Category : Council Meetings


Tributes for Former GMCA Chief Eamonn Boylan

Heartfelt tributes have been paid to Eamonn Boylan, the influential former chief executive of Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Stockport Council, who has died aged 66 after a 42-year career in public service.

DWP Announces Early Payment Dates for Benefits

The Department for Work and Pensions has issued new information regarding early payments for Universal Credit, PIP, and Attendance Allowance claimants due to the upcoming four-day weekend.

DWP Early Pension Payments for Easter Bank Holiday

The Department for Work and Pensions is making early state pension payments on Thursday, April 2, for recipients whose usual dates fall on Good Friday or Easter Monday. This adjustment ensures pensioners receive funds before the bank holidays, with simila

DWP Axes Two Benefits, Two More to Follow by Summer

The Department for Work and Pensions has closed Income Support and income-related Jobseeker's Allowance, with ESA and Housing Benefit set to end by summer. Over 1.9 million have moved to Universal Credit.

Essex Governance Overhaul: New Authorities & NHS Recovery

Essex faces a historic restructuring of local government with five new unitary authorities replacing the current two-tier system, alongside the Mid & South Essex NHS Trust entering a national recovery programme to address performance challenges.

Scott Mills BBC Sacking Over Historical Allegations

Scott Mills has been dismissed by the BBC following an investigation into historical allegations of serious sexual offences against a boy under 16. The Met Police investigated but no charges were brought.

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