More support needed or nurseries will close

Thousands of nurseries are set to close unless the government provides more financial support to sustain them during the coronavirus pandemic.

More action needed to avoid Covid-19 homeless spike

Additional measures must be swiftly implemented to tackle London's housing insecurity during the coronavirus emergency.

Reform of council tax could aid ‘levelling up’ agenda

The IFS has claimed that revaluation and reform of council tax could be a key part of the government’s ‘levelling up’ agenda.

Ban on evictions and additional protection for renters

The government has announced a radical package of measures to protect renters and landlords affected by coronavirus.

£2.2 million boost for councils to tackle air pollution

Local authorities have been granted more than £2.2 million in government funding to deliver innovative projects to improve air quality.

Storm insurance pay outs to top £360 million

Insurance pay outs to help customers recover from the recent Storms Ciara and Dennis are set to top £360 million.

London drivers underpay councils for residential parking

Centre for London has said that car owners are underpaying for their on-street residential parking space across London.

Free childcare offers to continue during Covid-19 closures

Funding for the government’s early years entitlements will continue during any periods of nursery, preschool or childminder closures.

£3.2m emergency coronavirus support for rough sleepers

Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick has announced a £3.2 million emergency funding to help rough sleepers to self-isolate.

GMCA to boost fibre optic connectivity offering

Greater Manchester is partnering with Virgin Media Business to deliver fibre optic connectivity to more than 1,500 public service sites.

WMCA to help build affordable homes for key workers

A deal struck by the WMCA will see affordable homes built for nurses and other low paid staff working at the new Midland Metropolitan Hospital.

£1.2 million for innovative digital projects

Six councils will receive a share of £1.2 million of government funding to spearhead innovative digital projects to improve public services.

PrEP to be made available across England

Local authorities will receive £16 million in 2020 to 2021 to deliver the preventative HIV treatment PrEP.

Manchester sets five-year climate plan

Manchester City Council has backed a framework for how the city will combat climate change in the next five years.

£5 million for National Forest in Wales

Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford has unveiled the exciting concept for a National Forest running the length and breadth of Wales.

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