Levelling up policy won’t help ‘under-served’ communities

Lack of clear objectives in the government’s levelling up agenda are set to hinder rather than help communities most in need of support.

Government accused of having wrong priorities on housing

Labour has accused the government of having the wrong priorities on housing pushing the dream of homeownership further out of reach for many.

Government urged to make remote meetings permanent

The National Association of Local Councils has again urged the government to make remote meetings a permanent option for local councils.

New services to help people achieve a healthier weight

The NHS Digital Weight Management Programme is being launched to help thousands of adults and children achieve a healthy weight and boost their well-being.

Rough sleeping has risen in London over the past year

Rough sleeping has risen in London over the past year, despite the government pledging to house everyone during the pandemic.

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.

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