Independent reviewers for councils requesting financial support

The government has appointed independent reviewers to undertake assurance reviews into eight councils.

Apps to help simplify home extension application process

Robert Jenrick has announced that two new apps are being launched to help homeowners improve and extend their homes.

Create post-Covid 'golden age' of cycling, ministers urged

Sustrans has urged the government to create a ‘golden age of cycling’ by capitalising on the surge of interest brought about by lockdown.

New proposals for the businesses rates system

The businesses rates system in England will be made fairer and more streamlined with more frequent property revaluations.

‘Toothless’ targets insufficient to stem tide of biodiversity loss

The Environmental Audit Committee has urged the government to conserve and restore UK biodiversity and ecosystems.

Councils call for urgent action on £1.3bn SEN deficit

England’s largest councils have called for urgent action in this year’s Spending Review to address a spiralling deficit in special educational needs services.

Councils’ cyber security is disjointed and under-resourced

A new report has highlighted a disparate and fragmented approach to cyber security among local authorities in the UK.

Call for evidence launched on behaviour in schools

The government is asking teachers and school leaders for views on managing good behaviour, including on the use of mobile phones in the school day.

Mobile connectivity programme targets rural areas

People in rural Scotland, Wales and the North East of England are set to enjoy huge improvements in mobile coverage.

Mental health emergency for adopted children

Adoption UK is warning of a mental health emergency amongst some of the UK’s most vulnerable children.

Lack of social infrastructure damaging for poorer areas

England’s poorest neighbourhoods have by far the biggest shortages of basic social infrastructure, such as parks and sports facilities.

UK has less than fifth of charge points needed for net zero

New analysis from the Labour Party has found that the UK only has 15 per cent of the charging points it needs to meet net zero.

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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.