Pothole breakdowns prevalent, despite less traffic Pothole breakdowns prevalent, despite less traffic RAC patrols went to the rescue of nearly 1,500 drivers who had more than likely suffered a pothole-related breakdown in the last three months of 2020.
‘Right to Regenerate’ to help transform derelict buildings ‘Right to Regenerate’ to help transform derelict buildings New Right to Regenerate plans will enable the public to require councils to sell unused land and assets for new homes and community spaces.
New laws to protect cultural and historic heritage New laws to protect cultural and historic heritage New laws to protect England’s cultural and historic heritage will mean that historic statues should be ‘retained and explained’ for future generations.
Social care sector to receive £269 million boost Social care sector to receive £269 million boost A new £120 million fund for local authorities has been announced to boost depleted social care staffing levels.
Government urged to rethink parts of planning proposals Government urged to rethink parts of planning proposals A coalition of 18 organisations has urged the government to rethink major elements of its controversial planning proposals.
Williamson launches review of children’s social care Williamson launches review of children’s social care Gavin Williamson is launching a review of children’s social care to help make sure children and young adults get the support they need.
Six areas chosen for local health partnerships Six areas chosen for local health partnerships Six areas have been chosen to join the first phase of a programme designed to improve the health and wellbeing of communities.
Scale of rough sleeping exceeds government estimates Scale of rough sleeping exceeds government estimates The National Audit Office has said that the scale of the rough sleeping population in England far exceeds the government’s previous estimates.
£4.9 million to make digital public services better in Wales £4.9 million to make digital public services better in Wales The Welsh Government is investing £4.9 million to improve digital public services so that they are easier and slicker for people to use.
127,240 children living in temporary accommodation 127,240 children living in temporary accommodation The LGA has warned that 450 primary schools’ worth of homeless children are spending lockdown in temporary accommodation.
