Plans for a default 20mph speed limit on Welsh roads have moved a step closer as eight pilot areas to trial the change have been confirmed.
The pilot areas will have a phased start from this summer until the end of the year. They come ahead of the planned national rollout for April 2023, and will help develop enforcement arrangements and overcome unforeseen issues before the full rollout.

The Tories have re-announced or re-committed to major rail projects in the North more than 60 times in the last seven years, says Labour.

The government should give local residents control over the development they see to help create more walkable and sustainable neighbourhoods.

Newcastle City Council has launched a new trial that will see 250 scooters available to hire in locations across the city.

The EAC has published its report on how to 'grow back better' after coronavirus – to create a greener, healthier and more resilient economy.

A new survey has revealed the impact that the coronavirus pandemic is having on women in key worker positions.

Labour has identified the 20 places in England most at risk of ‘hollowed out’ high streets because of their high number of hospitality and retail businesses.

Three local government unions ​have submitted a pay claim ​for 2021/22, which they say begin​s to redress a decade of cuts to councils.

The decision not to extend free school meals over February half-term leaves 1.4 million children facing a five-day postcode lottery in food support.

The UK’s first homes with household appliances fuelled entirely by hydrogen are to be built in Gateshead.