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Multi-billion pound North East devolution deal edges closer as Durham given October ultimatum

A multi-billion pound devolution deal to create a new North East mayor is finally on the verge of being sealed – and a late...

High levels of Child Obesity becomes a cause of concern in Darlington

Child obesity levels in Darlington are “significantly worse” than across the country, with links drawn to deepening poverty. The town is “only beyond Blackpool” in...

Major issues facing Bradford South residents highlighted in constituency plan

Stone throwing yobs, nuisance quad bikes and horses illegally tethered on public land are among the issues raised by residents of a Bradford constituency. Drug...

School meals revamped as one in five Year 6 pupils obese

School meals are to be revamped in Middlesbrough next year to encourage healthier eating as data shows childhood obesity levels are higher than the...

LGiU Nominations: Is your councillor deserving of an award?

The Local Government Information Unit (LGIU) and CCLA are set to host the 13th annual Cllr Awards honouring the achievements of individual councillors who...

Petition calls for delay to Bradford’s Clean Air Zone

A petition calling for a review of the upcoming Clean Air Zone for Bradford has been signed by over 500 people. Published on Bradford Council’s...

National Science and Media Museum appoints its ‘first Asian woman’ as chair for Advisory Board

The National Science and Media Museum, part of the Science Museum Group, has appointed digital entrepreneur, Lopa Patel MBE as Chair of the museum’s...

Truss: Leeds City Council put ‘political correctness ahead of English and maths’

Prime Ministerial hopeful Liz Truss has claimed Leeds City Council “cared more about political correctness” than teaching English and maths when she was at...

Big changes for city infrastructure schemes

Two of the four multi-million pound city centre infrastructure schemes planned for the coming years will be scaled back due to rising costs. The Transforming...

Over 70 events lined up, as Kirklees gears up for Heritage Open Days Festival

As part of Heritage Open Days Festival, the Kirklees Council is opening up our local heritage with a series of events, walks and tours...

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