First cycling and walking commissioner for West Midlands

Andy Street has appointed a new cycling and walking commissioner to get more people moving around the West Midlands by foot or bike.

600 public buildings in Wales connected with full fibre

More than 600 hospitals, police stations, libraries and other public buildings in Wales have been connected to lightning-fast full fibre broadband.

SEND review needs to tackle rise in tribunal hearings

Reforms designed to improve the lives of children with SEND have failed to prevent a rise in legal disputes and tribunal hearings over the support they receive.

‘Epidemic' of educational inequality for disadvantaged pupils

The government’s multi-million pound catch up programme risks failing pupils who need it the most, says the Education Select Committee.

Financially uncertain future for Scotland’s councils

Scotland’s councils have increased reserves over the last year but must address the impacts of an overall reduction in funding.

Manchester City Council outlines new digital strategy

A new strategy setting out how Manchester can grow its thriving digital sector has been revealed by Manchester City Council.

Scotland’s ‘housing gap’ approaching 100,000 homes

Homes for Scotland has reported that Scotland is suffering from a cumulative shortfall approaching 100,000 homes since the credit crunch.

New research finds patchy careers educations across UK

More than a third of secondary school pupils don’t feel confident in taking their next steps in education and training, according to the Sutton Trust.

Urgent re-think needed on transport decarbonisation strategy

Greener Transport Solutions has said that current technological solutions will be insufficient to hit net zero in the UK.

Action needed on ‘dysfunctional’ children’s social care market

The UK has ‘sleepwalked’ into a system in which children are failing to get suitable placements in foster care and children’s homes.

Over £5m spent by public sector annually destroying drives

Governments and public sector organisations spend millions globally each year destroying data storage devices despite sustainable alternatives.

Case studies shared highlighting councils climate efforts

Friends of the Earth has said that progress needs to be accelerated in every local area if the UK’s climate and nature targets are to be met.

£11.6m boost for local authorities to tackle air pollution

Local authorities across England have been granted more than £11 million in government funding to deliver projects to improve air quality.

Devolving powers from Whitehall can boost democracy

With a renewed discussion around devolution, there is an opportunity to address the lack of democracy across England, says new report.

Khan calls for rent freeze to combat cost of living crisis

Sadiq Khan is calling for powers to freeze private rents in the capital for two years and help to save £3,000 in rent for thousands of Londoners.

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