Leisure providers falling between support packages

Community leisure providers are facing crisis point without access to emergency government funding or support.

Councils to plan for safe re-opening of recycling centres

The government has published new guidance on how recycling centres can be safely re-opened during the coronavirus outbreak.

Government childcare eligibility offers protected

Parents who are normally eligible for the government’s childcare offers will continue receiving the entitlements during the summer term.

Coronavirus test plan launched on Isle of Wight

The Isle of Wight is taking part in the first phase of new ‘test, track and trace’ programme to tackle the coronavirus crisis.

1.2 million renters are at high-risk of job loss

A new report has warned that up to 1.2 million renters are at high-risk of having to rely on Universal Credit after losing their jobs.

Sturgeon backs universal basic income in Scotland

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said that the ‘time has come’ for universal basic income in Scotland.

New complaints guidance for councils and care providers

The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has issued guidance about handling complaints during the coronavirus crisis.

Nearly two million claim universal credit

Since the government advised people to stay at home due to coronavirus nearly two million people have applied for universal credit benefits.

Without action, vulnerable people risk going hungry

Which? is calling for urgent action from the government following reports from vulnerable people who are unable to access food and basic supplies.

Cyber grant scheme announced for Welsh councils

An extra £248,000 will be available to local authorities across Wales to help strengthen their cyber resilience.

17 years to sort council housing waiting list

New CIPFA analysis has revealed that it could take up to 17 years to re-house individuals and families on the waiting list for council housing.

UK public in favour of continued lockdown

The Opinium poll for The Observer has found that the majority of the British public are in favour of continuing the coronavirus lockdown.

300 per cent rise in reported fly-tipping in rural communities

Research has revealed that there has been a 300 per cent increase in reported fly-tipping in rural communities.

Most-polluted streets see improvements in Scotland

Figures indicate that air pollution on Scotland's most-polluted streets has dropped massively since the coronavirus-enforced lockdown began.

Taskforce created to tackle rough sleeping during pandemic

A specialist taskforce has been created to lead the next phase of the government’s support for rough sleepers during the coronavirus pandemic.

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