Some people sleeping rough in some areas could be forced to stay out in the cold this winter to avoid a risk of infection in unsafe settings.

Drone deliveries and digital mapping for easy-to-access walking and cycling routes could soon be a reality for people living in rural areas.

Over 630 vulnerable young people a day were being referred to councils’ children’s services in the months after the first lockdown.

The Local Government Association has said that securing the immediate sustainability of local services must be the top priority for the Spending Review.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has provided further details of the government’s Covid Winter Plan to MPs, setting out post-lockdown rules.
Announcing that the move would both include an easing in some areas and tougher than before the lockdown in others, Johnson implored the public to make what he called ‘one final push’ before the expected arrival of vaccines and mass testing.

London Councils has that adult social care should receive the same funding increases as the NHS to safeguard London’s future resilience.

Leisure centres closed again due to coronavirus may never re-open unless government brings forward a financial rescue package to save the sector.
The District Councils’ Network, which represents authorities responsible for providing leisure services, forecasts a financial hit to outsourced district council leisure centres of around £324 million this year – which will send many out of business.

Temporary ‘pods’ are being provided to care homes across Wales to better facilitate visits over Christmas and the winter months.
Health Minister Vaughan Gething sats that the £3 million pilot will cover the procurement, installation and lease of 100 units, with an initial 30 being installed and ready to use before Christmas. This also includes £1million for plans to support providers who prefer to make their own arrangements on a similar basis.

Rishi Sunak is expected to use the upcoming Spending Review to tackle homelessness after coronavirus with a multimillion-pound funding boost.