£3 billion bus revolution announced £3 billion bus revolution announced A new bus strategy will see passengers benefiting from more frequent, more reliable, easier to use bus services.
Smart cities: embracing continuous change Image Stuart Patrick, chief executive of Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, details how smart digital technologies will impact city centre experience Technology
Average council tax exceeds £2,000 in two regions Average council tax exceeds £2,000 in two regions The typical council tax bill for an average band D property in the North East and South West is set to exceed £2,000 a year for the first time.
School Streets improve air quality, studies show School Streets improve air quality, studies show Closing the roads around schools to traffic at pick-up and drop-off times has reduced polluting nitrogen dioxide levels by up to 23 per cent.
Scotland sets out ‘world leading’ digital plans Scotland sets out ‘world leading’ digital plans An ambition to achieve ‘world leading’ levels of digital inclusion is at the heart of plans to equip Scotland for further technological transformation.
Tree fund for local communities announced Tree fund for local communities announced DEFRA has announced a new funding initiative to increase tree planting and natural regeneration in local communities.
CMA launches study of children’s social care provision CMA launches study of children’s social care provision The CMA has launched a study of children’s social care provision to examine concerns around high prices paid by local authorities.
Homeless to be prioritised for coronavirus vaccine Homeless to be prioritised for coronavirus vaccine The JCVI has advised the government to prioritise people experiencing homelessness, including those sleeping rough, for the coronavirus vaccine.
£500m package to boost rural mobile coverage £500m package to boost rural mobile coverage The government can proceed with a £500 million investment to provide all corners of the UK with better mobile connectivity.
£2.9 million to fund trees for local communities £2.9 million to fund trees for local communities The Woodland Trust is providing much needed funding for local authorities to plant trees and create green spaces.
