‘Active travel revolution’ for the Liverpool City Region

Steve Rotheram has said that he wants to see an ‘active travel revolution’ in the Liverpool City Region over the next ten years.

Government funding boost for children’s cycle training

More school children across England will now learn essential cycling skills thanks to a £13 million government investment in Bikeability.

Severe obesity among children at record high

Official figures indicate that levels of severe obesity among children in the last year of primary school have hit an all-time high.

Majority of unexplained school exits affect vulnerable

A significant proportion of all pupils experiencing an unexplained exit fail to return to the school system ever again.

Low-income voters could sway next election

Low-income voters could be a crucial force at the next election, partly due to being more willing to switch between parties.

100,000 trees in Bath & North East Somerset

The number of trees in Bath & North East Somerset could be doubled as part of the council’s commitment to tackle the climate emergency.

Environment Agency sets net zero emissions aim

The Environment Agency has set itself the aim of becoming a net zero organisation by 2030.

Two key city-centre sites set to regeneration boost

The Cabinet Office has announced that two key city-centre sites are to be regenerated as part of the Government’s Hubs programme.

Mental health higher priority than physical health

UK workers now place greater importance on their mental health than their physical health.

Free leisure centre access for Oxford’s homeless

Oxford City Council is introducing free access to its leisure centres for people experiencing homelessness in the city.

Labour pledges five-fold increase in offshore wind

Jeremy Corbyn is pledging to radically expand offshore wind to help tackle the climate emergency and invest in coastal communities.

Loans offered to build new schools alongside new homes

The Department for Education is offering loans to housing developers to boost new house and school building momentum.

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