Re-imagining local public service delivery techUK's Georgina Maratheftis says that it is an exciting time in local government digital transformation Technology
Why walking is the way to go Living Streets’ Kathryn Shaw discusses why walking should be prioritised in local communities Sustainability & Net Zero
Launch of of £1.5 million woodland fund Launch of of £1.5 million woodland fund 40,000 new trees are to be planted in parks, playgrounds and community spaces across London as part of the £1.5 million woodland fund.
£200m pilot launched to boost social home ownership £200m pilot launched to boost social home ownership The Midlands Voluntary Right to Buy Pilot will enable social housing association tenants the opportunity to capitalise on home ownership.
New partners for Northern Powerhouse as exports rise New partners for Northern Powerhouse as exports rise New Balance, Hitachi, Playdale and Techbuyer have joined the Northern Powerhouse Partners Programme
Local authority waste infrastructure There is a basic issue about what is and isn’t recyclable. Lee Marshall explores current sorting infrastructure and reprocessing capacity in the UK Waste Management
Social care delivery remaining high despite growing pressures Social care delivery remaining high despite growing pressures Councils have performed competently in delivering adult and children’s social care, despite increasing cuts to resources.
£300,000 available for community litter groups £300,000 available for community litter groups Environment Minister Thérèse Coffey has opened the second round of funding for community projects that get tough on litter.
Plans to increase garden towns announced Plans to increase garden towns announced Communities Secretary James Brokenshire has called for an increase in garden towns in England.
£76m a year for homes for those who need extra support £76m a year for homes for those who need extra support The government has announced an extra £76 million a year over the next three years to build homes for those who need extra support.
