New toolkit gives crucial governance guidance

Localis and the Centre for Governance have launched a set of practical toolkits to help council officers and councillors navigate governance risk and resilience.

Government taking control from Scottish Parliament

A new report has argued that the Scottish Parliament’s devolved powers are being eroded by the government following the 2016 Brexit vote.

Police to get powers to tackle unauthorised encampments

Priti Patel has announced new criminal offence to target trespassers using vehicles to reside on land who are causing disruption to local communities.

Childcare providers struggling to remain sustainable

Britain’s parents are paying four per cent more for childcare for children under two, and five per cent more for children aged two than they were one year ago.

Jenrick confirms extension of pavement licences

Robert Jenrick has announced his intention to extend pavement licences for a further 12 months to help the hospitality industry recover.

10 new hydrogen buses for Aberdeen’s fleet

Funding of £4.5 million has been awarded to Aberdeen City Council for the introduction of 10 new hydrogen buses into the city’s public transport fleet.

Free rapid tests now available for all businesses

All businesses in England are now able to sign up to the government’s free coronavirus workplace testing programme.

Children are less active than before lockdown

More than two in three parents say they have seen their children’s physical activity levels decrease during lockdown.

£79 million to boost mental health in schools

The government has announced that nearly three million children in England to be supported by mental health support teams in schools.

The government ‘lacks a plan for how it will achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050’ despite setting the target in law almost two years ago.

£15.2m placemaking fund for Welsh town centres

Hannah Blythyn has announced a £15.2 million ‘placemaking’ funding package to help Wales’s town centres build back better.

New specialised support to tackle obesity

Over £70 million is to be invested into weight management services, enabling up to 700,000 adults to have access to support that can help them to lose weight.

Sunak delivers Budget amid coronavirus pandemic

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced his Budget spending plans, the most important for decades as the UK continues to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.

Tree City of the World status for Birmingham

Birmingham has been named as a Tree City of the World for the second year running, highlighting the city’s dedication towards planting and conserving trees.

Energy efficiency improvements for Leeds council housing

Leeds City Council is to invest £100 million on measures to help tenants save money and cut carbon by improving energy efficiency over the next five years.

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UKREiiF has quickly become a must-attend in the industry calendar for Government departments and local authorities.

The multi-award-winning UK Construction Week (UKCW), is the UK’s biggest trade event for the built environment that connects the whole supply chain to be the catalyst for growth and positive change in the industry.