Councils given power to build more homes

Councils in England will have more freedom on how they spend the money from homes sold through Right to Buy.

£100 million to support recovery of leisure centres

£100 million has now been allocated to 266 local authorities to support the recovery of publicly-owned leisure centres and gyms.

Pilots to improve supported housing extended

Four pilots to improve the standard and quality of supported housing in England have been extended, backed by an additional £2.3 million.

Coventry to become UK’s first All Electric Bus City

Plans for Coventry to become the UK’s first All Electric Bus City have been backed by the West Midlands Combined Authority leaders.

Liverpool City Region sets out one-year climate plan

Dozens of immediate actions to tackle the climate emergency in the Liverpool City Region are highlighted in a one-year plan.

Changing Futures programme to help more vulnerable

An expanded £64 million Changing Futures programme will help more adults facing multiple issues such as homelessness and domestic abuse.

London boroughs championing EV switch

London boroughs are championing Londoners who want to make the switch to electric vehicles through the delivery of on-street charge points.

New Defra partnership with Forest for Cornwall

Defra and Forest for Cornwall have formed an innovative new National Woodland Creation Partnership pilot to drive regional tree planting.

£70 million fund to improve recycling in Scotland

A new £70 million Scottish Government fund to improve recycling infrastructure across Scotland has been launched to mark Global Recycling Day.

Social care leaders call for social care system fix

The social care sector has united in a joint call on ministers to break their silence on the future of social care.

£212 million homes investment to help rough sleepers

Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has launched a multi-million-pound investment in dedicated homes to help rough sleepers across England.

Hydrogen buses set for Liverpool City Region

Funding for a new project which is seeking to bring 20 hydrogen powered double decker buses to the streets of Liverpool is set to be approved.

Zero Emission Zone Pilot approved for Oxford

Oxford’s proposed ZEZ pilot has now been formally approved by Oxfordshire County Council’s Cabinet for launch in August.

Success of Everyone In exposed rough sleeping problem

The notable pandemic response success of the ‘Everyone In’ initiative has exposed gaps in the government’s approach to tackling rough sleeping.

Inquiry launched into council’s role in net zero aims

MPs have launched a new inquiry to examine the UK's strategy for meeting the 2050 'net zero' target at a local level.

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