Views sought on workplace fire safety regulation Views sought on workplace fire safety regulation The government is seeking views on the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 to ensure it is fit-for-purpose.
Strategy to tackle gypsy and traveller inequalities Strategy to tackle gypsy and traveller inequalities Projects aim to improve outcomes for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities in the areas of educational attainment, health and social integration.
Motorists want road cycling to be better legislated Motorists want road cycling to be better legislated Over two-thirds of respondents said new cyclist legislation should include bikes having a registration number to make them identifiable
Funding needed to tackle ‘national SEN emergency’ Funding needed to tackle ‘national SEN emergency’ More than 130 extra children and young people with special needs are being supported by councils every day.
Investing in hospitality to boost our high streets UKHospitality has repeatedly called on councils to change their approach to hospitality by acting more proactively in a spirit of cooperation Local Government
Wholesale review of Britain’s business rates system needed Wholesale review of Britain’s business rates system needed Andy Street has called for a wholesale review of Britain’s business rates system in an attempt to save struggling high streets.
Easy steps could lift more than 700,000 children out of poverty Easy steps could lift more than 700,000 children out of poverty The Child Poverty Action Group is calling for re-investment in social security support for the UK’s children.
Majority of litter in canals found to be plastic Majority of litter in canals found to be plastic The Canal & River Trust has found that abandoned plastics now account for 59 per cent of the litter found in canals in England and Wales.
IT security: patching makes perfect Sascha Giese explains how patch management can help keep public sector IT systems watertight Technology
Housing plans risk ‘accessible homes crisis’ Housing plans risk ‘accessible homes crisis’ New research has revealed that less than a quarter of homes built outside London by 2030 will be suitable for older and disabled people.
