Bristol could be first city to completely ban diesel cars

Bristol City Council could soon become the first city in the UK to ban diesel vehicles, if recommendations are approved by the cabinet.

Devolution key to levelling up left-behind Britain

A new report has established the full extent to which wealth, talent, trade and investment are concentrated in London and the South East.

Councils increasingly pessimistic about Brexit impact

More than 70 per cent of council bosses are expecting Brexit to have a 'negative' impact on their local economy.

The Local Government Association is concerned that the government's Career Hubs will support only 1,300 schools and colleges.

The Government’s Environment Bill has moved a step closer to becoming law following its second reading

The review will look to identify ways of improving the response to threats such as county lines, people trafficking, drugs, child sexual exploitation, fraud and illicit finance.

A new report from the APPG on A Fit and Healthy Childhood says that getting children moving can kick-start a solution to the children’s mental health crisis.

Hackitt given role with Building Safety Regulator

Dame Judith Hackitt will provide independent advice to the government on how best to establish the powerful new Building Safety Regulator.

New guide for councils on local infrastructure

A new guide has been published with advice on how councils can use their unique position to attract private and foreign investment into local areas.

£10m boost for full fibre connectivity across London

New investment will see large parts of London receive better full fibre connectivity when using the Tube network and public buildings.

Multi-million investment in school buildings

Academies and sixth form colleges can now bid for a share of more than £400 million to improve their school buildings.

Housing Secretary pledges £10 million for 10 new communities

£10 million of funding will enable councils to develop locally-led proposals to deliver more new towns on the scale of Milton Keynes.

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UKREiiF has quickly become a must-attend in the industry calendar for Government departments and local authorities.

The multi-award-winning UK Construction Week (UKCW), is the UK’s biggest trade event for the built environment that connects the whole supply chain to be the catalyst for growth and positive change in the industry.