London Hilton Hotel, Park Lane. Celebrating the very best in local government. Thank you to the many hundreds of councils who have entered The MJ Achievement Awards 2018. The first stage of the judging process has now started and the short listed finalists will be advised at the beginning of April. Good luck to you all. If you have any awards enquiries please contact Jo Evans on 020 7973 4682 or email. Editorial Director, The MJ Awards.

Javid announces 30m to tackle homelessness. The communities secretary Sajid Javid announced last Friday a new 30m fund to support local authorities with high numbers of people sleeping rough. New Oxford City Council trading companies commit to deliver 10. Burial fees for children are scrapped in England. A new world of housing delivery.

Northumberland executive director steps down. Northumberland CC has announced its executive director of local services, Barry Rowland, has decided to leave the local authority following a period of ill health. 163;1bn city deal to be developed. More under pressure after care cap delay. Pickles returns to criticise councils.

Care experts at Wokingham MBC and West Berkshire Council are confident the Department of Health could now cover a reported funding shortfall. Northumberland executive director steps down.

The Deep Place approach to sustainable communities. There are no shortages of .

Beautiful ideas for north Liverpool. A band of artists, creatives, engagers and entrepreneurs are building a new Liverpool.

Nick Forbes, the lead.

Sheffield University has stepped up its role within .

Top story and top finance. Top story and top finance. Labour calls for VAT and income tax devolution. Government extends shared ownership scheme.