2 h. ago Thamesmead could see 15,000 new homes built after Government shortlist

Thamesmead could see 15,000 new homes built after Government shortlist  This Is Local London

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5 h. ago Tourism bosses welcome possible changes to potential Dumfries and Galloway visitor levy

Industry leaders are now calling for a consultation to be halted while the Scottish Government decides whether to allow local authorities to charge a flat fee.

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23 h. ago Revealed: London council missed 1,100 emails raising concerns about vulnerable residents

The local government ombudsman discovered the messages during a probe into a ‘shocking’ case involving a man suffering seizures

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24 h. ago Council missed 1,100 emails raising concerns about vulnerable residents

The local government ombudsman discovered the messages during a probe into a ‘shocking’ case involving a man suffering seizures.

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29 h. ago Scotland will remain UK energy powerhouse under Labour Government

In an article for the Record, Labour Minister Michael Shanks said the UK Government is using energy policy to help local communities.

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62 h. ago Packaging tax will push up prices for consumers, say industry bosses

The BRC said the packaging tax was a ‘multi-billion pound levy being paid by consumers during a cost-of-living crisis’.

Economics

3 d. ago UK Government announces £20 million investment to transform West Lothian neighbourhoods

The Pride in Place programme will see up to £280 million shared among 12 Scottish local authorities, including up to £20 million for West Lothian Council, to precisely target areas which can benefit most from funding being made available for a wide range of regeneration projects.

Economics

6 d. ago Homes must be built in ‘right’ parts of England to tackle shortages – think tank

Areas such as Greater Manchester and Birmingham with ‘huge productivity potential’ are key to economic growth, the Resolution Foundation said.

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6 d. ago Lanarkshire to receive more than £40 million in neighbourhood funding

Both local authorities are to benefit from the UK government's Pride in Place initiative

Economics

8 d. ago Airdrie councillor nominated for prestigious local government award

Labour’s Chris Costello, who represents Airdrie Central, is in the running to be the Young Councillor of the Year at the the 2025 LGIU and CCLA Councillor Awards.

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1 week ago Wild bird numbers continue to fall in UK with some species in ‘dramatic freefall’

Species index fell by 4% between 2019 and 2024 – although government data shows woodland populations beginning to stabiliseWild bird species face an accelerating decline in the UK, new figures show, with some species heading for local extinction.Bird numbers have plummeted since the 1970s, and new government data shows that trend continuing; between 2019 and 2024 the species index declined in the UK by 4% and England by 7%. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Ministers could give mayors control of schools and hospitals in devolution shake

Exclusive: Labour Together report, endorsed by Steve Reed, says devolving power can improve services while saving moneyLabour thinktank hopes Starmer will devolve more power to his potential rivalsMinisters are drawing up plans to give mayors significant new powers over hospitals and schools as part of a new wave of devolution that could change how public services are run in England.Steve Reed, the local government secretary, wants to give mayors control over many more local services, and is weighing up handing over some NHS services and even parts of the criminal justice system. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago CDC panel recommends multiple shots for measles, mumps, rubella and chicken pox instead of single vaccine

Experts react with concern that increasing the number of vaccinations required will threaten children’s healthA powerful vaccines committee for the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) voted on Thursday to change US vaccine policy and start recommending that children receive multiple vaccines to protect against diseases like measles, mumps, rubella and chicken pox, instead of a single vaccine that can protect against all four diseases.The new recommendations from the panel, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), arrived just one day after top former CDC officials said that Robert F Kennedy Jr was a threat to US children’s ability to receive vaccines on schedule. The committee’s work typically determines which vaccines are provided for free through the US government, shapes state and local laws around vaccine requirements, and influences which vaccines health insurers tend to cover. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago CDC panel recommends multiple shots for measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox instead of single vaccine

Experts react with concern that increasing the number of vaccinations required will threaten children’s healthA powerful vaccines committee for the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) voted on Thursday to change US vaccine policy and start recommending that children receive multiple vaccines to protect against measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox, instead of a single vaccine that can protect against all four diseases.The new recommendations from the panel, the advisory committee on immunization practices (ACIP), arrived just one day after top former CDC officials said that Robert F Kennedy Jr was a threat to US children’s ability to receive vaccines on schedule. The committee’s work typically determines which vaccines are provided free of charge through the US government, shapes state and local laws around vaccine requirements, and influences which vaccines health insurers tend to cover. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Council spending on homelessness accommodation up by almost a third

The latest data on council spending was published by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

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2 w. ago Daily Mail's outstanding journalism recognised at prestigious press awards with more nominations than any other title

Leading the way were reporters Sam Greenhill and David Williams.

Events

2 w. ago Labour local government leader backs Starmer ‘without emerging alternative’

Sir Stephen Houghton said the Prime Minister is facing a dangerous public ‘mindset’ after weeks of Government turmoil.

Politics

2 w. ago What to know about Malawi's elections as an economic crisis grips the country

Malawi is holding elections to choose a president, lawmakers, and local government councillors

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2 w. ago Should I opt for a £64k lump sum or boosted £1,144 monthly local government pension? STEVE WEBB

I am 60 and have a defined benefit local authority pension. My lump sum would be £15,000 with a £1,144 per month pension, or £64,000 with a £800 pension.

Economics

3 w. ago Third sector care workers in Scotland invited to enter prestigious national awards

Nominations are now open for a prestigious award ceremony celebrating those working in the not-for-profit health and care sector across Scotland and beyond.

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