Secondary school places likely to run out within five years

Up to a third of local areas in England risk being oversubscribed for secondary school places within five years.

Campaigners say hundreds of libraries could close

Hundreds of libraries across the UK could be closed amid the economic devastation wrought by coronavirus.

Free electric vehicle loans for Bristol businesses

Businesses in Bristol are set to enjoy free electric vehicle loans thanks to a £3 million grant secured by Bristol City Council.

PM warned over axing of Public Health England

More than 70 health organisations have written to Boris Johnson expressing concern over the recent abolition of Public Health England.

Labour calls for ‘Close the Gap’ strategy

Labour has called for a national ‘Close the Gap’ strategy for school catch-up, as studies suggest closures have widened the gap between pupils.

LGA launches Net Zero Innovation Programme

The LGA and UCL have launched the Net Zero Innovation Programme to address climate challenges at a local level.

Bristol City Council celebrates carbon reductions

Carbon emissions produced by Bristol City Council have dropped by nearly 80 per cent since 2005.

£2 million fund for local action on air quality

The government has announced the latest round of funding for local projects to improve air quality across England.

Survey finds public support for local lockdowns

The public are prepared by overwhelming majorities to support local lockdowns if coronavirus flares up in their area.

Broadband speeds in UK among slowest in Europe

An annual ranking of average international broadband speeds has revealed that the UK is among the slowest in Europe.

Government’s £2bn Kickstart scheme opens

A new scheme to help young people into work has been launched in the hope of creating high-quality, government-subsidised jobs across the UK.

Merging councils risks ‘alienating’ communities, says DCN

The District Councils Network is urging ministers not to implement proposals to scrap 213 smaller councils and replace them with 25 larger bodies.

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