There are three ways local authorities can support greater involvement of the charity and voluntary sector in public service delivery, says CIPFA.

The Environment Agency has launched its annual Action Plan to help protect England from flooding and coastal erosion.
Stressing that communities, local authorities and government working together is crucial if we are to tackle the climate emergency, the Environment Agency says that measures set out in the FCERM (Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management) Strategy Action Plan will help ensure the nation is ready for, and resilient to, flooding and coastal change.

A new scheme for businesses offering workplace testing for staff through NHS Test and Trace has been launched across the UK.
Businesses that offer rapid workplace testing to staff, either through on-site testing or workplace test collection, will be able to download posters and stickers to demonstrate their offer for free, regular testing to their employees keeping people safe.

The Queen has outlined her government’s priority to ‘deliver a recovery from the pandemic’ which will ‘level up opportunities across all parts of the UK’.

In his 10 May coronavirus press conference the Prime Minister confirmed that the planned Step 3 easements will go ahead on 17 May.
Infection rates are at their lowest level since September, while hospital admissions and patients in hospital continue to decrease - with levels now similar to July last year. Hospital admissions and cases of severe illness also remain in line with modelling provided by scientific experts for the Roadmap.

The Local Government Association is urging the government to use the Queen’s Speech to bring forward ‘turbo-charged’ proposals for devolution.

New analysis from Age UK has found that the coronavirus pandemic has significantly increased older people’s need for social care.

The government has announced more than £17 million to build on mental health support already available in education settings.

RenewableUK is urging the government to commit to specific deployment targets for onshore wind, floating wind, renewable hydrogen and marine energy.

Andy Burnham has put a transport revolution across Greater Manchester at the centre of plans for his second term as Mayor of the region.