‘Beacons of litter’ attracting more rubbish

New Keep Britain Tidy research has found that the presence of large, brightly-coloured items of litter act as a ‘beacon’ for more litter.

£6.1 billion programme of upgrades to major roads

The Department for Transport has unveiled a £6.1 billion programme of road improvements.

Renting increases risk of depression and lowers well-being

A new study has revealed that those who rent their homes for longer have more symptoms of depression and lower levels of well-being.

UK public sector ‘unprepared’ for GDPR

UK public sector organisations are unaware and unprepared for GDPR, new research shows.

New Parliament must tackle climate change inactivity

The CCC says the UK’s transition to a resilient, low-carbon economy is in danger of being derailed by a lack of government action on climate change.

Plans to modernise waste services announced

Plans for a modern refuse service have been set out by Birmingham City Council’s Cabinet.

Martin Duggan, general manager of the FIA

The Fire Industry Association officially launched their new qualifications in fire detection and alarms at the recent FIREX event in London.

National survey reveals variations in how Welsh councils are seen

There are big variations in how people in Wales rate the performance of local councils, a national survey has shown.

Taxpayers saved £643 million by councils sharing services

Councils sharing services have saved taxpayers more than half a billion pounds.

Foodbank use to increase, study warns

Benefit freezes and the continued changes to welfare are likely to drive up foodbank use in future years, a new study has warned.

120 tower blocks so far have combustible cladding, PM says

A total of 120 tower blocks across 37 local authority areas in England have failed fire safety tests so far, Theresa May has said.

Suicide and self-harm in prisons record high

Rates of self-inflicted deaths and self-harm in prison have risen significantly in the last five years, a new report has found.

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