Proposed measures include requiring packaging producers to pay the full cost of dealing with their waste, more consistent household recycling and a Deposit Return Scheme for cans and bottles, subject to consultation.

£9.7 million will be allocated to local authorities to better maintain, protect and increase their recreational spaces, with an additional £2.75 million made available for the Pocket Parks Plus programme.

The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government have announced £6 million of funding to help them build more homes.
Managed by 4 housing charities, the Community Led Homes Programme aims to provide local people with funding to kickstart community-led housing developments.
Housing Minister Kit Malthouse MP announced that up to £10,000 will be provided to groups to cover start-up costs such as legal fees, and a further £3.5 million will be made available to provide technical advice and support to guide communities through the process of building.

Glasgow City Council will be trialling car free zones around seven primary schools to improve road safety for children and reduce their exposure to harmful emissions.

The £48 million fund will help low-income Londoners and small businesses to upgrade their vehicles to greener options.

Four new commissioners have been appointed to the government’s Building Better, Building Beautiful Commission.
Announced in November last year, the Commission will advise the government by developing practical measures to ensure new housing developments meet the needs and expectations of communities, making them more likely to be welcomed rather than resisted.
Meeting once a month, the Commission will report back once it has taken evidence and formulated its recommendations on how the government can improve the quality of new homes.

New tax could be more effective and quicker than building new homes

'Every Day Is Different’ campaign to highlight the opportunities for progression and professional development

The most contentious planning cases could be decided up to 5 months faster, review finds

New analysis by the Institute of Fiscal Studies has found that the Treasury will need to find an extra £5bn by 2023-24 to spare further cuts to public services.