Tag: councils
Disposable vapes: Councils call for total ban by 2024
Councils in England and Wales say vapes are a litter "blight" on streets and are difficult to recycle.
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More than 20 councils replacing pay and display parking machines with apps
The BBC collated figures for 244 councils across England, which are responsible for parking. Out of the 242 councils which had information on their we [...]
Local elections 2023: Did voters punish failing councils?
We looked at four failing English councils to find out whether they paid the price at the ballot box.
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Labour plans would let councils buy land for lower prices
The plans aim to boost housing, with the party promising to "back the builders, not the blockers".
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EU Smart Contract Regulations Included in Council’s Data Act Draft
Erik Slottner, the Swedish minister who chaired the council talks, said in a Friday statement the law will “allow data to flow freely within the EU an [...]
Waste collection changes risk chaos, councils warn
Councils say government plans for consistent waste policies across England could be unworkable.
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Councils get more money to help struggling households
The Household Support Fund goes to local authorities in England to help those struggling the most.
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Norfolk devolution: Four councils threaten legal action
Under the plans for devolution, announced last month, Norfolk would receive an extra £600m from the government over the next 30 years, which it could [...]
More councils drop holiday food voucher schemes for Christmas
Charities say families seeking support over the holding period face a postcode lottery.
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Awaab Ishak: Councils put 'on notice' following toddler's mould death
The housing secretary tells providers to improve conditions after Awaab Ishak's death due to mould in his home.
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Ipswich and Yorkshire councils lose asylum hotels legal fight
Earlier this week, the High Court heard that the Ipswich Novotel, the town's largest hotel, and the Humber View Hotel, in North Ferriby, near Hull, ha [...]
Bus and adult care services face cuts, English councils warn
Councils across England say they will have to axe everyday services as their finances are squeezed.
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Councils in court over hotels housing asylum seekers
Questioning the councils, Mr Justice Holgate asked: "If the injunction is granted, then alternative accommodation will have to be provided. There is p [...]
The Los Angeles City Council’s racist recording scandal, explained
Protests and calls for two city council members to resign continued into a sixth day in Los Angeles, after a leaked audio recording of racist and b [...]
Social care: Delay cap on costs to ease crisis, councils warn
Councils in England say social care reforms have left them facing serious financial pressures.
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