One Public Estate has awarded £30 million to successful cross-public sector projects as part of its levelling up agenda.
A new campaign aimed at inspiring the nation to get planting has been launched to help communities tackle climate change and biodiversity loss.
The Wildlife Trusts says that restoring nature can bring wide-ranging benefits to society, help reach net-negative carbon emissions and rebuild the economy.
Discounted houses for local people and key workers will be made available as the new First Homes scheme launches to help local first-time buyers.
The Public Accounts Committee has warned that the impact of the pandemic risks leading to reductions in services for local people even as council tax rises.
New guidance for public bodies stresses that opportunities for local growth should be taken into account when awarding public contracts.
40 areas have been awarded a share of £18.3 million to make streets safer through projects to crack down on neighbourhood crimes.
Five local authorities have banned smoking in pavement pubs, cafes and restaurants, with reports suggesting that others are considering following suit.
Care leavers and homeless people could receive extra housing support thanks to changes to housing benefits.
The LGA has revealed that more than eight in 10 councils in England responsible for children’s social care overspent in the year to 2019/20.
Redbridge’s roadmap to creating a carbon neutral council, as well as support the community to cut carbon emissions, is being taken forward.
Labour has proposed a programme for all children to ‘play, learn and develop’ as the post-Covid catch up continues.