New Bill risk criminalising homeless people

8 July 2021
New Bill risk criminalising homeless people
A number of homeless charities have written to the government urging ministers to reconsider the new Police and Crime Bill.

New pilot to help people exercise more and eat better

7 July 2021
New pilot to help people exercise more and eat better
Plans for a new pilot to help people exercise more and eat better are being laid out by the government in a bid to cut obesity rates.
The Department fo Health and Social Care says that the new scheme will explore the best ways to incentivise adults to make healthier choices.

£226 million package to support vital bus services

7 July 2021
£226 million package to support vital bus services
Bus operators will benefit from £226.5 million in funding to help ensure they continue to run vital services as coronavirus restrictions are lifted.

Councils set out need for plan on Long Covid

6 July 2021
Councils set out need for plan on Long Covid
The long-term impact of coronavirus on the nation’s health needs to be recognised in future planning for public health and social care services.

Councils set out post-pandemic recovery vision

6 July 2021
Councils set out post-pandemic recovery vision
This week, the Local Government Association will launch its build back local campaign to emphasise the importance of public services.