Councils urged to approve more 'Right to Build' plans

Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has announced a review to make it easier for people to build their own home.

Additional income needed to prevent nursery closures

A quarter of nurseries and childminders in deprived areas of England say they will not get by beyond Christmas without additional income.

Record numbers claiming council tax support

More than 2.5 million working age people across England claimed a discount on their council tax between April and June this year.

Government will not cut 300,000 housing target

Robert Jenrick has defended the government’s housing plans, saying that the government won’t cut its target to build 300,000 homes a year.

Coronavirus has hit 'critical' stage in England

The coronavirus pandemic has now reached a ‘critical’ stage in England, with a dramatic increase in infections recorded across all areas of the country.

Oxford announces appointment of scientific advisor

Oxford City Council has appointed its first scientific advisor who will support the council as it continues to tackle the climate emergency.

Plans for UK’s largest zero carbon development in York

City of York Council has submitted planning applications for its first generation of zero-carbon, exceptional yet affordable homes.

Rapid review launched into London Borough of Croydon

Robert Jenrick has confirmed that a rapid non-statutory review will be conducted into the London Borough of Croydon.

Funding to provide new homes for rough sleepers

More than £150 million is to be made available across England to provide a permanent place to live for some of the most vulnerable in society.

Rural homelessness more than doubles in last two years

Homelessness in rural areas has more than doubled in the last two years, with warnings that planning reforms are likely to make the situation much worse.

Calls for parity of lockdown rules for Christmas

The Lib Dems and Alliance Party of Northern Ireland have said that coronavirus restrictions should be the same across all four UK nations this Christmas.

Government should devolve more adult education funding

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has urged the government to commit to devolving further adult education funding to the capital.

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