Delayed plans to roll out high-speed broadband to more remote parts of the UK can finally begin after the EU gave approval for state aid for the project.
Millions of people will be able to extend their garages, offices and industrial buildings without asking for council permission, under government plans.
NHS patients will be given online access to their health records in the next three years under plans to be announced by the Government today.
Professors George Jones and John Stewart highlight Localis’ recent Catalyst Councils report as they consider how the responsibilities of local authorities for services can be expressed in new ways of working.
Local health and wellbeing boards will be able to decide for themselves which councillors to appoint as members, rather than having to reflect the political make-up of the council, the Department of Health has said.
Communities secretary Eric Pickles today warned local government’s ‘boomerang bosses’ that ‘the days of lining your pocket at the expense of the taxpayer are over’.
Alex Thomson, chief executive of Localis, argues enterprise partnerships must win battle of hearts and minds, to match new funding and responsibilities.
The prime minister will today announce plans to recruit 1 million volunteer “Dementia Friends” capable of supporting people with the condition in their communities, wards and care homes.
Alex Thomson reflects on Lord Howard’s lecture: Local Opportunity – National Benefit.
The four ‘whole place’ Community Budget pilots in England have submitted their final reports, urging the government to approve their proposals for the next stage.