Next London Borough of Culture competition begins

20 December 2019
Next London Borough of Culture competition begins
Seven boroughs from across the capital have been invited to City Hall to present their bid to be the next London Borough of Culture.
Croydon, Greenwich, Hounslow, Lewisham, Haringey, Hammersmith & Fulham, and Sutton will compete to become the London Borough of Culture for 2021 and 2023, with the two winning boroughs each awarded £1.35 million to deliver an ambitious cultural programme.

Queen's Speech delivered to Parliament

19 December 2019
Queen's Speech delivered to Parliament
The Queen's Speech includes expected promises for the NHS, as well as legally-binding targets on climate change and NLW increases.

Cornwall launches the Forest for Cornwall project

19 December 2019
Cornwall launches the Forest for Cornwall project
Cornwall Council has launched its ambitious climate emergency project the Forest for Cornwall, drawing high praise from the Woodland Trust.