One in three deprived areas locked out of ‘Levelling Up’ funding

New research suggests that more than a third of England’s most deprived areas will not benefit from the government’s £4.8 billion Levelling Up Fund.

£50 million to deliver better facilities for T Level students

£50 million will be invested in colleges, schools and sixth forms delivering T levels across England from 2022 to improve and expand teaching spaces and facilities.

Councils face a £3 billion funding black hole next year

Councils in England, Wales and Scotland are grappling with huge budget deficits totalling £3.09 billion for the next financial year.

Children and Families Newcastle to reimagine services

Newcastle City Council will provide more community based, accessible and joined-up support and services for children, young people and their families.

Decarbonisation of 29 million homes at risk, say coalition

A group of consumer and industry groups have warned that the decarbonisation of 29 million homes at risk due to significant gaps in net-zero plans.

Over £2bn of taxpayers’ money protected against fraud

An anti-fraud scheme run by the Cabinet Office has detected or prevented more than £2 billion of fraud since it was launched 25 years ago.

Postcode lottery in home-based social care

New analysis by the IPPR think tank and CF has revealed that as many as 80,000 care home residents could be receiving social care in their own homes.

Cornwall Council pledges to tackle ‘perfect storm’ housing crisis

Cornwall Council has restated its commitment to helping residents affected by the unprecedented pressure on housing in the region.

Legal challenge on Levelling Up Fund to proceed

The High Court has granted permission for a legal challenge to the Levelling Up Fund, which it is argued is funnelling money into Tory constituencies.

Kingston Council launches new Air Quality Action Plan

Kingston Council has revealed a new ambitious plan to show how it will work over the next five years to improve the borough’s air quality.

Latest London borough joins TfL’s e-scooter trial

Following a public consultation, Camden Council has agreed to join the Transport for London rental e-scooter trial.

Council calls for government planning reform rethink

Hackney Council has said that proposed planning reforms will undermine local democracy, fail to tackle the housing crisis and lead to poorer quality new development.

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