Together With Tenants sets out a plan of action to ensure boards are always properly connected and accountable to the people they house, whilst also giving tenants and residents a strong role in scrutiny.
Cabinet members at Newcastle, Gateshead and North Tyneside councils will meet next week to confirm the proposals for tackling air pollution
New ID will allow easy verification of armed forces veterans for the NHS, local authorities and charities
‘Reshaping Financial Support’ sets out how councils are working with low-income households, improving advice provision and amending debt collection practices
Proposed measures include requiring packaging producers to pay the full cost of dealing with their waste, more consistent household recycling and a Deposit Return Scheme for cans and bottles, subject to consultation.
£9.7 million will be allocated to local authorities to better maintain, protect and increase their recreational spaces, with an additional £2.75 million made available for the Pocket Parks Plus programme.
The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government have announced £6 million of funding to help them build more homes.
Glasgow City Council will be trialling car free zones around seven primary schools to improve road safety for children and reduce their exposure to harmful emissions.
The £48 million fund will help low-income Londoners and small businesses to upgrade their vehicles to greener options.
Four new commissioners have been appointed to the government’s Building Better, Building Beautiful Commission.
New tax could be more effective and quicker than building new homes
'Every Day Is Different’ campaign to highlight the opportunities for progression and professional development