Councils and road authorities paid out more than £12 million in compensation to motorists between 2018 and 2021 for damage caused by potholes.

More than 650,000 households in London could give up their private vehicles and switch to car clubs to meet the city’s climate goals.

A £2.6 billion, six-year programme of work dedicated to improving flood defences has exceeded its original targets by 14,000.

A new report has outlined actions to better embed a ‘Town Centre First’ approach to meet the needs of Scotland's communities and tackle climate change.

Households will no longer have to pay to get rid of DIY waste under plans set out by government to tackle the issue of fly-tipping.

The £30 million Live Labs 2 competition has been announced to support projects looking to decarbonise local highways infrastructure.

A new 94 acre solar farm in North Somerset has been acquired by Kent County Council and LASER Energy, reducing carbon emissions.

Only a quarter of local authorities in the UK have published Electric Vehicle transition strategies, according to new research.

The Green Party is promising to help tackle the cost of living crisis at the launch of its local election campaign.

A number of public buildings are to have solar rooftop panels installed as part of Welsh Government support to expand community owned renewable energy.

Esri UK has announced the local planning authorities who will pilot geospatial technology to help modernise the planning process.

Councils have been urged to introduce incentives for people who give up private vehicles to help increase the use of shared transport.

Bristol City Council is considering ramping up its programme to replace 29,000 old street lights with the latest LED lanterns.

Belfast, Dublin, the Liverpool City Region and Greater Manchester have formed a partnership to develop practical approaches to accelerate net-zero commitments.

A fleet of 124 new environmentally friendly hydrogen fuelled buses will be taking to the streets of the West Midlands.

Pages

Event Diary

Following a period of remarkable growth and momentum, Safety, Health and Wellbeing Live is making a powerful move—relocating its southern edition to the iconic London Olympia on 18–19 June 2025.

Housing 2025 is coming to Manchester Central on 24-26 June. Welcoming everyone in the housing and wider living sector under one roof, As the only place the whole UK housing sector comes together every year, it is where the sector will discuss and collaborate, identify solutions and speak with one voice to those framing the debate.

In January 2025, the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology announced a new ‘AI Opportunities Action Plan’ to encourage an increase in AI adoption across the UK. What will the Government’s plans for AI mean for local authority teams? How will emerging technologies affect environmental health services in the future?

Supplier Profiles

Discover Harwich harbour like never before!

Experience and unforgettable 1 hour journey through maritime history and breathtaking landscapes.

Seal Watching Harwich

Seal Watching Harwich is a magical wildlife experience loved by both adults and children.