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Guidance for councils on EV charging infrastructure

The Local Government Association has published a guide for councillors to help them understand the current landscape for electric vehicle charging infrastructure

Early-intervention projects to tackle youth knife-crime

Forty community projects that deliver interventions and provide support and activities for young Londoners in high-crime areas have been given funding.

Adult retraining scheme rolled out further across England

The Get Help to Retrain digital service has been expanded to the West Midlands and North East following a successful launch across the Liverpool City region

Young people's mental health targeted in local projects

Twenty-three community projects have been funded to improve children and young people's mental health

Pension age should rise to 75, says Tory think tank

A think tank says that the state pension age should rise to 75 within the 16 years in order to help boost the country’s economy.

TfL 'Healthy Street Officers' to promote sustainable travel

TfL has announced a new programme that will see 'Healthy Streets Officers' encourage greater walking, cycling and public transport In London.

Call for evidence launched for future food systems

A call for evidence has been launched to allow consumers and producers to help shape how we produce, sell and consume food in the UK.

Councils invited to apply for digital funding

Councils looking to improve public services through innovative uses of digital technology can apply for funding.

County leaders seeking fairer funding commitment

The CCN is urging the Prime Minister to see through his promise to ‘level up’ funding for the country’s ‘left behind’ places.

Corbyn plans to reopen empty shops

Jeremy Corbyn is announcing new plans to give councils the power to reopen abandoned shops to ‘revive Britain’s struggling high streets’.

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