Government falling far short of its house building target

The government looks set to fall far short of its commitment on house building, with fewer than 100,000 homes built during the first three quarters of 2020.

Oxford outlines Zero Carbon by 2030 plans

Oxford City Council has outlined how it aims to achieve its goal of becoming a zero carbon council by 2030 by reducing its carbon emissions.

Time is running out on improving environment, MPs warn

The Public Accounts Committee has claimed that government progress on improving the natural environment is disappointing.

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, and London Councils have launched a new taskforce to tackle digital exclusion in the city and source new and upcycled electronic devices for children learning remotely, as well as adults working from home.

The Transport Secretary has announced £20 million funding to increase the number of electric vehicle on-street chargepoints, and is urging local councils to take advantage of the scheme.

The Scottish Government has published details of how it will invest £1.9 billion in tackling climate change and promote a green recovery in 2021/22.

Details of how £11.6 billion of funding from the Scottish Government will be distributed to individual local authorities in 2021-22 have been published.

All new developments must meet local standards

Local communities will be at the heart of plans to make sure that new developments in their area are beautiful and well-designed.

£40m to help victims of domestic abuse during pandemic

Victims of rape and domestic abuse will be helped by a major £40 million funding boost for specialist support services.

£9.4m investment in children’s mental health services

The Welsh Government has announced that more than £9 million will be available specifically to support children and young people.

Further support for flood resilience measures

Householders in flood-hit areas who install property flood resilience measures could soon be able to obtain discounted insurance premiums.

£93 million announced for road upgrades

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has pledged £93 million for major road upgrades across the country.

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