Adopt social model to deal with mental health

Social workers are urging the government and NHS to promote the social model of health within new mental health legislation.

Waste Strategy fails to provide necessary flexibility

MPs have urged the government to be less prescriptive in its approach to tackling waste and improving recycling levels.

Support needed to build on public pollution action

A partnership approach involving the public, businesses, councils and government is needed to tackle harmful levels of air pollution.

Local authority schools to be more transparent

The DfE has invited views from across the education system on applying some of the financial measures used in academies to local authority run schools.

Rallying call to action for historic counties celebrations

A renaissance of historic county flags is well underway as the government publishes guidance to help councils celebrate their rich heritage.

Permitted development a risk to health and well-being

Councils are warning that homes created using permitted development rights are a potential threat to people’s health and well-being.

Domestic Abuse Bill introduced to Parliament

The government’s landmark Domestic Abuse Bill has been introduced in Parliament.

Millions of children growing up in poverty

Child poverty is becoming the norm in some parts of the UK, with more than half of children living trapped in poverty in some constituencies.

New inquiry launched into devolution success

The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee has launched a new inquiry into progress on devolution in England.

£4 million of new investment into Grimsby

The government has unveiled nearly £4 million of new investment into Grimsby as part of the next phase of its pioneering Town Deal.

Comprehensive DRS could provide £2bn boost

A comprehensive deposit return scheme for plastic bottles, cans and glass could boost the economy by £2 billion.

West of Britain powerhouse ‘waiting to happen’

A new report has highlighted the potential for a new economic powerhouse in the west of Britain.

Budget gap of up to £15m for East Sussex

A new report from East Sussex County Council has found that the authority will face a budget gap of up to £15 million in 2020/21.

Climate change action showing lack of ambition

The Committee on Climate Change has expressed shock that the UK has no proper plans for protecting people from the impacts of the climate crisis.

Government calls for evidence on floods and coastal erosion

The government has launched a call for evidence to protect against the devastating effects of flooding and coastal erosion.

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