Social investment pilot to fund 200 homes for rough sleepers

More people at risk of homelessness will be supported into accommodation through a new social investment pilot that will create over 200 move-on homes.

New plan to drive recovery of tourism sector

A new rail pass and vouchers for popular tourist attractions are at the heart of a plan to return domestic tourism to pre-pandemic levels by 2022.

Trial of rental e-scooters begins in London

TfL, London Councils and participating boroughs have launched a trial of rental e-scooters in the capital, which will last for up to twelve months.

Youth workers in Greater Manchester A&E departments

A new project will see youth workers embedded in A&E departments across Greater Manchester to engage with people who have been affected by violence.

Commissioners appointed to support Liverpool City Council

Local Government Secretary Robert Jenrick has appointed independent commissioners to oversee improvements at Liverpool City Council.

Ongoing maintenance needs funding certainty

ADEPT has published the results of its third survey on the impact of coronavirus on public rights of way.

Extra support to tackle sexual abuse in schools and colleges

Teachers and school leaders will be better supported to recognise sexual harassment and abuse and teach confidently about issues of consent.

More than 110 new Youth Hubs offer job help

Young people across all corners of Great Britain are now benefitting from new specialist employment support and advice from local Youth Hubs.

Bid to double number of hydrogen buses coming to Liverpool

Liverpool City Region’s planned hydrogen bus fleet could double in size – before the first vehicle even hits the road.

Core Cities UK hosts the first G7 U7 Urban Summit

City leaders and mayors from across the globe have gathered for the first G7 U7 conference, ahead of the G7 Summit in Cornwall.

London to open first dedicated detox unit for homeless people

London’s first dedicated detox unit for homeless people is set to open on 14 June to help save the lives of some of the city’s most vulnerable people.

Fund councils so they can invest in resilience

A new CCN report has claimed that councils need a long-term funding settlement to invest in organisational resilience.

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