Legal challenge on Levelling Up Fund to proceed

The High Court has granted permission for a legal challenge to the Levelling Up Fund, which it is argued is funnelling money into Tory constituencies.

Kingston Council launches new Air Quality Action Plan

Kingston Council has revealed a new ambitious plan to show how it will work over the next five years to improve the borough’s air quality.

Latest London borough joins TfL’s e-scooter trial

Following a public consultation, Camden Council has agreed to join the Transport for London rental e-scooter trial.

Council calls for government planning reform rethink

Hackney Council has said that proposed planning reforms will undermine local democracy, fail to tackle the housing crisis and lead to poorer quality new development.

£4 million fund to increase community led affordable housing

Communities will be given more opportunities to build homes in their neighbourhood thanks to a newly-launched £4 million fund.

Scottish Government announce agreement with Green Party

The Scottish Government and the Scottish Green Party Parliamentary Group have agreed to work together over the next five years.

Government opens a triple win upgrade for social housing

Households are set to benefit from warmer, greener social homes, with social housing providers given the chance to bid for government funding.

All schools to receive carbon dioxide monitors

The government has announced that education settings will be provided with carbon dioxide monitors from September, backed by £25 million in funding.

Scottish councils funded to improve play parks

Play parks across Scotland will be modernised and restored through £5 million of funding, following agreement between the Scottish Government and Cosla.

Proposals to help people build their own homes welcomed

Proposals to help more people build their own homes have been ‘warmly welcomed’ by the Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick.

Extra £5m for council to support arriving Afghans

Councils will have access to a share of £5 million to help them provide the necessary housing and support to Afghans who have worked for this country in Afghanistan.

Council reported child harm cases soar in last year

The LGA has said that new figures show that serious child-related incidents reported by councils have risen by almost a fifth in the past year.

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