Councils urged to unlock the benefits of nature to society

The Wildlife Trusts says that restoring nature can bring wide-ranging benefits to society, help reach net-negative carbon emissions and rebuild the economy.

Discounted homes for key workers and local residents

Discounted houses for local people and key workers will be made available as the new First Homes scheme launches to help local first-time buyers.

Pandemic risks leading to reductions in public services

The Public Accounts Committee has warned that the impact of the pandemic risks leading to reductions in services for local people even as council tax rises.

Procurement teams must consider wider benefits of public spending

New guidance for public bodies stresses that opportunities for local growth should be taken into account when awarding public contracts.

£18.3 million to make streets safer through local projects

40 areas have been awarded a share of £18.3 million to make streets safer through projects to crack down on neighbourhood crimes.

Councils start banning smoking outside pubs and restaurants

Five local authorities have banned smoking in pavement pubs, cafes and restaurants, with reports suggesting that others are considering following suit.

Changes to housing benefits to help homeless

Care leavers and homeless people could receive extra housing support thanks to changes to housing benefits.

Eight in 10 councils forced to overspend on children’s care

The LGA has revealed that more than eight in 10 councils in England responsible for children’s social care overspent in the year to 2019/20.

Redbridge reveals Climate Change Action Plan

Redbridge’s roadmap to creating a carbon neutral council, as well as support the community to cut carbon emissions, is being taken forward.

Labour publishes new education plan for post-Covid period

Labour has proposed a programme for all children to ‘play, learn and develop’ as the post-Covid catch up continues.

Plans to plant ten trees for every person in Glasgow City Region

Ten trees for every person in Glasgow City Region will be planted as part of a new urban 'forest' to tackle climate change.

Contact tracing in Wales extended until March 2022

The Welsh Government has announced that the Test, Trace, Protect service will be extended to next year, with a further injection of funding.

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