Cycle to Work scheme includes e-bike perks

Commuters now have more opportunities to improve the environment and speed up their journey to work, thanks to updated Cycle to Work guidance.

£20m for London’s community projects

London’s town centres, high streets and local regeneration projects will benefit from £20 million in funding made available by the Mayor of London.

A review recommends a shift towards councils working jointly with the NHS to co-commission services specifically for sexual health.

Cutting speeds from 30mph to 20mph is expected to significantly reduce the likelihood of death and serious injury.

The consultation proposes a stronger voice for residents of high-rise buildings.

The government is seeking views on the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 to ensure it is fit-for-purpose. 

Projects aim to improve outcomes for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities in the areas of educational attainment, health and social integration.

Over two-thirds of respondents said new cyclist legislation should include bikes having a registration number to make them identifiable

Funding needed to tackle ‘national SEN emergency’

More than 130 extra children and young people with special needs are being supported by councils every day.

Wholesale review of Britain’s business rates system needed

Andy Street has called for a wholesale review of Britain’s business rates system in an attempt to save struggling high streets.

Easy steps could lift more than 700,000 children out of poverty

The Child Poverty Action Group is calling for re-investment in social security support for the UK’s children.

Majority of litter in canals found to be plastic

The Canal & River Trust has found that abandoned plastics now account for 59 per cent of the litter found in canals in England and Wales.

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

The multi-award-winning UK Construction Week (UKCW), is the UK’s biggest trade event for the built environment that connects the whole supply chain to be the catalyst for growth and positive change in the industry.