Councils cutting back on pothole repairs to pay increasing special needs bills
Almost half of council budgets are being swallowed up by spending on special needs children and social care, figures show. In 2025-26, the average share of budgeted local authority spending committed to adult social care and children’s services was 47 per cent, compared to 30 per cent 10 years ago, according to the Daily Telegraph. By contrast, […]
East Midlands Combined County Authority approves new budget, with more money for transport infrastructure
The East Midlands Combined County Authority has approved a £500 million budget for 2026/27, including a £290 million capital programme, with over 70% directed towards transport infrastructure. The combined authority said that more than £200 million will be invested in transport during the financial year, supported by funding secured through the Government’s Transport for City […]