Representatives from West Midlands local authorities have written to the government about preventing a post-coronavirus homeless world.

Leaders from 25 councils have pledged their commitment to ensuring vital building safety work continues during the pandemic.
Building Safety Minister Lord Greenhalgh has announced that 25 councils have joined the ranks of those pledging their commitment to ensuring vital building safety work continues, agreeing to improve the safety of residential blocks while ensuring those working on site are given clear information and support to guarantee their own safety and limit the spread of coronavirus.
So far, 26 councils and five regional mayors have signed the pledge.

The National Care Forum has revealed that only 22 per cent of social care workers have been able to access testing.

The Public Accounts Committee has claimed that many children with SEND are seeing their education damaged by failings in provision.

A unique collaboration will look at how to address the depth of health inequalities in the black African and Caribbean communities.

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to climate change is integral to the UK’s coronavirus recovery package.

Dan Jarvis has urged the Prime Minister to put walking and cycling at the heart of plans to get the country moving again.

Community leisure providers are facing crisis point without access to emergency government funding or support.

The government has published new guidance on how recycling centres can be safely re-opened during the coronavirus outbreak.
Councils are being encouraged to open sites to avoid the build-up of waste in homes and businesses and reduce the opportunity for fly-tipping. However, this should only happen where social distancing can be maintained and the public and staff can be kept safe.

Parents who are normally eligible for the government’s childcare offers will continue receiving the entitlements during the summer term.