School fruit and vegetable scheme needs revamp School fruit and vegetable scheme needs revamp The current school fruit and vegetable scheme needs revamping as it is failing in its mission to encourage young people to eat more fresh produce.
New roadmap for public libraries launched New roadmap for public libraries launched A new initiative has been launched to explore different options for how libraries could be better funded and managed.
New financial penalties for fly tipping households New financial penalties for fly tipping households New financial penalties of up to £400 for householders who fail to properly give their waste to a licensed carrier are coming in to force.
Office conversions costing communities affordable homes Office conversions costing communities affordable homes Communities have missed out on more than 10,000 desperately-needed affordable homes in the past three years as a result of office conversions.
Flood threat may result in people being relocated Flood threat may result in people being relocated Michael Gove has warned that people may have to be moved away from high-risk areas as a result of increased flooding threats.
Two-step solution for flood protection in Leeds Two-step solution for flood protection in Leeds Leeds City Council has announced proposals to proceed with a ‘pragmatic two-step solution’ to provide enhanced flood protection measures.
Coastal Revival funding to restore coastal landmarks Coastal Revival funding to restore coastal landmarks Almost £1 million has been awarded to 25 projects to restore coastal landmarks and bring economic growth to coastal communities.
Free EV charge points across West Yorkshire Free EV charge points across West Yorkshire West Yorkshire Combined Authority has announced that 88 new, free electric vehicles rapid-charge points are to be installed from next year.
1.4m tonnes of salt stockpiled by councils for winter weather 1.4m tonnes of salt stockpiled by councils for winter weather Councils have prepared for this year’s winter weather, with 94 per cent having the same level or more salt in stock for gritting.
Sprinklers at only four per cent of capital’s high rise blocks Sprinklers at only four per cent of capital’s high rise blocks Just four per cent of London’s high rise council housing blocks have sprinklers installed, 18 months after the Grenfell Tower fire.
