Outstanding council tax debt rises to £4.4 billion

As of 31 March 2021, there was £4.4 billion of historic council tax outstanding in England, an increase of £841 million from 2019-20.

Committee warns of survival threat to festivals and culture

The government should support festivals which face a survival threat without government backed insurance indemnity against the risk of cancellation.

New advertising rules to help tackle childhood obesity

The health of children across the UK will be improved as new restrictions will mean they are less exposed to advertising of unhealthy foods.

Time is running out for realistic climate commitments

The government has been too slow to follow up their historic climate promises in the past year with delivery, according to the CCC.

New Plymouth and South Devon Community Forest announced

The Plymouth and South Devon Community Forest will be the first newly created Community Forest supported through the NCF.

First hydrogen double decker buses in London

Sadiq Khan has launched England’s first ever hydrogen double decker buses, marking another major step towards making the bus fleet zero-emission.  

COVID Local Support Grant extended to September

Families will receive extra support with food and key utility bills, thanks to the final extension of the COVID Local Support Grant.

£483 million to boost and improve school buildings

Pupils are set to benefit from improved school facilities, thanks to almost half a billion pounds being invested in school buildings this year.

Just half of local authorities employ a chief digital officer

Less than half of UK local authorities currently employ a chief digital officer responsible for overseeing the organisation’s digital transformation.

Shifting to electric vehicles isn’t enough says report

The government’s plan for decarbonising transport cannot be achieved through a shift to electric vehicles alone, says IPPR.

Northern cities and towns facing debt ‘avalanche’

People in many parts of Northern England and the Midlands face an ‘avalanche’ of debt as Covid-support is phased out this summer.

Jenrick plans to build upon success of ‘Everyone In’

Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has set out government plans to build on the hugely successful ‘Everyone In’ programme.

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