Details of how £11.6 billion of funding from the Scottish Government will be distributed to individual local authorities in 2021-22 have been published.

All new developments must meet local standards

Local communities will be at the heart of plans to make sure that new developments in their area are beautiful and well-designed.

£40m to help victims of domestic abuse during pandemic

Victims of rape and domestic abuse will be helped by a major £40 million funding boost for specialist support services.

£9.4m investment in children’s mental health services

The Welsh Government has announced that more than £9 million will be available specifically to support children and young people.

Further support for flood resilience measures

Householders in flood-hit areas who install property flood resilience measures could soon be able to obtain discounted insurance premiums.

£93 million announced for road upgrades

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has pledged £93 million for major road upgrades across the country.

One in six struggling to afford broadband

New research from Citizens Advice has found that more than one in six people are struggling to afford their broadband during the third lockdown.

Coronavirus jab now offered at every eligible care home

The NHS has now offered the coronavirus vaccine to residents at every eligible care home with older residents across England.

Devolution deal for West Yorkshire signed into law

Local Government Minister Luke Hall has signed an Order bringing into law a historic devolution deal for West Yorkshire.

LGA Housing Advisers’ Programme applicants chosen

The Local Government Association has announced the 17 successful applicants for its Housing Advisers Programme for this year.

‘Concerning’ profit and debt levels in children’s care

The government’s review of children’s social care needs to consider the impact of increasing private equity and stock market involvement.

World’s first hydrogen double deckers for Aberdeen

The world's first fleet of double decker hydrogen buses has officially been launched into service by Aberdeen City Council.

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UKREiiF has quickly become a must-attend in the industry calendar for Government departments and local authorities.

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