The Latest Breaking News from Local Authority

England's worst roads: where does your area sit on the list?

New research reveals the Local Authority areas with the worst – and the best – roads

Cycling Weekly · Jan 10, 2025

Child being bullied? Here’s how to get the school to hear you, with tips from educational, psychological and legal experts

How to talk to teachers and school principals if your child is being bullied

GoodToKnow · Sep 7, 2024

Commuter areas where London renters save up to £400 a month — even after train costs

‘Inner commuter belt’ areas offering the highest savings for exiting tenants compared to the cost of renting in Greater London

Evening Standard · Mar 22, 2023

Property in Edinburgh's 'banana flats' made famous by Trainspotting hits market for £70K

The two-bedroom flat is on the eighth floor of the A-listed Cables Wynd in the heart of Leith and has a balcony with stunning views of Edinburgh.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 26, 2023

Government yet to pay out any money under much-heralded vacant property refurbishment grant

A grant of up to €30,000 is available for the refurbishment of vacant properties with a top-up of a further €20,000 in the case of derelict properties

Irish Mirror · Feb 9, 2023

Good news for future homeowners as eligibility criteria for State-backed mortgage scheme expands

The Local Authority Home Loan can be used for new, second-hand or self-build homes

Irish Mirror · Feb 7, 2023

Headteacher explains why he's shutting his school when teachers strike next week

Julian Kennedy said it was a tough decision and there would be disruption to pupils' education

Wales Online · Jan 27, 2023

Most 'affordable' areas in Scotland for first time buyers named as deposits reach over £40,000

House prices and deposits were both up from 2021 whilst the average age of buyers entering the Scottish housing market is 31.

Daily Record · Jan 26, 2023

Glasgow has UK's shortest life expectancy with 10 year difference - full list of Scottish areas

Areas such as Glasgow City, North Lanarkshire and East Ayrshire have made the list of local authorities for men and women living in Scotland, according to a recent survey.

Glasgow Live · Jan 12, 2023

Ireland school closure update as emergency meeting held over severe weather conditions

Government departments, local authority chiefs and forecasters at Met Eireann considered implementing an action plan for the duration of the cold snap.

Irish Mirror · Dec 11, 2022