More people expected to rely on food banks this Christmas

An increase in food bank parcels needed this year suggests that more people than ever will need a food bank’s help this Christmas.

Leicestershire offers electric bikes to workplaces

Leicestershire County Council is launching a sustainable travel loan service which will see electric bikes offered to workplaces.

Tory manifesto risks child poverty reaching record highs

New research argues that child poverty risks reaching a record high under plans outlined in the Conservative Party manifesto.

The ‘Shaping Places for Healthier Lives’ scheme will look to support and promote innovative ways of tackling health inequalities in local areas.

Nissan has outlined an action plan for public authorities on ways to unlock the potential of electric vehicles and battery technology to meet carbon neutral goals by 2050.

The funding will improve and create active travel routes and facilities in Wales, as part of efforts to encourage more people to walk and cycle.

‘Political will’ key to cross-party social care solution

Sir Andrew Dilnot has said that a cross-party solution for social care in England can be found if there is enough ‘political will’.

Children in UK exposed to more asbestos than other countries

Children in the UK can be exposed to 10 times as much asbestos as they would be in some other European countries.

Exeter City Council has taken delivery of its first low-emission vehicles including 26t refuse vehicles, sweepers, vans, cars and grounds maintenance equipment.

Tory manifesto pledges funding for potholes and childcare

The Conservative's are pledging a £1 billion boost for childcare and £2 billion on the 'biggest ever pothole-filling programme'.

Labour promises public service worker pay rise

Labour says that the average public service worker will benefit from more than £1,600 in April 2020 under a Labour government.

Improved EV charging network launches in Bristol

Revive, a new council-owned public EV charging network in the West of England, has officially launched.

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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.