New West Midlands cycling network unveiled

11 August 2020
New West Midlands cycling network unveiled
Transport for West Midlands has unveiled the Starley Network, a new 500-mile cycling vision for the West Midlands.
The Starley Network represents a new era for the region’s cycling network, which has been reimagined and re-branded to reflect the West Midlands’ ambitions following a surge in people taking to their bikes since the coronavirus pandemic.

£50m announced in Wales to end homelessness

11 August 2020
£50m announced in Wales to end homelessness
Julie James has confirmed up to £50 million to support projects across Wales to ensure no-one is forced back onto the streets.

£1.4bn funding gap in London due to pandemic

11 August 2020
£1.4bn funding gap in London due to pandemic
London boroughs have warned that local services in the capital face a £1.4bn funding black hole due to the impact of coronavirus.

More support from care services is needed

11 August 2020
More support from care services is needed
Employers are seeing the health, well-being and productivity of their workforces adversely impacted by a shortage of support from social care services.

Design in the Public Sector programme applications open

10 August 2020
Design in the Public Sector programme applications open
Councils in England are set to benefit from this year’s Design in the Public Sector programme which is themed on tackling climate change.
The Local Government Association and the Design Council have opened applications for this year’s programme, which will focus on helping nine councils to explore their most pressing climate challenges and consider how to create lasting positive change for their communities.