Local solutions necessary to tackle unemployment

Addressing long-term unemployment as a result of the pandemic will require a joint endeavour between national and local government, says LGA.

Election campaigning will go ahead from 8 March

Individual activists will be able to campaign outdoors in a Covid-secure way from 8 March, ahead of the English local elections in May.

‘Inaction’ on postal voting criticised by Labour

Labour has accused the government of undermining democracy by failing to encourage people to votr by post in May’s elections.

Increased housing development escalate flood risk

More extreme weather as a result of climate change and increased housing development will continue to increase the UK’s flood risks.

Liverpool City Region signs new digital partnership

A new £30 million partnership is set to help make the Liverpool City Region the most digitally connected area in the UK.

Government celebrates ‘huge progress’ on rough sleeping

The government’s annual rough sleeping snapshot has shown that rough sleeping has fallen 43 per cent since the Prime Minister has come into office.

One million fly-tipping incidents a year

Latest figures from the government show that councils dealt with nearly one million incidents of fly-tipping last year at a cost of £50 million.

Labour proposes measures for high streets post-Covid

Anneliese Dodds is set to unveil proposals to secure the future of Britain’s high streets after the pandemic.

£700 million to help students catch up on lost learning

Gavin Williamson has announced a new £700 million plan to help young people in England catch up on lost learning due to the pandemic.

On-street EV charge point pilot in Hampshire

50 new on-street electric vehicle chargepoints will be installed in Eastleigh and Winchester as part of an innovative pilot scheme to be launched in March.

Cornwall calls for long-term social care funding plan

Cornwall Council has approved a budget to invest in residents’ priorities and protect services for vulnerable children and older adults.

Leaders from North West seek net zero by 2040

Leaders across the North West have launched an ambitious vision to reach net zero in the region by at least 2040.

Proxy voting in local elections for those self-isolating

Individuals who need to self-isolate because of coronavirus will still be able to vote in the local elections through new emergency proxy voting measures.

Extend tax cut to save high streets, says Labour

Labour is urging the Chancellor Rishi Sunak to confirm immediately an extension of temporary business rates relief for six months.

Proposals for unitary local government in three areas

A consultation on proposals for unitary local government submitted by councils in Cumbria, North Yorkshire and Somerset has been launched.

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