Plans to reduce the number of MPs have been dropped by the government, because of ‘a greater workload’ following Brexit.

The government has launched a coronavirus information service on WhatsApp, to provide trustworthy and timely information.

Ceating a local housing development and management company will mean that Manchester City Council can develop affordable homes directly.

Cambridge City Council is working to support rough sleepers who will be unable to self-isolate from coronavirus.

The government is facing increasing pressure to stop non-essential construction work to help tackle the spread of coronavirus in the UK.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said that those who cannot do their jobs from home should go to work to ‘keep the country running’, highlighting that construction work can continue so long as people are two metres apart.

The government must take more concerted action now to prevent parts of southern England running out of water within 20 years.

The £500 million Hardship Fund will provide council tax relief to vulnerable households, to help those affected most by coronavirus.

Birmingham City Council has written to the government requesting postponement to the launch of its Clean Air Zone.
The impact of the coronavirus outbreak on Birmingham has meant that the current priority for income workers and residents is to ensure that they and their families stay safe, and the effect on businesses has meant that their current focus is on trying to support employees rather than upgrade vehicle fleets.

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has unveiled an initial package of measures aimed at easing the coronavirus burden on local people.