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West Sussex County Council expands chargepoint network

07/07/2025 - 11:57

West Sussex County Council have announced that its electric vehicle (EV) charging network is set to grow, with 30 extra on-street chargepoints confirmed, following a countywide consultation.

Town centres sign up to Safer Streets

07/07/2025 - 11:35

More than 500 town centres have signed up to Safer Streets, with increased police patrols, stronger prevention and enforcement action by police and

Funding boost to bring empty homes back into use

04/07/2025 - 10:41

More empty homes officers in Scotland will be enlisted thanks to a £2 million investment through the Scottish Empty Homes Partnership in 2025-26, which will see staff take a more proactive and targeted approach in tackling local housing issues.

Homes England funds 42 sustainable homes for Oxfordshire

04/07/2025 - 09:43

Homes England has partnered with Greencore Homes, a sustainable housebuilder, to inject £8 million of funding to support the delivery of its 42-home scheme, Milton Heights, in Oxfordshire.

Wales and Ireland sign cooperation agreement

03/07/2025 - 12:03

Ireland and Wales have signed a new cooperation agreement to cover the next five years.

10-year Health Plan launched

03/07/2025 - 10:28

The prime minister has launched the long-awaited 10 Year Health Plan.

Over 3,000 on-street charge points installed since January

03/07/2025 - 10:00

On-street electric vehicle charging devices have seen 3,709 new additions in the first half of 2025, bringing the total to 29,227.

Mayors back active travel routes

03/07/2025 - 10:00

12 combined authority mayors have signed a joint statement pledging to create a national active travel network.

Government details housebuilding plans

02/07/2025 - 11:08

The government has set a target of building 300,000 new social and affordable homes through the Social and Affordable Homes Programme, backed by £39 million announced in the recent Spending Review.

Planning Inspectorate to launch digital appeals service

02/07/2025 - 10:35

The Planning Inspectorate is nationally rolling out their digital appeals service, which has been handling householder appeals (fast-track cases) and section 78 (full planning) appeals online in a pilot involving five London boroughs.

East Midlands Combined County Authority to offer fusion training

01/07/2025 - 11:21

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) and East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) have announced a new 20-year collaboration to develop and deliver fusion-related skills, such as apprenticeships and vocational training programmes.

Construction workers installing solar panels

Plan to deliver 45GW of solar power by 2030

01/07/2025 - 11:00

The UK has announced a roadmap to accelerate the rollout of solar panels on houses across the country, which could save families around £500 each year on their energy bills.