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Nottingham City Council surpasses CC target, four years early

Nottingham City Council has met its climate change (CC) target four years ahead of schedule, after applying a range of energy saving initiatives.

Sheffield launches joint emergency services team

Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust has joined forces with South Yorkshire police and firefighters to reduce the demand on 999 responders.

Lambeth council to review security after aggressive protests

Lambeth council is set to review its security and access arrangements after council staff and councillors were subject to aggression and abuse from protestors.

Wrexham council to increase recycling rates

Wrexham council has announced a new aim to increase recycling rates to over 62 per cent.

May to divert fracking funds from councils

Prime Minister Theresa May has announced a proposal to divert fracking funds destined for local authorities to be given directly to households instead.

Families at risk from high rent and low wages

A study by housing charity Shelter has warned that one in three families in England would be unable to pay their rent or mortgage for more than one month if they lost their job.

Burnham to run for Greater Manchester mayor

Labour has announced Shadow Home Secretary Andy Burnham as its candidate for Greater Manchester’s first mayoral election.

Report finds infrastructure funding disparity

IPPR has urged for a ‘North First’ approach to infrastructure investment following the release of funding details.

Mayor announces first clean, green bus routes

Sadiq Khan has confirmed plans for the first of a series of ‘Low Emission Bus Zones’ as part of his plans to clean up the capital’s toxic air.

Liverpool Council signs skin cancer pledge

Liverpool City Council and Cancer Research UK have combined efforts to increase awareness of skin cancer and ensure the disease is firmly on the local authority’s health agenda.

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