Birmingham, Solihull, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire and Worcestershire will be able to borrow the cash.

A government grant of up to £7m will help improve energy efficiency in low-income homes.

Stoke-on-Trent City Council has put forward its plan for local government in north Staffordshire.

The aim is to attract more visitors and businesses to Tunstall, Burslem and Stoke, the council says.

Stoke-on-Trent City Council's chief executive Jon Rouse saw his pay increase to £223,470.

Genr8 Kajima Regeneration Limited will be the frontrunner for the Etruscan Square scheme in Hanley.

Stoke-on-Trent City Council aims to bring Josiah Spode II's former mansion into use for a school.

Karen Bradley believes the current structure ensures more decisions are made by local people.