Give communities more power through devolution, report urges

Localis has said that ministers must give communities the power and resources they need to build back a better society.

Tier system may need strengthening, says adviser

The government could look at what ‘tiers there may be in the future’ when the current national lockdown ends on 2 December.

Welsh Government publishes draft Transport Strategy

The Welsh Government has published its new draft transport strategy pledging a major reduction in carbon emissions from the transport network.

Decarbonise homes in the north to ‘level up’

IPPR North says there is huge potential for economic stimulus provided by a programme of housing decarbonisation in the north of England.

Government ‘seriously off track’ to meet climate objectives

Labour has warned that the latest official figures from BEIS reveal that the UK is seriously behind in its performance to meet its own carbon budgets.

Social landlords required to report on residents’ satisfaction

Robert Jenrick has revealed the government’s social housing white paper, making landlords more accountable for the services they deliver.

Bidding process opens for Freeports applications

The bidding process to establish new, innovative Freeports that will 'turbo-charge post-Brexit trade' have now opened.

Pilot for care home family members to get regular testing

Named family and friends may soon be able to regularly visit loved ones in care homes as a new testing pilot is launched.

Digital inclusion is key to tackling health inequalities

A project trialling digital technology with disadvantaged communities has found that tackling the ‘digital divide’ is crucial to reducing health inequalities.

A million young people could be missing full-time education

More than a million young people in England could be missing formal full-time education, fuelled by significant gaps in education legislation.

Londoners feel climate change is a significant threat

London Councils has revealed that seven out of ten Londoners agree that tackling climate change is a priority for the capital.

Greater protections announced for England’s iconic landscapes

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has announced greater protections for iconic landscapes and the creation of new national parks.

Labour seeks legislation against anti-vax content

Labour has called for legislation that would include financial and criminal penalties for companies that fail to act to ‘stamp out dangerous anti-vaccine content’.

Post-coronavirus boom in social housing needed

A post-pandemic building boom of 100,000 new social homes for rent each year would not only meet demand for affordable homes but also boost the economy.

Local gov must be able to lead with NHS on vaccination drive

The LGA says that councils should be able to act shoulder-to-shoulder with the NHS in the distribution of a coronavirus vaccine.

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