Public sector must pay suppliers on time

Oliver Dowden has warned that public sector organisations must pay their suppliers on time and set an example for the private sector.

Adopt social model to deal with mental health

Social workers are urging the government and NHS to promote the social model of health within new mental health legislation.

Waste Strategy fails to provide necessary flexibility

MPs have urged the government to be less prescriptive in its approach to tackling waste and improving recycling levels.

Scheme to take back control of vacant high streets opened

Empty shops are turning into vibrant community centres under new plans to take back control of vacant high streets.

Support needed to build on public pollution action

A partnership approach involving the public, businesses, councils and government is needed to tackle harmful levels of air pollution.

Local authority schools to be more transparent

The DfE has invited views from across the education system on applying some of the financial measures used in academies to local authority run schools.

Rallying call to action for historic counties celebrations

A renaissance of historic county flags is well underway as the government publishes guidance to help councils celebrate their rich heritage.

Homeless people are denied basic health care

A new study has painted a shaming picture of neglect and discrimination shown towards the homeless when accessing UK health services.

Permitted development a risk to health and well-being

Councils are warning that homes created using permitted development rights are a potential threat to people’s health and well-being.

Government urged to toughen up home education plans

The government’s plans to introduce a compulsory register for home-educated children risk failing children’s safety, warns LGA.

Domestic Abuse Bill introduced to Parliament

The government’s landmark Domestic Abuse Bill has been introduced in Parliament.

Play fair on clean air, government warned

The government’s failure to back Greater Manchester’s clean air proposals with fair funding could put jobs and businesses at risk.

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