Labour highlights most at risk high streets in England

Labour has identified the 20 places in England most at risk of ‘hollowed out’ high streets because of their high number of hospitality and retail businesses.

Unions call for a ‘substantial​’ pay rise for ​council workers

Three local government unions ​have submitted a pay claim ​for 2021/22, which they say begin​s to redress a decade of cuts to councils.

Children face postcode lottery in half-term food support

The decision not to extend free school meals over February half-term leaves 1.4 million children facing a five-day postcode lottery in food support.

First hydrogen-fuelled homes to be built in Gateshead

The UK’s first homes with household appliances fuelled entirely by hydrogen are to be built in Gateshead.

Carbon reducing heating network backed for South West

Plans for a new carbon emission-reducing, energy efficient district heating network have been unveiled by Devon County Council.

Think tank calls for new ‘Northern Big Bang’

Billions of pounds of private sector investment could be unlocked in the North of England and create an economic Big Bang for the region.

£398m fall in funding for local road maintenance

Despite new funding allocations for road maintenance, analysis has found that funding for councils has fallen £398 million compared to last year.

Pandemic support for renters extended

Renters will continue to be supported during the ongoing national lockdown restrictions, with an extension to the ban on bailiff evictions announced.

Local authorities get £500 million to fix potholes

Councils have been allocated their share of £500 million for highways maintenance, with the funding expected to fix the equivalent of 10 million potholes.

Ten-year plan for Edinburgh’s net zero carbon transport system

A ten-year plan to deliver a better connected, net zero carbon transport system in Edinburgh has been published.

£125 million for councils to support domestic abuse victims

£125 million of funding will be allocated to councils to help ensure that domestic abuse victims and the children are able to access the support they need.

Two thirds of London’s nurseries risk closure

Childcare providers across the capital will struggle to survive the year, with those in deprived areas being at the greatest disadvantage.

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