Leeds to become a Real Living Wage city

Leeds City Council has committed to tackling inequalities in employment through working with organisations to become a Real Living Wage city.

Budget 2020: Infrastructure spend must move beyind cities

The CCN has responded to the Budget, stressing that more devolved powers for county and unitary authorities is vital to successful spend.

West Yorkshire devolution deal secured

A West Yorkshire devolution deal has been secured for West Yorkshire, unlocking more than £1.8 billion in investment for the region.

Fire services important in tackling climate change

A new report for fire and rescue services to help them respond to the climate emergency at a local level has been published by the LGA.

£30bn coronavirus package announced in Budget 2020

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled a £30 billion package to help the economy get through the recent and ongoing coronavirus outbreak.

Sunak to promise 'record' infrastructure spend

The government is set to promise to raise infrastructure spending to its highest in decades in the March Budget.

Good Growth projects receive £24m in London

Innovative projects which help Londoners shape the future of their local communities are set to benefit from £24 million.

Social care funding and workforce inquiry launched

The Health and Social Care Committee has launched an inquiry into social care funding to counteract the impact of a shortage of care on the NHS.

Ending fuel duty freeze could treble NHS budget

Ending the freeze in fuel duty would raise much needed revenue and demonstrate that the UK is serious about tackling climate change.

Coalition urges for environment-focused Budget

A new coalition has stressed that the new Chancellor must grasp this ‘vital opportunity’ to prioritise the environment in his first Budget.

Lack of housing leaving homeless on the streets

Crisis has said that councils are being left to leave homeless people on the streets because of a chronic lack of local affordable housing.

Rotheram launches independent Town Centres Commission

Steve Rotheram has launched an independent Town Centres Commission to ensure that Liverpool’s town centres have a sustainable future.

Councils turn to AI to achieve £195 million savings

Councils across the country are expecting to save £195 million this year by introducing artificial intelligence technology techniques.

£33bn a year needed to reach net zero by 2050

New IPPR analysis has revealed the scale of extra investment needed to hit the UK's vital 2050 net zero target.

Extra £200 million for innovative floods projects announced

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced an extra £200 million for innovative floods projects.

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