Chasm in EV chargers between rural areas and cities

8 November 2021
Chasm in EV chargers between rural areas and cities
New analysis shows chasm in electric vehicle chargers between rural areas and cities – with London having more than England’s counties combined.

New campaign advises on household ventilation

5 November 2021
New campaign advises on household ventilation
A new campaign has launched to demonstrate the importance of simple ventilation techniques to reduce the risks of catching coronavirus this winter.

Newcastle named UK’s smartest city

4 November 2021
Newcastle named UK’s smartest city
Newcastle has been named as the highest UK city and ahead of some of the world’s best-known cities in the global Smart City Index.
Measuring how the lives of communities are improved by smart technology, Newcastle has climbed two places from last year’s index ranking to 21st, usurping both London and Manchester to claim the title of the UK’s smartest city.
The Smart City Index surveys approximately 120 residents from each city on how technology has improved their lives.

£200m pledged to boost levelling up agenda

3 November 2021
£200m pledged to boost levelling up agenda
The government is backing 477 locally-led, innovative projects that will help breathe new life into towns, villages and coastal communities.

Stealth cut of £400m to youth services in Budget

3 November 2021
Stealth cut of £400m to youth services in Budget
Last week’s Budget announcement contained a stealth cut to funding for youth services worth more than £400 million over the next three years.