£5m to help councils tackle local issues

Councils in England are being empowered to better tackle issues affecting their communities, including youth unemployment and crime.

New strategy to make Wales smoke-free by 2030

Tackling health inequalities and more help to help people quit are key parts of a new plan to make Wales smoke-free by the end of the decade.

£140bn to get public services to net zero

Unison has said that getting the UK’s public services across the net zero line will require £140 billion of government funding by 2035.

Scotland announces free bus travel for under 22s

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed that all under 22s in Scotland will have access to free bus travel from 31 January 2022.

Chasm in EV chargers between rural areas and cities

New analysis shows chasm in electric vehicle chargers between rural areas and cities – with London having more than England’s counties combined.

£624m of loan funding to support thousands of new homes

Communities will be transformed with new schools, health services and transport links to support the delivery of thousands of new homes.

New campaign advises on household ventilation

A new campaign has launched to demonstrate the importance of simple ventilation techniques to reduce the risks of catching coronavirus this winter.

‘Radical rethink’ on housing delivery is needed

The Building Back Britain Commission has advised the government that a ‘radical rethink’ on housing delivery is needed.

Government announced new Climate Award for students

Children and young people will soon be able to undertake a new Climate Award in recognition for their work to improve their environment.

Wirral Council criticised for financial decision-making

A government report has criticised Wirral Council for avoiding ‘difficult financial decisions’ as it looked to plug a £9 million budget hole.

Devon outlines ‘green makeover’ for council buildings

A £3.3 million ‘retrofit’ scheme from Devon County Council will cut carbon emissions and reduce energy use in several key buildings.

Newcastle named UK’s smartest city

Newcastle has been named as the highest UK city and ahead of some of the world’s best-known cities in the global Smart City Index.

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