Concerns over reforms to adult social care Concerns over reforms to adult social care Concerns are growing that the government’s reforms to adult social care are underfunded and could exacerbate existing pressures.
Lowest average council tax expected in Wandsworth Lowest average council tax expected in Wandsworth Wandsworth Council is proposing to cut council tax for the next year, believed to be the only local authority to be reducing council tax bills.
Youth services cuts could pay for over 1,000 youth workers Youth services cuts could pay for over 1,000 youth workers More than 1,000 youth and community support workers could be recruited using money removed from a flagship government fund for youth services.
Faster progress needed to tackle housing energy efficiency Faster progress needed to tackle housing energy efficiency A lack of clear government strategies and insufficient financial incentives are undermining progress on decarbonisation in the residential sector.
Derelict sites in three regions transformed into new homes Derelict sites in three regions transformed into new homes The government has said that derelict and underused brownfield sites across the country will be transformed into new homes.
One in ten know someone making false claim on Council Tax One in ten know someone making false claim on Council Tax Brits are being urged to report fraud as new research reveals one in 10 know someone dishonestly claiming a discount on their Council Tax Bill.
New diversity and inclusion plan for Civil Service New diversity and inclusion plan for Civil Service Steve Barclay has said that the people who design and deliver government services across the UK should better reflect those they serve.
Number of rough sleepers reaches eight-year low Number of rough sleepers reaches eight-year low LUHC has reported that the number of people sleeping rough on England’s streets is at its lowest level in eight years and has halved since 2017.
Public transport in UK cities most expensive in Europe Public transport in UK cities most expensive in Europe The UK’s largest cities, Birmingham, London and Greater Manchester, are ranked amongst the worst in Europe for public transport affordability.
SMEs face recurring barriers to carbon reduction SMEs face recurring barriers to carbon reduction A survey from the SME Climate Hub has found that the most common barrier to SME climate action is a lack of resources, followed by a lack of funding.
