Consultation to make outdoor measures for high streets permanent

Temporary measures that have given a huge boost to high streets during the pandemic could be made permanent following via a public consultation.

Funding boost for local authorities to tackle air pollution

The latest round of Air Quality Grants for local authorities has opened to reduce the impact of polluted air on people's health.

Targeted support for vulnerable in serious violence hotspots

Vulnerable young people at risk of being drawn into crime will benefit from a funding boost to help them stay engaged with their education.

Better support for families through new data sharing projects

The £7.9 million data accelerator fund will support 10 data sharing projects to improve joined-up working between councils, NHS trusts and police.

Oxfordshire on path for wave of 20mph sites

A 20mph speed limit is set to be introduced in Cuxham, which could pave the way for a countywide road safety programme in Oxfordshire.

Voter ID law must be shown to be proportionate say MPs

The government must do more to demonstrate the need for voter ID and mitigate the potential barriers to voting its proposals may create.

Calls to help make Welsh town centres sustainable

The Auditor General for Wales has recommended that local authorities use their existing to achieve the best possible outcome for town centres.

Free air-quality education in Liverpool City Region

Young children across Liverpool will be taught the value of good air quality in their communities after being granted access to a free learning platform.

100 groups urge Boris Johnson to abandon benefit cut

The Prime Minister has been urged to abandon the cut to universal credit, as it will ‘fundamentally undermine’ his stated mission to address inequality.

Expansion of tutoring to support six million pupils

From 1 September, schools will have greater flexibility to offer high-quality, 15-hour tutoring courses that meet the needs of their pupils.

School of Property to boost skills in public sector

A new School of Government Property for all public sector workers employed in managing the government estate has been established.

Lack to coherent resettlement plan could hinder councils

The current plan to resettle Afghan refugees has come under fire from councils who have criticised a ‘lack of clarity’ from central government.

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