Floods will hit the disadvantaged communities hardest

30 November 2020
Floods will hit the disadvantaged communities hardest
The National Audit Office has found that there are gaps in the government’s understanding of public spending for flood defence.
The spending watchdog has revealed a new report in which it states that the government is on track to achieve its target for better protecting 300,000 more homes from flooding by March 2021, but warns that it does not have a comprehensive measure of its progress in reducing the overall level of flood risk across England.

New 5G facility to be built in Oxfordshire

30 November 2020
New 5G facility to be built in Oxfordshire
UK businesses will be able to tap into the potential of 5G and satellite technology thanks to a new testing facility in Oxfordshire.

Devastating impact on councils’ park services highlighted

30 November 2020
Devastating impact on councils’ park services highlighted
The Local Government Association has outlined the devastating impact that the coronavirus pandemic has had on council’s park services.
Although almost all parks were able to remain open during the first lockdown, key sources of external income were forced to close, and many have been unable to return to their normal operations, including cafes, sports pitches and visitor attractions.