According to Census 2021, the local authority with the highest share of unoccupied dwellings on survey day was the very same with the highest rate of rough sleepers.

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1758263/homelessness-in-britain-empty-homes-spt

According to figures from a local authority report, the housing team has seen a jump in repair jobs from 2,000 a month in the first quarter of 2023 to 3,500 during the summer months.

Source: https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/gateshead-council-property-council-houses-27974966

A Conservation Management Plan has been adopted by the local authority.

Source: https://www.wirralglobe.co.uk/news/23912501.heritage-risk-register-2023-see-wirrals-full-list/?ref=rss

A council spokesperson said the local authority was aware of the new encampment and was following 'standard procedure' to clear the area ahead of the bank holiday weekend.

Source: https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/travellers-arrive-coventry-park-days-26845745

A DRIVE to 'decarbonise' Highland Council's fleet of vehicles is gathering pace – with dozens of new charge points installed in the past five years, the local authority has claimed.

Source: https://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/team-behind-drive-to-increase-electric-vehicle-use-at-highla-322092/

A FLINTSHIRE MP has called on Welsh Government to allow the local authority to make changes to the 20mph speed limit following residents' concerns.

Source: https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/23849248.20mph-flintshire-mp-hopes-meeting-will-result-changes/?ref=rss

A fourth, St Weonards Primary School, was also being considered for such a facility, but as an academy and therefore outside of local authority control, a separate decision on this will be taken by the Department for Education’s regional director.

Source: https://www.herefordtimes.com/news/education/23530615.mainstream-herefordshire-schools-get-rooms-support-autistic-pupils/?ref=rss

After inviting bids from four companies to provide 164 cars, including a number of four-wheel-drive variants, the local authority chose to award the £2.4 million contract to Suzuki GB.

Source: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/in-your-area/lanarkshire/north-lanarkshire-council-awards-24m-31463448

After working with the local authority and Hindu Samaj Swindon, a safer and more secure spot to host these cultural activities was found at the space above Chaat Café in Regent House.

Source: https://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/23956851.work-starts-swindons-former-hindu-temple-building/?ref=rss

A LABOUR councillor has spoken out against her own party after North Lanarkshire Council announced it would be closing 39 facilities across the local authority.

Source: https://www.thenational.scot/news/23824917.labour-councillor-slams-party-facility-closures-north-lanarkshire/?ref=rss

All businesses handling food in the county are regularly checked by local authority food hygiene inspectors.

Source: https://www.herefordtimes.com/news/23233420.food-hygiene-latest-ratings-herefordshire-cafes-takeaways/?ref=rss

Allegedly misleading councillors in this way, said Lord Hardie, “is inconsistent with the standards expected of officials and solicitors within a local authority.”

Source: https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/councils-code-of-conduct-needs-beefing-up-after-hardie-inquiry-john-mclellan-4359446

All local authority owned properties in the five villages will be connected to the SGN gas network, while residents who privately own their properties will also have the option to apply and pay for a gas mains connection direct to SGN.

Source: https://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/news/politics/council/falkirk-council-timetable-as-work-begins-to-link-700-homes-in-forgotten-villages-to-gas-network-4369224

A local authority spokesperson confirmed it is for SGN to comment on timings and traffic management, such as adjusting the phasing of the lights and putting out additional signs to advise drivers not to block junctions.

Source: https://www.forres-gazette.co.uk/news/road-rage-over-gridlock-chaos-314541/

An application seeking to remove the existing roof of Glenbrae Children's Centre and add new tiles has been lodged with the local authority.

Source: https://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/23478697.glenbrae-childrens-centre-plans-solar-panels-new-roof/?ref=rss

AN East Lancashire local authority boss has reminded landlords of their responsibilities to tackle mould and damp in their properties following last year's tragic death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak.

Source: https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/23254804.blackburn-darwen-boss-urging-mould-action-landlords/?ref=rss

"Anglesey Council has agreed to underwrite the costs of hosting the games," said the deputy leader of the local authority, Carwyn Jones, who also sits on the games committee.

Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-64143894?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

A report presented to Mid and East Antrim Borough Council Environment and Economy Committee said that the local authority has delivered four public health burials since the start of 2022.

Source: https://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/people/pauper-funeral-policy-to-be-reviewed-after-rise-in-costs-and-demand-for-service-4215674

A spokesperson for the local authority said: “Unfortunately, Dunbar Library will be closing at 5pm on Thursdays.

Source: https://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/23750754.dunbar-staff-pressures-force-library-close-early/?ref=rss

As the road has remained open to construction traffic, there is a reluctance from the developer to lay the final road surface as there would be a good chance it would be damaged and have to be replaced before adoption by the local authority.

Source: https://www.banburyguardian.co.uk/news/people/banbury-housing-development-roads-abysmal-for-five-years-could-be-surfaced-by-christmas-4196883