Planning permission has been granted to build the country’s first national Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre in Victoria Tower Gardens, next to Parliament.

New government figures indicate a 16 per cent increase in supply of energy efficient homes compared to last year.

Birmingham City Council has published its first monthly performance report for the Clean Air Zone, which launched on 1 June 2021.
In the first month of operation the daily average number of vehicles entering the Clean Air Zone was between 95,000 – 100,00. During the same period the percentage of vehicles subject to the daily fee reduced from 18.7 per cent in the first two weeks of operation to 12.4 per cent in the final part of the month, following the introduction of payments on 14 June 2021.

Councils are being urged to apply for a share of a £30 million fund to install Changing Places toilets in public places and tourist attractions.

More than £860 million is to be invested in flood alleviation schemes this year with further action including improvements to flood insurance.

Plans to strengthen council finances, reduce risk to public funds and ensure councils are delivering value for money for taxpayers have been published.

A clear policy framework is essential to ensure that industry can deliver the vehicles and charging infrastructure required to deliver the government’s ambition.

The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has reported on ‘widening cracks’ in local government complaint handling.

Three Metro Mayors have joined forces to call for an extension of the Housing First pilot scheme for tackling homelessness.

The National Disability Strategy will seek to provide more accessible housing, easier commuting and better job prospects for disabled people.