Scotland is planning legislation which commits the country to become a net-zero society by 2045

The Scottish Government has put in an extra £1 million for community projects which help low-income households to buy food if Brexit results in price rises.

Electoral Commission: 9.4m voters incorrectly registered

The first detailed look at the health of electoral registers in three years comes as general election expected soon

Welsh councils to receive EV infrastructure funding from OLEV

Nine local authorities across Wales are set to receive funding from the UK Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) to install electric vehicle charge points in car parks in residential areas.

Smoking related social care costs councils £720 million, says report

ASH report recommends local authorities should set a local smoking prevalence target

LGA suggests joint national taskforce on Climate Change

The efforts of councils are being restricted by a lack of long term funding and devolved powers, says Association

Campaign calls on councils to act on homeless veterans

No Homeless Veterans campaign aims to reduce veterans’ homelessness as close to zero as possible

LGA raises concerns about farm buildings being converted into homes

Latest figures show the number of agricultural to residential conversions in England has risen from 226 to 743 in two years, mostly in rural areas.

The Labour Party has announced the measures it would take to accelerate the transition to zero emission vehicles.

Teachers, pupils and parents are being asked for feedback which will be used to enhance how additional support for learning is delivered in Scottish schools.

A major independent review of the UK's national parks has called for action to make them greener, more beautiful and open to everyone.

The Children’s Commissioner has released analysis showing that 18% of all school leavers left education without five GCSEs in 2018

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

The multi-award-winning UK Construction Week (UKCW), is the UK’s biggest trade event for the built environment that connects the whole supply chain to be the catalyst for growth and positive change in the industry.