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Renovation

The Irish Independent's View: Housing reforms are a good start, but trust has to be rebuilt

Ending magical thinking in housing policy could address longstanding issues.

fromIndependent

Targeted zoning of land for large-scale housing planned as minister to overrule councils

The Government will override local councillors to accelerate housing development through strategic rezoning of land.

Renovation

The Irish Independent's View: Housing reforms are a good start, but trust has to be rebuilt

fromIndependent

Targeted zoning of land for large-scale housing planned as minister to overrule councils

The Government will override local councillors to accelerate housing development through strategic rezoning of land.

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fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk

London Councils' call for funding to match 'deprivation and pressures' in capital

Funding reforms are crucial for London's boroughs facing financial distress due to high service demands and underfunding.

UK news

fromBBC News

fromwww.kilburntimes.co.uk

Buying new asylum seeker housing in County Durham paused

County Durham and Newcastle exhibit different approaches to housing asylum seekers, with Newcastle accommodating significantly more.

#education

London politics

Figures show 68 schools in Brent have empty places and only eight are full

fromwww.kilburntimes.co.uk

6 months ago

UK politics

The financial time bomb facing special educational needs podcast

London politics

Figures show 68 schools in Brent have empty places and only eight are full

6 months ago

UK politics

The financial time bomb facing special educational needs podcast

more#education

fromIndependent

fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk

Gap caused by planners reaching retirement age could cause more delays to home building

The construction sector is facing a critical shortage of planning professionals, exacerbating the housing crisis.

More than 1,000 people enquire about fostering as partnership celebrates success

Foster care is crucial for children who cannot be safely cared for by their families, and as local authorities, we have a duty to ensure they are safe, cared for, and supported.

London politics

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Federal grand jury indicts Wisconsin judge in immigration case, allowing charges to continue

"Dugan faces up to six years in prison if she's convicted on both counts; her defense team maintains her innocence and looks forward to being vindicated in court."

Law

Revealed: The London boroughs generating millions every year from residents' parking permits

London councils significantly increase income from residents' parking permits, with Wandsworth leading at Â£38.2 million from 2020 to 2024.

#london

London politics

The worst areas in London for roadworks revealed how bad is your neighbourhood?

Westminster experiences the most roadworks in London with 18,123 in 2024, causing significant disruptions for drivers.

fromwww.bbc.com

London politics

Parking fines set to rise across London

Parking penalties in London will rise by 30% to discourage anti-social parking and address rising enforcement costs.

London politics

The worst areas in London for roadworks revealed how bad is your neighbourhood?

fromwww.bbc.com

Parking fines set to rise across London

Parking penalties in London will rise by 30% to discourage anti-social parking and address rising enforcement costs.

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The Irish Independent's View: Why, when compared to London, Dublin is way behind in terms of its management

Dublin still lacks a directly elected mayor and strong local powers, 25 years after London's first elected mayor.

Government urged to act on London's 'unlawful' short-term holiday lets

More than half of London's short-term holiday lets are operated unlawfully, prompting calls for government regulation.

US Elections

Eleven counties have more 'voters' than adults living in them as dysfunctional state of national register outlined

Local electoral registers in Ireland are inaccurate, affecting election turnout figures and necessitating urgent reforms.

fromComputerWeekly.com

Government bags 200 bids from local authorities wanting AI growth zones in their areas | Computer Weekly

Over 200 UK local authorities express interest in becoming AI growth zones, aiming to support the government's AI ambitions.

UK politics

fromwww.bbc.com

More local grooming inquires expected - minister

More local inquiries into grooming gangs are expected as new audits reveal the issue's scale.

Hidden homelessness crisis forcing councils to pay 60% above market rent

Private landlords and hotel owners are charging local councils 60% more for temporary accommodations than market rates, highlighting the crisis of homelessness in England.

London politics

fromMission Local

Day 47 of the 16th St. Plaza Crackdown: A preacher's observation

Daniel Covenencia's preaching is supported by increased police presence, which has improved safety at the 16th Street BART Plaza.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Government misses target on new-build social homes by more than 1,400

Minister for Housing James Browne acknowledged the shortfall in new-build social homes, pledging that each local authority must strive to meet their targets for 2024.

UK politics

Starmer promises to clamp down on local authorities in war on potholes

The Independent's journalism is vital for diverse representation and accountability in reporting on critical issues.

#council-tax

London politics

Nine in 10 councils in England to levy maximum council tax increase

London politics

Council tax in Scotland to reach record high with 15% rise in some areas

London

Council tax increases confirmed as 7 London boroughs apply for emergency funding to stave off bankruptcy

London politics

Nine in 10 councils in England to levy maximum council tax increase

London politics

Council tax in Scotland to reach record high with 15% rise in some areas

London

Council tax increases confirmed as 7 London boroughs apply for emergency funding to stave off bankruptcy

UK's first bus manufacturing panel kicks off to boost local zero emission bus production

The UK is prioritizing zero-emission bus manufacturing to support local transport ambitions and boost job growth.

fromwww.guardian-series.co.uk

Woman at risk of abuse not rehoused for 14 months

Waltham Forest failed to provide timely and adequate support for a vulnerable woman at risk.

A ticking time bomb': the neglected crisis of Send education in England

The SEND crisis in England's local councils is rapidly escalating, with severe financial implications and urgent need for reform.

Yellow warning results in power outages, downed trees and flooding across County Wexford

Unexpected severity of weather warnings leading to significant local disruptions.

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

6 months ago

TfL pays out over 2m in pothole compensation claims in three years, data reveals

"With pothole compensation claims up 42 per cent year-on-year, these figures are a stark reminder that poor local road conditions continue to burn a hole in the budgets of local authorities and drivers."

London

7 months ago

UK areas claiming the most unemployment benefits - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Birmingham tops the ranking for unemployment benefits claims in October 2024, with 10,749.64 claims per 100,000 residents, a significant increase of 29.93% from the previous year.

Miscellaneous

London

fromwww.independent.co.uk

10 months ago

Labour's plan for buses explained as local authorities to take control'

Local authorities in the UK will soon have greater powers to control and operate bus services, reversing years of deregulation.