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.
According to the survey, councils across the UK generated almost 360m in residents' parking charges over the period. The growth indicates rising local authority reliance on parking permit revenue.
The Electoral Commission highlights that none of the local authorities have an accurate electoral register, rendering election turnout figures meaningless. This situation calls for urgent corrective measures.
The AI growth zones initiative, aimed at making AI technologies more pervasive across the UK, seeks sites with strong power connections and fast-tracked planning approvals.
"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."
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.
"Labour's new transport proposal aims to empower local authorities to take control of bus services, potentially reversing over three decades of deregulated transport operations in the UK."
More than 351,000 parking tickets were issued in 2023, representing a 15% increase from the previous year, generating at least €14 million for local authorities.
