NHS releases new social care support guide NHS releases new social care support guide A new guide to social care and support has been released on the NHS website to provide guidance to people who may need social care. Image
Trees – a vital link in urban stormwater management Image Suzanne Simmons discusses how flood protection can be achieved through Trees for Cities’ urban tree planting and Edible Playgrounds programmes Environment & Weather
£6 million to help London boroughs target air quality £6 million to help London boroughs target air quality Sadiq Khan has encouraged London boroughs to bid for a share of £6 million to help target local pollution hot spots.
Bristol approves overnight homeless shelter Bristol approves overnight homeless shelter Bristol's intention to have a meaningful impact on homelessness in the city will be aided by the opening of an emergency hostel for rough sleepers.
Local authorities supported to tackle childhood obesity Local authorities supported to tackle childhood obesity Public Health Minister Steve Brine has encouraged local authorities to apply to its ‘trailblazer’ programme to tackle childhood obesity
Views sought on Edinburgh tourist tax Views sought on Edinburgh tourist tax Edinburgh City Council is to launch a consultation on its plans to charge a tourist tax of £2 per room, per night.
Labour pledges enhanced 30-hour childcare scheme Labour pledges enhanced 30-hour childcare scheme Jeremy Corbyn is expected to announce a pledge to extend the government’s 30 hours of free childcare programme.
Vehicle breakdowns increasing due to ‘pothole epidemic’ Vehicle breakdowns increasing due to ‘pothole epidemic’ The ‘beast from the east’ weather conditions have contributed to the highest number of vehicle breakdown callouts in 15 years.
London’s connected future - the rise of the smart borough Image Whilst the private technology sector booms, what about London’s public services? Sean Price explores Technology
Recycling post code lottery leads to poor rates Recycling post code lottery leads to poor rates A postcode lottery of different schemes has led to more than 80 per cent of waste not being sent for recycling in some areas.
