The HCLG Committee has said the government is ‘unwilling to make the radical change required’ to transform high streets.

The County Councils Network is among a number of signatories to a new statement calling on the government to sustainably fund public health services.

West Midlands Mayor Andy Street has emphasised the moral responsibility the region has in leading the fight against climate change.
As the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution and a global player in the development of green technology, the West Midlands Combined Authority and partners set a target in 2010 to reduce carbon emissions by 40 per cent by 2030.

Communities Secretary confirms that an additional £25 million has been committed to the new National Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre.

£9.1 million of funding will be used to help offer 50,000 disadvantaged children free meals and activities over the upcoming summer holidays.

More than £4 million has been awarded to help overcome barriers to getting food currently going to waste onto people’s plates.

Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has called on the government to declare a homelessness emergency.

Greater Manchester’s local authorities have issued a £32 million tender request to enable ‘full-fibre’ data connectivity at its public sector sites.

Councils should embrace scrutiny of their spending decisions to achieve value for money and improve services.

Edinburgh City Council has become the first in the UK to join the Open Streets movement.