Welsh Government publishes draft Transport Strategy

The Welsh Government has published its new draft transport strategy pledging a major reduction in carbon emissions from the transport network.

Government ‘seriously off track’ to meet climate objectives

Labour has warned that the latest official figures from BEIS reveal that the UK is seriously behind in its performance to meet its own carbon budgets.

Social landlords required to report on residents’ satisfaction

Robert Jenrick has revealed the government’s social housing white paper, making landlords more accountable for the services they deliver.

Newcastle named global 'climate leader'

Newcastle has been named one of the world’s ‘climate leaders’ by climate research provider CDP for its efforts to become carbon neutral by 2030.

Bidding process opens for Freeports applications

The bidding process to establish new, innovative Freeports that will 'turbo-charge post-Brexit trade' have now opened.

Pilot for care home family members to get regular testing

Named family and friends may soon be able to regularly visit loved ones in care homes as a new testing pilot is launched.

Digital inclusion is key to tackling health inequalities

A project trialling digital technology with disadvantaged communities has found that tackling the ‘digital divide’ is crucial to reducing health inequalities.

A million young people could be missing full-time education

More than a million young people in England could be missing formal full-time education, fuelled by significant gaps in education legislation.

Londoners feel climate change is a significant threat

London Councils has revealed that seven out of ten Londoners agree that tackling climate change is a priority for the capital.

Greater protections announced for England’s iconic landscapes

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has announced greater protections for iconic landscapes and the creation of new national parks.

Local gov must be able to lead with NHS on vaccination drive

The LGA says that councils should be able to act shoulder-to-shoulder with the NHS in the distribution of a coronavirus vaccine.

£2.2bn to see businesses through national restrictions

Small businesses will receive a significant £2.2 billion from the government to help them through the current period of national restrictions.

One in six councils have on-street EV charge points

The AA has found that just one in six English councils have installed on-street charge points in residential areas.

Further funding for cycling and walking announced

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced that councils will receive a further £175 million to create safe space for cycling and walking.

More than 19,000 jobs created by Kickstart Scheme

Over 19,000 job placements for unemployed young people have so far been created under the government’s £2 billion Kickstart Scheme.

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