Small and medium-sized businesses, from tech start-ups to hairdressers and cafes, in Milton Keynes will pay an extra £9.8 million a year due to the rise in national insurance, research commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has found.
A local councillor revealed he will be quitting smoking after a cross-party decision was made to discourage smoking outside schools.
A Progressive Alliance motion about accessible Changing Places Toilets was passed unanimously at Wednesday's meeting of the Full Council, with support from local charities and campaigners.
As part of their MK COVID Holiday Help Scheme, Milton Keynes Council has secured funding to issue supermarket e-vouchers for children eligible for free school meals over half term.
MK Council have started using "what3words" to allow residents to report issues such as broken glass or flytipping with more accuracy.
A cross-party decision was made at Full Council last night, urging the Government to delay the damaging cut to Universal Credit over the winter period.
