Social care needs a ‘1948 moment’, says LGA

The LGA has said that immediate action is needed on social care as part of a new long-term plan in the spirit of the post-war reforms.

‘Catch-up’ education programme needs rethink, says LGA

Existing learning gaps have been exacerbated by the pandemic to such an extent that they are unlikely to be solved by a quick ‘catch-up’ initiative.

New guidance on safe use of council offices

Updated guidance on the safe use of council buildings has been published, following confirmation that virtual council meetings will not be extended.

Levelling up agenda still prioritising London

The Centre for Progressive Policy has revealed that the government’s key policies for economic recovery will benefit London over the rest of the UK.

Business rates relief boosted by £1.5 billion

A new Business Rates relief fund of £1.5 billion is available for businesses affected by coronavirus outside the retail, hospitality, and leisure sectors.

Union flag to be continuously flown on government buildings

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport has instructed for the Union flag to be flown on UK government buildings every day.

Labour calls for electric vehicle revolution

Labour’s Shadow Business Secretary Ed Miliband is calling for an electric vehicle revolution for every part of the country.

Recycling reforms include Deposit Return Scheme

Landmark reforms that will boost recycling, tackle plastic pollution and reduce litter have been announced.

Roll out clean air zones to tackle air pollution

The Green Alliance has stressed that the most effective way to deal with dirty air in the UK is to roll out clean air zones across the country.

Lord Kerslake to chair new homelessness commission

Lord Bob Kerslake is to lead a new independent commission seeking to learn the lessons from the effort to support rough sleepers during the pandemic.

300,000 homes better protected from flooding since 2015

The Environment Agency has announced that more than 300,000 homes are better protected from the effects of climate change compared with 2015.

Report calls for new devolution deal for Cornwall

Cornwall has ‘outgrown’ its original devolution deal and must be set on the path to ‘true’ devolution seen in other Celtic nations, says report.

Frontline funding for public health teams needed

Greater frontline funding for local public health teams is essential if we are to build back fairer from the devastating coronavirus pandemic.

Government underestimating decarbonising housing challenge

The government is failing to grasp the enormous challenge of decarbonising the UK’s housing stock, says committee.

Changing Futures programme to help more vulnerable

An expanded £64 million Changing Futures programme will help more adults facing multiple issues such as homelessness and domestic abuse.

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