The loss of income from parent-paid fees since March will mean that many childcare providers face a tough time keeping their doors open.

The government’s initial response to the coronavirus crisis was hampered by a lack of clarity about who was responsible for what, says report.

Up to a third of local areas in England risk being oversubscribed for secondary school places within five years.

Hundreds of libraries across the UK could be closed amid the economic devastation wrought by coronavirus.

Businesses in Bristol are set to enjoy free electric vehicle loans thanks to a £3 million grant secured by Bristol City Council.
The £3.156 million grant from Highways England is due to help Bristol businesses and organisations switch to electric vehicles and reduce air pollution across the city. As part of this, Bristol City Council is planning to establish an Electric Vehicle Centre of Excellence with a new fleet of EVs.

More than 70 health organisations have written to Boris Johnson expressing concern over the recent abolition of Public Health England.

Labour has called for a national ‘Close the Gap’ strategy for school catch-up, as studies suggest closures have widened the gap between pupils.

The LGA and UCL have launched the Net Zero Innovation Programme to address climate challenges at a local level.

Carbon emissions produced by Bristol City Council have dropped by nearly 80 per cent since 2005.

The government has announced the latest round of funding for local projects to improve air quality across England.
Under the Air Quality Grant scheme, local authorities can bid for a portion of at least £2 million for a wide range of projects to improve air quality and create cleaner and healthier environments.
Since it was established, the scheme has awarded approximately £64.5 million to a variety of projects benefitting schools, businesses and communities, and reducing the impact of dirty air on people’s health.