The UK’s arts, culture and heritage sector suffered from a 60 per cent decline in output due to social distancing rules and lockdowns.
New research has argued that it is investment in cities, not towns, is the best way to tackle regional inequality for the long-term.
Updated government plans show that the financial help poorer people get to cover their care will not count towards a new cap on costs.
The LGA has launched a new online resource to map national employment and skills provision in every local authority in England.
Welsh Ministers have announced £51 million to help families facing the cost-of-living crisis to pay their bills this winter.
Over 100,000 young people across the country have now started jobs through the government’s landmark Kickstart Scheme.
Onward has stressed that levelling up plans should also include a radical expansion of neighbourhood control through town and parish councils.
The LGA has said that nearly 700,000 new green jobs could be created by 2030 if councils are given a greater role in local job creation.
The Safety of Women at Night Fund will award up to £5 million to 22 organisations focused on improving the safety of women and girls at night.
A new poll has found that local councils are trusted the most to take action on climate change and make a difference in local areas.
Legislation that will protect and enhance the environment for future generations has now passed into UK law.
New research has identified the top 74 areas in Great Britain at risk of economic disruption from the transition to net zero.
A Clean Air Zone will launch next summer enabling Bristol to meet clean air targets in 2023, with £42 million of government funding.
The Welsh Government has announced details of four flexible voting pilot schemes being taken forward by local authorities.
Councils in England are being empowered to better tackle issues affecting their communities, including youth unemployment and crime.