Remote voting allowed for MPs for first time

MPs will be allowed to vote on new laws without being present in the Commons for the first time in its history.

London’s roads to give space for new cycle lanes

London’s streets will accommodate a possible ten-fold increase in cycling and five-fold increase in walking when lockdown restrictions are eased.

Online map for emergency walking and cycling infrastructure

An online map for people to share their views on emergency cycling and walking measures has been launched.

One million food boxes delivered to most at risk

Robert Jenrick has revealed that more than one million boxes of essential food have now been delivered to those at highest risk across England.

Dedicated app launched for social care workers

A new dedicated app for the adult social care workforce in England has been launched to support staff through the coronavirus crisis.

Government urged to prevent post-coronavirus homelessness

Representatives from West Midlands local authorities have written to the government about preventing a post-coronavirus homeless world.

Vital building safety work to continue

Leaders from 25 councils have pledged their commitment to ensuring vital building safety work continues during the pandemic.

Only one in five social care workers access testing

The National Care Forum has revealed that only 22 per cent of social care workers have been able to access testing.

Scramble for ‘golden ticket’ for children with SEND

The Public Accounts Committee has claimed that many children with SEND are seeing their education damaged by failings in provision.

Health inequality study in Birmingham and Lewisham

A unique collaboration will look at how to address the depth of health inequalities in the black African and Caribbean communities.

Post-coronavirus UK recovery dependent upon climate action

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to climate change is integral to the UK’s coronavirus recovery package.

PM urged to improve walking provision in recovery plan

Dan Jarvis has urged the Prime Minister to put walking and cycling at the heart of plans to get the country moving again.

Leisure providers falling between support packages

Community leisure providers are facing crisis point without access to emergency government funding or support.

Councils to plan for safe re-opening of recycling centres

The government has published new guidance on how recycling centres can be safely re-opened during the coronavirus outbreak.

Government childcare eligibility offers protected

Parents who are normally eligible for the government’s childcare offers will continue receiving the entitlements during the summer term.

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