London’s roads to give space for new cycle lanes

London’s streets will accommodate a possible ten-fold increase in cycling and five-fold increase in walking when lockdown restrictions are eased.

Online map for emergency walking and cycling infrastructure

An online map for people to share their views on emergency cycling and walking measures has been launched.

One million food boxes delivered to most at risk

Robert Jenrick has revealed that more than one million boxes of essential food have now been delivered to those at highest risk across England.

Dedicated app launched for social care workers

A new dedicated app for the adult social care workforce in England has been launched to support staff through the coronavirus crisis.

Government urged to prevent post-coronavirus homelessness

Representatives from West Midlands local authorities have written to the government about preventing a post-coronavirus homeless world.

Vital building safety work to continue

Leaders from 25 councils have pledged their commitment to ensuring vital building safety work continues during the pandemic.

Only one in five social care workers access testing

The National Care Forum has revealed that only 22 per cent of social care workers have been able to access testing.

Health inequality study in Birmingham and Lewisham

A unique collaboration will look at how to address the depth of health inequalities in the black African and Caribbean communities.

Councils to plan for safe re-opening of recycling centres

The government has published new guidance on how recycling centres can be safely re-opened during the coronavirus outbreak.

Coronavirus test plan launched on Isle of Wight

The Isle of Wight is taking part in the first phase of new ‘test, track and trace’ programme to tackle the coronavirus crisis.

Nearly two million claim universal credit

Since the government advised people to stay at home due to coronavirus nearly two million people have applied for universal credit benefits.

Without action, vulnerable people risk going hungry

Which? is calling for urgent action from the government following reports from vulnerable people who are unable to access food and basic supplies.

UK public in favour of continued lockdown

The Opinium poll for The Observer has found that the majority of the British public are in favour of continuing the coronavirus lockdown.

300 per cent rise in reported fly-tipping in rural communities

Research has revealed that there has been a 300 per cent increase in reported fly-tipping in rural communities.

Most-polluted streets see improvements in Scotland

Figures indicate that air pollution on Scotland's most-polluted streets has dropped massively since the coronavirus-enforced lockdown began.

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