Polyethylene cladding found on Grenfell Tower on ‘scores of towers’

The same cladding believed to have contributed to the Grenfell fire is on at least 52 tower blocks in London, a BBC investigation has revealed.

West Sussex awarded Fairtrade County status

West Sussex has been awarded Fairtrade County status by the Fairtrade Foundation for its commitment to the trading principles.

New pan-Essex dementia strategy launched

Plans to transform dementia care across Greater Essex have taken a step forward with the launch of a new joined-up countywide dementia strategy.

New steps to tackle littering

New steps are to be taken to deal with littering and those who throw rubbish from their vehicles, the Environment Minister has announced.

Oxford recycling team brings home award

Recycling work in Oxford city was recently recognised when the city council won an award for Best Team of the Year.

Hydrogen-fuelled buses to be given green light

Birmingham City Council cabinet is being asked to approve a pilot scheme that involves at least 20 zero emission hydrogen-fuelled buses taking Birmingham’s roads.

Bristol overtakes London as smartest city in UK

Bristol has overtaken London as the UK’s ‘smartest city’, according to new data.

Newcastle joins forces with Unicef to become Child Friendly City

Newcastle City Council has been selected as one of the first local authorities in the UK to team up with Unicef to become a Child Friendly City.

T-Charge comes into force in London

Drivers of older, more polluting vehicles now have to pay almost twice as much to drive into central London.

New scheme to boost housing and jobs in Devon

A £9 million boost by the DfT will help fund £15 million of improvements in the key development sites, Sherford and east of Exeter.

Buckinghamshire road schemes win £6 million funding

Two major Buckinghamshire road improvement schemes have won £6.32 million of government funding.

Norfolk council to bid for £1.5 million to reduce numbers in care

Norfolk County Council is looking to bid for £1.5 million to help reduce the number of children in care and provide support to vulnerable families.

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