Britain’s first Zero Emission Zone begins in Oxford

A pilot of Britain’s first Zero Emission Zone has started in Oxford ahead of the introduction of a larger ZEZ covering most of Oxford city centre in 2023.

Next general election will be decided in north of England

The Onward think tank has claimed that the north of England will be the principal battleground in the next general election.

Thousands of children missing early social care help

There were at least 320,000 missed opportunities to provide early help to children who were then re-referred to social care within 12 months.

London-wide approach to digital inclusion needed

A new report has recommended renewed London-wide action to improve data and learning to maintain and build digital skills across the capital.

Plans to re-regulate the bus network in Liverpool

Steve Rotheram has announced that the Liverpool City Region could soon be taking an important next step towards franchising bus services.

Kickstart scheme for youth employment fails to deliver

The PAC has said that the £1.9 billion ‘emergency intervention’ Kickstart scheme has supported far fewer young people than predicted.

Concerns over reforms to adult social care

Concerns are growing that the government’s reforms to adult social care are underfunded and could exacerbate existing pressures.

Lowest average council tax expected in Wandsworth

Wandsworth Council is proposing to cut council tax for the next year, believed to be the only local authority to be reducing council tax bills.

Youth services cuts could pay for over 1,000 youth workers

More than 1,000 youth and community support workers could be recruited using money removed from a flagship government fund for youth services.

Faster progress needed to tackle housing energy efficiency

A lack of clear government strategies and insufficient financial incentives are undermining progress on decarbonisation in the residential sector.

Derelict sites in three regions transformed into new homes

The government has said that derelict and underused brownfield sites across the country will be transformed into new homes.

One in ten know someone making false claim on Council Tax

Brits are being urged to report fraud as new research reveals one in 10 know someone dishonestly claiming a discount on their Council Tax Bill.

Number of rough sleepers reaches eight-year low

LUHC has reported that the number of people sleeping rough on England’s streets is at its lowest level in eight years and has halved since 2017.

Public transport in UK cities most expensive in Europe

The UK’s largest cities, Birmingham, London and Greater Manchester, are ranked amongst the worst in Europe for public transport affordability.

SMEs face recurring barriers to carbon reduction

A survey from the SME Climate Hub has found that the most common barrier to SME climate action is a lack of resources, followed by a lack of funding.

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