25 areas to share £150m to develop new flooding responses

Defra has announced the 25 new flooding and coastal resilience projects across England that are being awarded funding.

£500m confirmed for mental health recovery plan

Patients will benefit from expanded mental health services backed by £500 million, as part of the government’s Mental Health Recovery Action Plan.

Half a million tonnes of recycling rejected at point of sorting

Incorrect recycling contributed to more than half a million tonnes of household recycling being rejected at the point of sorting last year.

£43m of investment needed for youth addiction services

The Royal College of Psychiatrists is calling for £43 million of investment into youth addiction services to prevent lifelong addiction.

Social care needs a ‘1948 moment’, says LGA

The LGA has said that immediate action is needed on social care as part of a new long-term plan in the spirit of the post-war reforms.

Drones and AI used in UK-first to tackle litter

Bournemouth will be the focus of a ground-breaking pilot scheme this summer which will see drone-based technology used to tackle the issue of litter.

‘Catch-up’ education programme needs rethink, says LGA

Existing learning gaps have been exacerbated by the pandemic to such an extent that they are unlikely to be solved by a quick ‘catch-up’ initiative.

New guidance on safe use of council offices

Updated guidance on the safe use of council buildings has been published, following confirmation that virtual council meetings will not be extended.

Greater Manchester to have local control over buses

Andy Burnham has made a landmark decision to take control of buses in the biggest shake-up to Greater Manchester’s transport network in over

Levelling up agenda still prioritising London

The Centre for Progressive Policy has revealed that the government’s key policies for economic recovery will benefit London over the rest of the UK.

Business rates relief boosted by £1.5 billion

A new Business Rates relief fund of £1.5 billion is available for businesses affected by coronavirus outside the retail, hospitality, and leisure sectors.

Union flag to be continuously flown on government buildings

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport has instructed for the Union flag to be flown on UK government buildings every day.

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