Councils losing millions due to holiday homes loophole

Colliers has estimated that the total loss to local authorities from business rates relief for holiday lets is currently around £110 million a year.

£250m towards 20,000 low carbon homes for rent in Wales

The Welsh Government has doubled its spending on social housing for rent, committing an initial £250 million for 20,000 new low carbon homes.

Labour Party calls for rapid green investment

Labour has claimed that more than 75,000 green jobs were lost from the UK economy in just five years under the Conservatives.

New flexible approach to apprenticeships announced

Sectors can now bid for a share of a £7 million fund to support the creation of new flexible apprenticeships.

More than 17,000 extra outdoor seats on streets last year

More than 3,300 fast track applications have been lodged by businesses to expand their footprint onto England’s streets.

Rural communities overlooked in ‘levelling up’ funding

The way in which the government is allocating funds for its ‘Levelling Up’ programme is failing to properly recognise the needs of rural communities.

Wales to consider voting in supermarkets and colleges

The Welsh Government is exploring with local authorities whether flexible voting pilots can take place in next year’s local government elections.

Leaders call for investment in grassroots sport facilities

The legacy of Team GB’s success during the Tokyo Olympics risks being lost without further investment in grassroots and community sport facilities.

Councils need tools to support voluntary groups

A new report argues that councils should be given the tools to continue their support for community and voluntary groups.

Smoking responsible for twice as many cancers in deprived areas

Smoking is responsible for nearly twice as many cancer cases in lower income groups compared to higher income groups.

New planning requirements on fire safety

New planning requirements will seek to ensure that high-rise developments consider fire safety at the earliest stages of planning.

80 per cent of shops on high streets could be lost to PDRs

New research from the Town and Country Planning Association has exposed the potential risk to high-street posed by change of planning laws.

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