New funding for Cornwall to create a G7 legacy

The Prime Minister has announced new plans to create a long-term legacy from the G7 Summit and invest in Cornwall’s town centres and natural landscapes.

Calls to change ‘outdated’ pothole funding allocations

The government is being urged to give greater focus to cycle paths and footways in its pothole fund to protect cyclists and keep the bike boom rolling.

Shake-up of England's electoral map outlined

Parts of the North of England and the Midlands will lose parliamentary seats while areas in the South gain under Boundary Commission proposals.

Towns to share over £600 million in Town Deals

The government has announced that 26 towns will share over £610 million to boost their local economies, create jobs and help them build back better.

Retrofit of Edinburgh’s buildings key to net zero plan

The City of Edinburgh Council has set out a city-wide approach to reducing the city’s greenhouse gas emissions as part of new plans being to tackle climate change.

Firms must commit to net zero to win government contracts

New measures will require businesses to commit to net zero by 2050 and publish carbon reduction plans before they can bid for major government contracts.

£3m respite fund launched for Welsh unpaid carers

Julie Morgan has announced that a new £3 million fund is being set up to provide respite and short breaks for Wales’ small army of unpaid carers.

90,000 to benefit from free school meals in Scotland

More than 90,000 primary school pupils in Scotland will be entitled to new free school meal support in term time.

New funding to create 19,000 jobs and 17,000 new homes

One Public Estate has awarded £30 million to successful cross-public sector projects as part of its levelling up agenda.

A new campaign aimed at inspiring the nation to get planting has been launched to help communities tackle climate change and biodiversity loss.

Councils urged to unlock the benefits of nature to society

The Wildlife Trusts says that restoring nature can bring wide-ranging benefits to society, help reach net-negative carbon emissions and rebuild the economy.

Discounted homes for key workers and local residents

Discounted houses for local people and key workers will be made available as the new First Homes scheme launches to help local first-time buyers.

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