Shropshire Council has applied for a capitalisation direction from the government to fund a £26m transformation programme over the next 12 months.

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Councils have called for more funding for trading standards services following an investigation highlighting a “postcode lottery” in enforcement.

Local Government Pension Scheme funds should invest in preventative health measures, according to a think-tank.

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Government rules on allocating public investment will change to ensure regions outside London and the south-east are not unfairly overlooked.

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