Councils may need to allocate more space for walking

Experts have called for urgent action to create more space for walking and cycling during the lockdown caused by the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.

Platform launched to aid stretched waste collection services

Zero Waste Scotland has launched a platform to help connect local authorities requiring support in maintaining their waste services with private operators.

Government backed loan scheme for small business

Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100 per cent government-backed guarantee for lenders.

Social homes may go unbuilt without RTB extension

Social homes could go unbuilt unless councils are granted an extension to the time they are allowed to spend money from Right to Buy sales.

Be clearer over emergency coronavirus funds, councils say

The CCN has urged the government to provide clarity on how much individual authorities will receive from the latest £1.6 billion of emergency funding.

Clarity sought on relaxation of special needs duties

Councils and their partners need greater flexibility to meet the needs of children with special educational needs.

Jenrick welcomes park reopening response

Robert Jenrick has praised councils for ensuring that the vast majority of parks are open, so more people can get outside for exercise safely.

Children with social workers behind peers in attainment

A new study has found that pupils with a social worker are educationally behind their peers by the age of 16.

Lockdown prompts improved air quality in York

New analysis of data has revealed that air quality in York has improved by an average of 30 per cent during the coronavirus lockdown.

Food packages delivered to over half a million at risk

The government has revealed that more than 500,000 boxes of food have now been delivered to those at highest risk across the country.

Councils urge for immediate ‘clipper' PPE service

Dwindling supplies of vital life-saving personal protective equipment for frontline care workers will run out within days.

Vulnerable children most at risk of neglect, violence or exploitation will benefit from extra support to keep them safe during the Coronavirus outbreak.

All essential workers in England, including public servants and members of their households will now be able to get tested for COVID-19 if they are showing symptoms.

The new campaign ‘Care for others. Make a difference’ aims to attract thousands more people into social care sector

Councils will temporarily be able to use the funding they receive for the free entitlements for two, three and four-year-olds differently, redistributing it where necessary during the Coronavirus pandemic.

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