Experiences of children must shape recovery planning

The Association of Directors of Children’s Services has published a new paper on the impacts of coronavirus on children and their families.

West Midlands to trial e-scooters from end of the summer

TfWM and Birmingham City Council are leading on the development of e-scooter rental trial in the West Midlands.

Expand free school meals to address child food insecurity

The Children’s Right2Food Campaign is calling on the government to address child food insecurity by expanding free school meals.

Children reading more during lockdown, report shows

A new report by the National Literacy Trust shows that children are reading more and enjoying reading more during lockdown than before.

Health professionals needed to support vulnerable children

Barnardo’s has said that it needs the help of health professionals to help stop vulnerable young people missing out on vital support.

Latest Test and Trace statistics published

Statistics covering 25 June to 1 July of the NHS Test and Trace service have been published by the Department of Health and Social Care.

Survey highlights worrying isolation of dementia patients

Research has shown that eight in 10 people living alone with dementia have seen no family or friends since March.

New long-term plan to tackle flooding revealed

Homes and businesses will become more resilient after the government revealed its long-term plan to tackle the risks of flooding.

Life science investment needs regional parity

New IPPR analysis has found that regions in the north of England receive less than half the life science investment made in the south.

Parts of civil service could move from capital to regions

Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove has said that parts of the civil service will be moved out of London to other English regions.

Much-needed EU money going back to Brussels

£730 million in vital EU cash risks being sent back to Brussels if the funding is not allocated by the government before the end of the year.

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Local councils are set to cut services as they count the cost of lost income from commercial investments during the coronavirus pandemic.

£5bn investment needed to meet energy pledges

Local leaders have called for government ministers to spend £5bn towards meeting Conservative manifesto pledges on energy and insulation.

Economic impact of virus must not increase North-South divide

Angela Rayner has warned against a repeat of the Thatcher-era ‘managed decline’ for Northern communities.

Planning system changes to benefit culture venues

Changes to the planning system will save theatres, concert halls and live music performance venues for future generations.

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