‘Postcode lottery’ in councils’ use of new ASB powers

The Manifesto Club has found that less than 10 per cent of councils have a policy in place that specifically deals with Community Protection Notices.

Lockdowns have had positive impact on local democracy

The SCT has said that the coronavirus lockdowns and restrictions imposed on local government business have had a positive impact on local democracy.

Lib Dems win Chesham and Amersham by-election

The Liberal Democrats have won the parliamentary constituency of Chesham and Amersham, taking the formerly safe seat from the Conservatives in a by-election.

Councils need to be at heart of levelling up ambitions

Placing councils at the heart of the government’s levelling up ambitions would help create job and career opportunities where they are most needed.

Capital’s consumption-based emission reductions too slow

Consumption-based emissions by London boroughs have declined on average over the last two decades but there is still much more work to do.

Local leadership crucial in climate change challenge

Councils have a significant role to play to support and advance on the UK’s net zero ambitions in partnership with government, industry and communities.

Let councils sharpen commercial edge to level up locally

Councils should have the confidence to engage in well-run commercial activity that benefits residents and improves local public services.

£16 million to support young people with a social worker

Children with a social worker in England will benefit from further dedicated support in school and at college to help level up their outcomes in education.

Over a quarter of schools are above WHO air pollution limits

New research released on Clean Air Day has found that 27 per cent of UK schools are in areas above WHO air pollution limits.

‘Levelling up’ dependent on prioritising local places

The government’s ‘levelling up’ ambitions can only be achieved through a new settlement, centred around the needs of local places.

£7.2 million investment in greening Birmingham’s streets

Mobile Household Recycling Centres will roll out on the streets of Birmingham as part of the council’s effort to achieve cleaner streets.

Mandatory vaccinations for care home staff in England

Coronavirus vaccinations are to become mandatory for care home staff under plans to be announced by ministers.

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UKREiiF has quickly become a must-attend in the industry calendar for Government departments and local authorities.

The multi-award-winning UK Construction Week (UKCW), is the UK’s biggest trade event for the built environment that connects the whole supply chain to be the catalyst for growth and positive change in the industry.