West Yorkshire devolution deal secured

A West Yorkshire devolution deal has been secured for West Yorkshire, unlocking more than £1.8 billion in investment for the region.

Fire services important in tackling climate change

A new report for fire and rescue services to help them respond to the climate emergency at a local level has been published by the LGA.

£30bn coronavirus package announced in Budget 2020

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled a £30 billion package to help the economy get through the recent and ongoing coronavirus outbreak.

Leeds Clean Air Zone to go live in September

Leeds City Council has confirmed that its Clean Air Charging Zone (CAZ) will go live on 28 September this year.

Sunak to promise 'record' infrastructure spend

The government is set to promise to raise infrastructure spending to its highest in decades in the March Budget.

Good Growth projects receive £24m in London

Innovative projects which help Londoners shape the future of their local communities are set to benefit from £24 million.

Social care funding and workforce inquiry launched

The Health and Social Care Committee has launched an inquiry into social care funding to counteract the impact of a shortage of care on the NHS.

UK cannot go climate neutral by 2050 without lifestyle changes

A report claims that Net Zero by 2050 is possible with support for innovation and scale-up across three essential areas.

Ending fuel duty freeze could treble NHS budget

Ending the freeze in fuel duty would raise much needed revenue and demonstrate that the UK is serious about tackling climate change.

Former ‘Red Wall’ seats demand action on climate

There is overwhelming demand across the former ‘Red Wall’ seats for Rishi Sunak to take firm action on the climate emergency in the budget.

Taskforce to boost local response to coronavirus outbreak

Robert Jenrick has launched a new taskforce bringing together senior experts across sectors to tackle the outbreak of coronavirus.

Rotheram launches independent Town Centres Commission

Steve Rotheram has launched an independent Town Centres Commission to ensure that Liverpool’s town centres have a sustainable future.

Southampton publishes Green City Plan 2030

Southampton City Council has published its Green City Plan 2030, which sets out an ambitious vision for a greener council.

Councils turn to AI to achieve £195 million savings

Councils across the country are expecting to save £195 million this year by introducing artificial intelligence technology techniques.

Emergency legislation 'will protect NHS volunteers'

Emergency coronavirus legislation could include measures to allow people to leave their jobs and volunteer to care for those affected.

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