Half of Welsh population unprepared for old age

Welsh Government research has found that over half of population of Wales is not making any provision for their old age.

Wales urged to set ambitious energy targets for homes

An independent report has called on the Welsh Government to commit to a 30 year programme to reduce carbon emissions in its homes.

Informed public debate on the funding of parks needed

A new report has called for a national debate on who should pay for the UK’s much-loved public parks and green spaces.

Be clear about visits to home-schooled children

Councils must be clear with parents of home-schooled children whether home visits are routine or triggered by specific concerns.

Government ‘far too slow’ in Grenfell fire response

The government has been ‘far too slow’ in reforming the building and fire safety regime in the two years since the Grenfell Tower fire.

Climate Change champion appointed in Liverpool

The Mayor of Liverpool is to appoint the city’s first Climate Change champion to the city council’s cabinet.

Bids for Housing Advisers Programme opens

The Local Government Association is launching its third year of the Housing Advisers Programme.

Renting millennials face homeless crisis in retirement

Hundreds of thousands of people could be facing homelessness in their retirement in the coming decades due to the rising costs of renting.

Public sector must pay suppliers on time

Oliver Dowden has warned that public sector organisations must pay their suppliers on time and set an example for the private sector.

Adopt social model to deal with mental health

Social workers are urging the government and NHS to promote the social model of health within new mental health legislation.

Waste Strategy fails to provide necessary flexibility

MPs have urged the government to be less prescriptive in its approach to tackling waste and improving recycling levels.

Scheme to take back control of vacant high streets opened

Empty shops are turning into vibrant community centres under new plans to take back control of vacant high streets.

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