Councils supported to identify and support vulnerable teenagers
Thousands of vulnerable teenagers risk missing out on support because local authorities do not always have complete information about whether young people are in education, employment, or training. Building on the Milburn Review, the government is providing additional support and tools to help councils identify those at risk earlier and intervene more effectively. New data […]
Councils face new rules for spending pothole funding, or risk losing their cash
councils will now face tougher rules to prove they are fixing potholes or risk losing up to a third of next year’s funding government is ensuring taxpayers’ money is working harder to get smoother roads and not redirected elsewhere red-rated councils will receive funding to improve performance and deliver visibly smoother, safer roads Councils will […]
Councils backed with millions to take on rogue landlords
Local authorities across England funded an extra £41 million to cover costs for new enforcement powers through the Renters’ Rights Act Money will help councils oversee new legal protections for 11 million private renters from 1 May – a huge overhaul including a ban on Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions and rogue landlords will face fines of up to £40k Multimillion-pound investment in civil courts will […]