Struggling Derbyshire council welcomes funding boost but leader says it is not enough derbytelegraph.co.uk - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from derbytelegraph.co.uk Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Government Announces Extra £600 Million for Struggling Councils theepochtimes.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from theepochtimes.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The vast majority of the emergency cash will be used to fund care for the elderly. Ministers have told local authorities they must use the money to tackle urgent pressures rather than saving it.
Skillful lobbying has been a necessary but not sufficient condition for the extra £600m announced today, writes deputy editor Martin George. Today’s top
Sky News s Nick Martin met with Birmingham residents adamant about preserving their city after the council declared itself effectively bankrupt in September.
The Leader of Telford & Wrekin Council, Councillor Shaun Davies will be at the Oak Tree Centre in Lightmoor this evening to meet residents and answer their questions.