Deadlines for four of the six policy consultations forming the government’s Childhood Obesity Plan have been missed.

DHSC has revealed the five local councils, with forward-thinking ideas to address childhood obesity, who will receive funding.

Despite growing awareness of climate change, Sustrans has said that UK families are still pushed to use petrol vehicles on days out.

New proposals to tackle flood risk and coastal erosion through ‘green infrastructure’ have been set out by the Welsh Government.

The amount of grant funding required to deliver the affordable homes Londoners desperately need sits at £4.9 billion a year.

Andy Burnham has launched Our Network, Manchester’s ten-year plan to create an integrated, modern and accessible public transport system.
The Mayor of Greater Manchester outlined the projects and policies he intends to implement to create a world-class public transport system for the region, seeking an integrated, simple and convenient London-style transport system; allowing people to change easily between different modes of transport; with simple affordable ticketing and an aspiration to have a London-style cap across all modes.

Local government funding cuts are disproportionately hitting areas that have the highest numbers of deaths among homeless people.

The LGA has issued a water safety warning ahead of rising temperatures when casual swimmers may be tempted to take a dip in open water.