New advice to help councils fight procurement fraud

Councils in England can now access extra advice to help protect public money from fraud during the procurement of goods and services.

Funding for councils caring for children seeking asylum

Chris Philp has confirmed the Home Office’s firm commitment to support local authorities in caring for vulnerable children.

London Councils say homelessness cannot return to normal

London boroughs are spending an extra £50 million on homelessness and rough sleeping due to coronavirus.

Extra mental health support for pupils and teachers

New online resources will be provided to schools and colleges to boost mental health support for staff and pupils.

Coronavirus tests offered to every care home for elderly

The government has said that all eligible care homes who need them will have received coronavirus tests regardless of symptoms.

£7 million for vulnerable children’s charities

The government has announced that a ‘coalition of charities’ will help vulnerable children most impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.

LGA says that council loan repayments delay needed

Councils need access to cheaper short-term loans with delayed repayments to help them tackle current cash flow problems.

Social care providers face £6bn in extra costs

Providers of adult social care services may face more than £6.6bn in extra costs due to the coronavirus crisis by the end of September.

Contact-tracing app in place by end of month

Business Minister Nadhim Zahawi has said that the new NHS coronavirus contact-tracing app should be in place by the end of the month.

Face coverings will be mandatory on public transport

The Department for Transport has said that, from 15 June, face coverings will be required while using public transport in England.

Multi-million market town investment in Cambridgeshire

Eleven market towns in Cambridgeshire & Peterborough can now bid for millions of pounds to help them build the future they want.

Local election terms extended in Scotland

Scottish Parliamentary and local election terms will be extended to five years in line with the UK Parliament and other devolved legislatures.

1.1 million more people face poverty at end of 2020

The economic fallout of the current coronavirus pandemic could leave 1.1 million more people below pre-virus poverty line at the end of the year.

New app to organise booking at recycling centres

A free online booking and appointment app is helping the Vale of Glamorgan Council reopen its recycling centres.

Reduced symptoms for people with respiratory conditions

Two million people in the UK with respiratory conditions such as asthma have experienced reduced symptoms during the coronavirus lockdown.

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