers to introduce a ‘tourist tax’ Mayors in England are to be given the power to introduce a…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago   (450+ words) Lambeth Council has today launched a new campaign – Services Worth Fighting For – to highlight the value of the services it provides and to demand investment from central government to reverse devastating austerity. Local services have faced relentless cuts for the…...

2+ day, 11+ hour ago   (622+ words) Calls have been made for answers on how much councils will be reimbursed after the government paused major council re-shaping plans. A Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government spokesperson said it would "consider council costs" after Broxtowe Borough Council…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago   (1134+ words) Bromley Council's leader said he's "very angry" but doesn't have a choice Bromley Council has asked the Government to raise its council tax above the usual 5 per cent in the face of its "biggest ever financial challenge". Council Leader Colin…...