Over £5m spent by public sector annually destroying drives

Governments and public sector organisations spend millions globally each year destroying data storage devices despite sustainable alternatives.

Case studies shared highlighting councils climate efforts

Friends of the Earth has said that progress needs to be accelerated in every local area if the UK’s climate and nature targets are to be met.

£11.6m boost for local authorities to tackle air pollution

Local authorities across England have been granted more than £11 million in government funding to deliver projects to improve air quality.

Devolving powers from Whitehall can boost democracy

With a renewed discussion around devolution, there is an opportunity to address the lack of democracy across England, says new report.

Khan calls for rent freeze to combat cost of living crisis

Sadiq Khan is calling for powers to freeze private rents in the capital for two years and help to save £3,000 in rent for thousands of Londoners.

Financial report supports Havant ending partnership

CIPFA has assessed that Havant Borough Council could have the financial resources available to separate from East Hampshire District Council.

Thousands of new LED lights to shine across Worcestershire

£6 million will be spent on street lighting in Worcestershire in a bid to complete the replacement of all non-led units to more energy efficient LEDs.

LGA urges for review of VAT on e-cigarette sales

The Local Government Association has said that the government should cut VAT on the sale of vaping products to help people to stop smoking.

Councils should lead delivery of reshaped care system

Tens of thousands of young people could avoid the care of local authorities if councils lead the charge on delivering a reshaped care system.

First ever London-wide Women’s Network launched

The London Boroughs Women's Network has launched to bring together people from across London local government.

Britain faces the biggest income squeeze in generations

The conflict in Ukraine could cause typical household incomes across Britain to fall by four per cent in the coming financial year.

More women than men in London’s temporary accommodation

Almost double the number of homeless women than men are in temporary accommodation arranged by a borough in the capital.

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