Women on frontline facing financial difficulties

A new survey has revealed the impact that the coronavirus pandemic is having on women in key worker positions.

Labour highlights most at risk high streets in England

Labour has identified the 20 places in England most at risk of ‘hollowed out’ high streets because of their high number of hospitality and retail businesses.

Unions call for a ‘substantial​’ pay rise for ​council workers

Three local government unions ​have submitted a pay claim ​for 2021/22, which they say begin​s to redress a decade of cuts to councils.

Children face postcode lottery in half-term food support

The decision not to extend free school meals over February half-term leaves 1.4 million children facing a five-day postcode lottery in food support.

Carbon reducing heating network backed for South West

Plans for a new carbon emission-reducing, energy efficient district heating network have been unveiled by Devon County Council.

Think tank calls for new ‘Northern Big Bang’

Billions of pounds of private sector investment could be unlocked in the North of England and create an economic Big Bang for the region.

£398m fall in funding for local road maintenance

Despite new funding allocations for road maintenance, analysis has found that funding for councils has fallen £398 million compared to last year.

Local authorities get £500 million to fix potholes

Councils have been allocated their share of £500 million for highways maintenance, with the funding expected to fix the equivalent of 10 million potholes.

Ten-year plan for Edinburgh’s net zero carbon transport system

A ten-year plan to deliver a better connected, net zero carbon transport system in Edinburgh has been published.

£125 million for councils to support domestic abuse victims

£125 million of funding will be allocated to councils to help ensure that domestic abuse victims and the children are able to access the support they need.

Two thirds of London’s nurseries risk closure

Childcare providers across the capital will struggle to survive the year, with those in deprived areas being at the greatest disadvantage.

Councils key to vaccine rollout success

The Local Government Association has highlighted the fundamental role local authorities have played in the vaccine rollout.

Plans to turn vacant shops into homes challenged

High street associations are fighting government plans to allow empty shops to be turned into housing without planning permission.

Security measures key to enabling high streets to flourish

Security measures will be a crucial part of the successful redevelopment of our high streets as they seek to reinvent themselves after coronavirus.

Additional support to help a small number of councils

The government has announced details of additional support to a small number of councils who are unable to balance their budgets.

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