Landmark £360m devolution deal to be signed with Cornwall
The government has offered a historic £360 million devolution deal to Cornwall Council, which would see a locally elected Mayor and more powers given to the area.
More than half of councils in England plan service spending cuts
More than half of councils in England say they are cutting spending on services in 2023/24, with one in five admitting to planning frontline cuts the public will notice, according to a survey of council officials.