New planning requirements on fire safety

New planning requirements will seek to ensure that high-rise developments consider fire safety at the earliest stages of planning.

80 per cent of shops on high streets could be lost to PDRs

New research from the Town and Country Planning Association has exposed the potential risk to high-street posed by change of planning laws.

Loneliness and mistrust in government on the rise

A new Carnegie UK report has highlighted an increase in loneliness and a worrying decline in trust in government.

£5bn broadband upgrade for 2.2 million rural homes

Millions of people in rural England will get access to faster broadband speeds as part of a £5 billion plan to level up internet access across the UK.

Council leaders warn of temporary accommodation crisis

As many as 119,830 children in England will be living in temporary accommodation during the end-of-year Summer school break.

Pandemic has created ‘perfect storm’ of health inequalities

The pandemic has created a ‘perfect storm’ of existing inequality, leading to higher rates of coronavirus infections amongst the most disadvantaged people.

Government urged to launch a children activity campaign

The Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee has urged the government to renew efforts to get people exercising.

Planning permission granted for new UK Holocaust Memorial

Planning permission has been granted to build the country’s first national Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre in Victoria Tower Gardens, next to Parliament.

Increase in new energy efficient homes

New government figures indicate a 16 per cent increase in supply of energy efficient homes compared to last year.

£30m Changing Places toilets fund open for applications

Councils are being urged to apply for a share of a £30 million fund to install Changing Places toilets in public places and tourist attractions.

Over 1,000 flood schemes to benefit from record investment

More than £860 million is to be invested in flood alleviation schemes this year with further action including improvements to flood insurance.

Plans to strengthen council finances announced

Plans to strengthen council finances, reduce risk to public funds and ensure councils are delivering value for money for taxpayers have been published.

Charging an EV should be convenient and inexpensive

A clear policy framework is essential to ensure that industry can deliver the vehicles and charging infrastructure required to deliver the government’s ambition.

Metro Mayors join forces on Housing First extension

Three Metro Mayors have joined forces to call for an extension of the Housing First pilot scheme for tackling homelessness.

Government launches new National Disability Strategy

The National Disability Strategy will seek to provide more accessible housing, easier commuting and better job prospects for disabled people.

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