Use retirement communities to meet housing needs

Retirement communities have a major role to play in meeting the housing and care needs of our ageing population.

Academy school success celebrated by DfE

80,000 more children are now studying in good or outstanding sponsored academies, according to new government statistics.

Comprehensive DRS could provide £2bn boost

A comprehensive deposit return scheme for plastic bottles, cans and glass could boost the economy by £2 billion.

Independent review into council audits

Communities Secretary James Brokenshire has launched a review into the quality of local authority audits.

Review for youth service guidance launched

A review of the guidance for councils which sets out how they should secure services for young people has been launched.

West of Britain powerhouse ‘waiting to happen’

A new report has highlighted the potential for a new economic powerhouse in the west of Britain.

Budget gap of up to £15m for East Sussex

A new report from East Sussex County Council has found that the authority will face a budget gap of up to £15 million in 2020/21.

Car Free School Streets for Birmingham

A scheme that closes roads around schools to motorised traffic is being piloted in Birmingham from this September.

£15bn of dementia patient money spent on social care

People living with dementia have had to spend almost £15bn of their own money on social care since March 2017.

Care providers call for Green Paper to be scrapped

Care providers are claiming that the government should scrap the long-delayed Green Paper on care and take immediate action instead.

Climate change action showing lack of ambition

The Committee on Climate Change has expressed shock that the UK has no proper plans for protecting people from the impacts of the climate crisis.

Commission urges turning retail parks into thriving communities

Town halls should encourage the redevelopment of retail parks and large supermarkets into communities that include homes, shops and businesses.

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UKREiiF has quickly become a must-attend in the industry calendar for Government departments and local authorities.

Registration is now open for the award-winning Road Transport Expo 2024 (RTX) – the tradeshow with a dedicated “all about the truck” focus.