Rural councils warn of ‘fly-tipping farm-aggedon’

The DCN has claimed that fly-tippers are increasingly targeting rural areas amid warnings from councils of a ‘fly-tipping farm-aggedon’.

£3 million Jobcentres fund to support homeless people

Will Quince has announced that Jobcentres across the UK are to benefit from a boost of up to £3 million to support homeless people.

£6bn NHS backlog on infrastructure spending

The NHS is missing out on tens of millions of pounds from housing developers because councils are failing to ask for the funds.

Roads investment three times higher in London than counties

New CCN analysis has revealed substantial regional disparities in local investment in England’s roads and for pothole filling.

Air quality-related heart attacks could exceed 160,000 by 2030

Heart and circulatory disease deaths attributed to particulate matter air pollution could exceed 160,000 over the next decade in the UK.

New StreetLink services for London’s rough sleepers

Sadiq Khan is launching a new service with StreetLink to allow homeless people in London better access to immediate help.

Cardiff awarded £21m for air quality improvements

Cardiff Council has been awarded £21 million to implement a series of measures to implement clean air proposals.

Significant reduction recorded in Newcastle’s in carbon footprint

A new report has shown that Newcastle City Council has reduced its carbon footprint by 13 per cent over the last financial year.

Nearly 14,000 affordable homes lost to office conversions

Communities have lost out on more than 13,500 desperately-needed affordable homes in the past four years.

West Midlands reports on next climate change steps

The West Midlands Combined Authority has released its report on tackling climate change across the region.

Newcastle councillors backs clean air toll plan

Plans for a clean air toll in Newcastle City Centre have been backed by Newcastle City Council.

Children's centres changes and closures likely in Suffolk

Suffolk County Council has launched a review of its Children’s Centre service with a view to strengthening its current family offer.

One in four young people with mental health referral 'rejected'

A quarter of children and young people referred to mental health services in England last year were not accepted for treatment.

National Trust pledges 20m new trees in next decade

The National Trust has announced a series of new initiatives to tackle climate change, including planting 20 million new trees.

Lincolnshire targets flood works in budget plans

Lincolnshire County Council is set to invest additional money in highways maintenance and flooding as part of its budget next year.

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