Number of workless households falls by 49,000

The number of households in the UK where no one is working has fallen by 49,000 in just one year, according to the latest figures.

New plans to tackle Chelmsford city centre congestion

Plans to transform Chelmsford’s transport network for drivers, pedestrians, bus users and cyclists have been announced by Essex County Council.

Government ‘must acknowledge health contributes to nation’s potential’

Research published by the NLGN calls for public health to be more fully recognised as an economic asset that boosts workforce productivity.

Half of care homes in England failing

A new investigation of care home inspections data reveals a postcode lottery of care home quality across England.

The City Conversation looks to tackle homelessness

The City Conversation, organised by Oxford City Council, brought together 100 stakeholders to discuss rough sleeping and homelessness in Oxford.

Significant investment for West Sussex council

West Sussex County Council has confirmed plans towards a balanced budget for 2018/19 as it reveals a refreshed five-year programme.

New plans to streamline support for farmers

The Environment Secretary has announced new plans to streamline support for farmers.

Stark social mobility postcode lottery in Britain

A stark social mobility postcode lottery exists in Britain where the chances of someone from a disadvantaged background succeeding in life is bound to where they live.

‘Let all councils borrow to build’, says Nick Forbes

The senior vice-chair of LGA has urged the government to allow all councils to borrow to build at the House of Commons’ Treasury Select Committee.

Tourism continues to boost Newport’s economy

Newport’s tourism industry is continuing to boom, official figures reveal.

River forecasts provide Calderdale flood risk information

The Environment Agency has created a new free service which provides people in the Calder Valley with river forecasts to help them manage flood risks.

Sadiq Khan vows to protect ‘the lungs of the capital’

The Mayor of London has strengthened his commitment to protect London’s Green Belt and set out plans to make more than half of London green by 2050.

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Event Diary

DISCOVER | DEVELOP | DISRUPT

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

The organisers of the world’s largest dedicated hydrogen event, World Hydrogen 2024 Summit & Exhibition have announced it’s return to Rotterdam in May 2024, with an expansion of a whole extra summit day. Sustainable Energy Council (SEC) are partnering with the Government of the Netherlands, the Province of Zuid-Holland, the City of Rotterdam, and the Port of Rotterdam to host an extended, larger scale Summit in 2024, to expand the event to meet the surging demand.