Tories failed to fulfil half of their 2017 manifesto pledges

The University of Manchester has revealed that the outgoing Conservative government achieved less than half of what it set out to do.

Labour announces boost to 18 Violence Reduction Units

Labour has said that it will provide a boost to 18 Violence Reduction Units tackling highest rates of gang-related violent crime.

House building doubles across West Midlands

Nearly 17,000 homes were built in the West Midlands last year, meaning housing construction has more than doubled in the last eight years.

More people expected to rely on food banks this Christmas

An increase in food bank parcels needed this year suggests that more people than ever will need a food bank’s help this Christmas.

Leicestershire offers electric bikes to workplaces

Leicestershire County Council is launching a sustainable travel loan service which will see electric bikes offered to workplaces.

Tory manifesto risks child poverty reaching record highs

New research argues that child poverty risks reaching a record high under plans outlined in the Conservative Party manifesto.

The ‘Shaping Places for Healthier Lives’ scheme will look to support and promote innovative ways of tackling health inequalities in local areas.

Nissan has outlined an action plan for public authorities on ways to unlock the potential of electric vehicles and battery technology to meet carbon neutral goals by 2050.

The funding will improve and create active travel routes and facilities in Wales, as part of efforts to encourage more people to walk and cycle.

‘Political will’ key to cross-party social care solution

Sir Andrew Dilnot has said that a cross-party solution for social care in England can be found if there is enough ‘political will’.

Children in UK exposed to more asbestos than other countries

Children in the UK can be exposed to 10 times as much asbestos as they would be in some other European countries.

Exeter City Council has taken delivery of its first low-emission vehicles including 26t refuse vehicles, sweepers, vans, cars and grounds maintenance equipment.

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