Parliamentary map changes could see Wales lose eight MPs

Wales could lose eight of its 40 MPs under major proposals to change the country's Westminster constituencies.

Spending Review and Autumn Budget set for 27 October

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has launched Spending Review 2021, which will conclude on 27 October 2021 alongside an Autumn Budget.

Three quarters of councils don’t have maternity policies

New research has found that around three quarters of local councils still don’t have maternity or paternity policy in place for their councillors.

Health and social care tax plans outlined

Boris Johnson has said that a new health and social care tax will be introduced across the UK to pay for reforms to the care sector and NHS funding.

Guidance for council to help businesses boost trade

The LGA has published guidance to help councils support their local businesses to take advantage of new export opportunities.

£1.9 million to address food poverty in Wales

Over £1.9 million is being awarded to organisations across Wales to help tackle food poverty and address food insecurity within local communities.

Glasgow reduces its carbon emissions by 41 per cent

Glasgow has drastically reduced its carbon emissions by 41 per cent since 2006, surpassing the 30 per cent target set for 2020.

Targeted training for early language and numeracy

The government is providing funding for training to help two to four year-olds with language and mathematic skills, as part of early years recovery investment.

Boosting hedgerows by 40 per cent could help nature and economy

CPRE has highlighted the huge environmental and economic benefits of hedgerows and shows that boosting them by 40 per cent would yield almost £4 for every £1 invested.

Consultation to make outdoor measures for high streets permanent

Temporary measures that have given a huge boost to high streets during the pandemic could be made permanent following via a public consultation.

Funding boost for local authorities to tackle air pollution

The latest round of Air Quality Grants for local authorities has opened to reduce the impact of polluted air on people's health.

Targeted support for vulnerable in serious violence hotspots

Vulnerable young people at risk of being drawn into crime will benefit from a funding boost to help them stay engaged with their education.

Better support for families through new data sharing projects

The £7.9 million data accelerator fund will support 10 data sharing projects to improve joined-up working between councils, NHS trusts and police.

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.

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