Government proposes new Emissions Trading System

The government has outlined a new plan to ensure the UK is aligned with its commitment to reach net zero by 2050.

Too many office staff working in inappropriate home environment

Two in every five office staff are now working in an ‘inappropriate’ home-working environment as a result of the coronavirus crisis.

Southampton announces its Green Transport Recovery Plan

Southampton CC is to deliver a package of transformative transport measures to help people travel healthily in an era of social distancing.

Greater detail needed on test and tracing

Clive Betts has written to the Prime Minister requesting greater detail on the government’s approach to implementing contact test and tracing.

Housing company to build 500 affordable homes per year

Manchester City Council’s new authority-owned housing development company is seeking to build 500 affordable homes per year.

Too soon to ease lockdown in north-east England

Local government leaders in the north-east of England have urged residents to disregard the government’s ‘reckless’ relaxation of the lockdown.

Pressure to lower voting age increases

16- and 17-year-olds can now officially vote in Wales for Senedd elections, prompting renewed pressure for Westminster to follow suit.

IPPR North calls for £100bn northern nature investment

The IPPR North thinktank has called for long-term funding for nature in the North, led by the regions local leaders.

Leeds Council introduces 'School Streets' pilot

The Leeds School Streets pilot scheme has launched, with up to six Leeds primary schools taking part.

Childcare sector in England at risk of collapse

The Early Years Alliance has warned that the future of the early years and childcare sector is at risk in England.

£5 million for mental health community projects

Community projects supporting people with their mental health during the coronavirus pandemic will benefit from their share of £5 million.

NGOs call for urgent implementation of ‘School Streets’

Ten NGOs have called on councils to make walking and cycling safer for children when they travel to and from school.

Councils unable to help families in crisis because of cuts

Sustained cuts to local emergency support schemes are leaving families with nowhere to turn in a financial crisis.

Solar farm plans submitted by Leicestershire CC

Major plans to develop a solar farm and a carbon neutral site have been lodged by Leicestershire County Council.

Local services need coronavirus funding certainty

Councils need further clarity about when they will receive more government funding to help communities through this crisis and beyond.

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