Oxford’s Zero Emission Zone pilot to launch on 28 February

Oxford City Council has announced that Britain’s first Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ) will begin in the city on 28 February 2022.

Nottingham on track to reach carbon neutrality by 2028

Nottingham City Council has said that it is on track to become the first carbon neutral city in the UK by 2028, following the first review of its action plan.

Social care restrictions eased following booster success

The government has announced that restrictions in place to help prevent the spread of Omicron in adult social care will now be eased.

British Gas exposes EV charging postcode lottery

New research from British Gas has revealed a postcode lottery when it comes to electric vehicle charging costs in different parts of the country.

Bradford children's services to be placed into Trust

Bradford’s children’s social care services are set to be lifted into a Trust that will drive rapid improvements.

Plans for a devolution deal for Lancashire move forward

Bold plans to secure a devolution deal for Lancashire have taken a hugely significant step forward after county councillors endorsed the proposals.

Barnardo's urges amendment to Health & Care Bill

Barnardo’s has warned that the government’s Health and Care Bill may mean more sick and disabled adults are discharged from hospital into the sole care of children.

Green homes plan slowed down by flaws in support schemes

Councils and environmental groups have said that homes are not becoming green quickly enough due to flaws and gaps in government support.

£8 million from NHS England to support secondary schools

New multi-million-pound funding from NHS England will enable all schools to fully support the in-school vaccination programme.

Cyber Security Strategy to step up Britain’s resilience

Britain’s public services will be strengthened to further protect them from the risk of being shut down by hostile cyber threats.

Policy Exchange calls for a Tall Buildings Policy

A new report by Police Exchange has proposed a comprehensive and coherent city-wide tall buildings policy for the capital.

Local council support for smokers better than pre-pandemic

More than three quarters of local authorities were providing some form of dedicated specialist service for smokers last year.

Pandemic costs cities up to a years’ worth of high street sales

The coronavirus pandemic has cost businesses in city and large town centres more than a third of their potential takings since March 2020.

Civil servants to lead the way in returning to offices

Steve Barclay has tasked departments across government with ensuring their offices can return quickly to full occupancy.

Chris Boardman to lead government's new active travel body

Cyclist Chris Boardman is to become national commissioner of the government’s new cycling and walking body, Active Travel England.

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