Charities call for second Everyone In scheme in England

The government has been urged to bring back the Everyone In scheme to protect rough sleepers during the country's second national lockdown.

Labour calls for decisive action over next four weeks

Jonathan Ashworth has stressed that the next weeks must be used to expand testing and fix contact tracing to avoid the mistakes of the summer. 

Six Renault ZOE's for Islington Council's property services

Islington Council has taken delivery of six Renault ZOEs for use by the Voids Team within its Housing Property Services division.

Councils urged to approve more 'Right to Build' plans

Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has announced a review to make it easier for people to build their own home.

Additional income needed to prevent nursery closures

A quarter of nurseries and childminders in deprived areas of England say they will not get by beyond Christmas without additional income.

Record numbers claiming council tax support

More than 2.5 million working age people across England claimed a discount on their council tax between April and June this year.

Government will not cut 300,000 housing target

Robert Jenrick has defended the government’s housing plans, saying that the government won’t cut its target to build 300,000 homes a year.

Coronavirus has hit 'critical' stage in England

The coronavirus pandemic has now reached a ‘critical’ stage in England, with a dramatic increase in infections recorded across all areas of the country.

Oxford announces appointment of scientific advisor

Oxford City Council has appointed its first scientific advisor who will support the council as it continues to tackle the climate emergency.

Plans for UK’s largest zero carbon development in York

City of York Council has submitted planning applications for its first generation of zero-carbon, exceptional yet affordable homes.

Rapid review launched into London Borough of Croydon

Robert Jenrick has confirmed that a rapid non-statutory review will be conducted into the London Borough of Croydon.

Funding to provide new homes for rough sleepers

More than £150 million is to be made available across England to provide a permanent place to live for some of the most vulnerable in society.

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