Thérèse Coffey has announced that 25 new schemes will receive a share of £36 million to improve flood protection over the next three years.

The Environment Secretary has announced that a deposit return scheme to increase recycling rates and reduce waste pollution will be consulted upon.

Communities Secretary Sajid Javid has announced action to ensure that Northamptonshire County Council improves its financial management.

Hannah Blythyn has announced a £56 million programme to improve flood and coastal erosion defences across Wales.

Older people in private rented accommodation are ‘invisible’ in policy decisions on housing and age-related issues, says new report.

A £25 million funding boost for bus services in Wales has been announced to better support necessary bus transport across 22 local authorities.

Cycling UK says local authorities have spent at least £43.3 million dealing with compensation claims and legal costs due to potholes over the last five years.

The Local Government Association has warned that an increase in the use of online shopping is leading to increased congestion and road deterioration.

Derby City Council has signed agreements with DHA confirming the local charity’s plans to run all ten proposed Community Managed Libraries.

Sajid Javid has written to 15 local authorities to inform them of decisions on intervention following their continued failure to produce a local plan.

The Department for Transport has announced that a further £100 million is being given to councils to help repair potholes.

NICE has encouraged councils to improve routes for pedestrians and cyclists to enable people to be more physically active.

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