Pilots to improve supported housing extended

19 March 2021
Pilots to improve supported housing extended
Four pilots to improve the standard and quality of supported housing in England have been extended, backed by an additional £2.3 million.

Coventry to become UK’s first All Electric Bus City

19 March 2021
Coventry to become UK’s first All Electric Bus City
Plans for Coventry to become the UK’s first All Electric Bus City have been backed by the West Midlands Combined Authority leaders.
Under the ground-breaking project, every bus in Coventry will be electric powered by 2025, leading to improved air quality, reduced greenhouse gas emissions and lower running costs. Approval from the WMCA Board means that £50 million Department for Transport funding will now be handed to the region to deliver the project.

London boroughs championing EV switch

19 March 2021
London boroughs championing EV switch
London boroughs are championing Londoners who want to make the switch to electric vehicles through the delivery of on-street charge points.

New Defra partnership with Forest for Cornwall

19 March 2021
New Defra partnership with Forest for Cornwall
Defra and Forest for Cornwall have formed an innovative new National Woodland Creation Partnership pilot to drive regional tree planting.