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A historic devolution deal: navigating financial challenges in North East councils

A historic devolution deal for the North East could help ease the spiralling financial burden faced by struggling local councils, leaders hope. The multi-billion pound...

Kirklees Council grapples with financial strain in social housing sector

The finances underpinning Kirklees Council’s social housing are under “significant pressure”, but the local authority has spoken of its “absolute commitment” to improve the...

Council apologises and compensates mother for overcrowded and mouldy living conditions

A North London council has had to apologise and pay compensation to a mum of two after the family was left in an ‘overcrowded...

Green councillor proposes social housing solution for abandoned Olympic Park site over controversial concert venue

A local Green councillor in Newham has called for land previously earmarked for a controversial 21,000-capacity Las Vegas-style concert venue to be used for...

Kirklees initiates a £13m two-year transformation to address increasing demands and prioritise wellbeing

Kirklees Council is transforming its adult social care services as pressure continues to mount following the Covid-19 pandemic. The sobering effects of the pandemic, particularly...

East London families forced to flee leaky homes amidst safety concerns

East London families were forced to temporarily move out of their flats over Christmas after a leak infiltrated their homes and left them terrified...

Five units in a planned industrial estate will be linked to operations of a neighbouring restaurant – developers have revealed

Work is well underway on the development of three blocks of industrial units and a 408 square metre restaurant off Barkerend Road on a...

Illicit vapes are becoming increasingly common, with over 5,000 seized from Bradford shops

Illegal cigarettes or vapes were sold during four out of every five Trading Standards test purchases that took place in Bradford businesses last year. A...

A family’s struggle for mental health care and support

A North London family has been awarded a £750 payout after a mentally unwell member didn’t get the right care after being released from...

Stanmore College’s £60 million renaissance: transforming education and campus life

The £60 million transformation of a North London college campus, including sports hall, dining room and laboratories, is to go ahead after plans were...

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