NALC calls for Community Wealth Fund distribution through local councils
National Association of Local Councils (NALC) is calling on the government to allocate its Community Wealth Fund resources through local (parish and town) councils in regions below 20,000 population.
National Infrastructure Commission calls for urgent modernisation
The Commission's National Infrastructure Assessment suggests that attracting investment to the UK in the face of global competition will require a new approach.
Climate Emergency UK ranks councils on net zero progress
As the first organisation to assess all UK councils on their progress, Climate Emergency UK found that only 41 councils in the UK scored 50% or more for their climate action, the average score being 32%.
Social Housing: Huge complaints spike reveals 'severe maladministration' increase
Annual Complaints Review reveals that the Housing Ombudsman received over 5,000 complaints for the first time last year, a 28% increase on the previous year
NAO: Important decisions to be made on Homes for Ukraine scheme
According to a new National Audit Office report, clarification is needed about the future funding and sponsorship arrangements for more than 130,000 people helped under the Homes for Ukraine scheme.
Michael Kolatchev, principal consultant/Rossnova Solutions (Belgium) and Lina Kolesnikova, consultant/Rossnova Solutions (Belgium) discuss the security threats facing the growing number of “smart cities”
A project from Nottingham City Council and its partners demonstrates how bi-directional EV charging, solar and battery energy storage can intelligently manage the energy demands caused by vehicle electrification. Angie Lillistone, head of carbon reduction projects and policy at Nottingham City Council explains
When it comes to waste management, many local authorities are looking for cleaner and more efficient ways to collect waste. Efficiency covers many aspects, including fuel consumption and emissions as well as how many bins can be emptied on one route. When it comes to fuel and emissions efficiency many local authorities have now made the switch to electric vehicles (EVs)
