Public overwhelmingly back more devolution to cities

9 April 2021
Public overwhelmingly back more devolution to cities
More than eight in ten people in city-regions support some form of greater devolution according to new polling from Centre for Cities.
The polling was commissioned ahead of next month’s local elections to understand the impact of devolution and the offices of Mayor in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Greater London, Greater Manchester, the Liverpool City Region, Tees Valley, the West Midlands, the West of England and West Yorkshire.

£18 million announced for Bikeability cycle training

9 April 2021
£18 million announced for Bikeability cycle training
£18 million has been set aside for cycle training across the country to ensure children and their families have the confidence to choose active travel.

Charity launches largest clean up event ever

8 April 2021
Charity launches largest clean up event ever
Surfers Against Sewage has launched the Million Mile Clean, seeking to support 100,000 volunteers walking 10 miles whilst cleaning the places they love.

Liverpool to pilot safe reopening of events

8 April 2021
Liverpool to pilot safe reopening of events
The government has announced details of the pilot events to be held in Liverpool, as the city prepares to reopen its cultural and business sectors.

Welsh Labour pledges new social care champion

8 April 2021
Welsh Labour pledges new social care champion
A re-elected Welsh Labour Government will introduce a new senior champion to boost social care and bring national leadership to the care profession.

New deal to boost Cornwall economy announced

7 April 2021
New deal to boost Cornwall economy announced
A £23.6 million Deal for Truro will transform Truro into the county’s modern economic, cultural and green capital whilst creating jobs and new homes.

£3.5 million to support Coventry City of Culture

7 April 2021
£3.5 million to support Coventry City of Culture
The government has awarded £3.5 million to Coventry City of Culture to help the city deliver its celebrations this summer in line with coronavirus restrictions.

£8m for The Wildlife Trusts’ nature recovery plans

7 April 2021
£8m for The Wildlife Trusts’ nature recovery plans
The Wildlife Trusts have raised almost £8 million following their 30 by 30 ambition to kickstart nature’s recovery across 30 per cent of land by 2030.