Average council tax exceeds £2,000 in two regions

The typical council tax bill for an average band D property in the North East and South West is set to exceed £2,000 a year for the first time.

School Streets improve air quality, studies show

Closing the roads around schools to traffic at pick-up and drop-off times has reduced polluting nitrogen dioxide levels by up to 23 per cent.

Scotland sets out ‘world leading’ digital plans

An ambition to achieve ‘world leading’ levels of digital inclusion is at the heart of plans to equip Scotland for further technological transformation.

Tree fund for local communities announced

DEFRA has announced a new funding initiative to increase tree planting and natural regeneration in local communities.

CMA launches study of children’s social care provision

The CMA has launched a study of children’s social care provision to examine concerns around high prices paid by local authorities.

Homeless to be prioritised for coronavirus vaccine

The JCVI has advised the government to prioritise people experiencing homelessness, including those sleeping rough, for the coronavirus vaccine.

£500m package to boost rural mobile coverage

The government can proceed with a £500 million investment to provide all corners of the UK with better mobile connectivity.

£2.9 million to fund trees for local communities

The Woodland Trust is providing much needed funding for local authorities to plant trees and create green spaces.

Zero Emission Zone Pilot in Oxford step closer

Oxford is moving closer to the introduction of Britain’s first Zero Emission Zone, after Oxford City Council supported the introduction of a Pilot.

Two new offshore wind ports in North East

The government is investing £95 million in two new offshore wind ports in the Humber region and Teesside.

Further support for commercial and residential tenants

The ban on commercial evictions has been extended to 30 June and bailiff enforced eviction ban extended to 31 May to protect residential tenants.

Labour launches national election campaign

Keir Starmer is launching Labour’s national election campaign declaring that ‘a vote for Labour is a vote to support our nurses’.

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