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.

Shell to help local authorities install EV chargers

Shell is seeking to have 50,000 on-street electric vehicle charge posts installed across the UK by the end of 2025.

Government says ‘Operation Warm Welcome’ underway

A cross-government effort is underway to ensure Afghans arriving in the UK receive the vital support they need to integrate into their local communities.

Khan announces deals for thousands of new council homes

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has agreed a new deal with the government to fund thousands of council and other genuinely affordable homes.

Councils call for rise in parking penalty charges

New research has revealed an overwhelming consensus amongst UK local authorities on the need to review and raise parking penalty charges.

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