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.

New Defra partnership with Forest for Cornwall

Defra and Forest for Cornwall have formed an innovative new National Woodland Creation Partnership pilot to drive regional tree planting.

Social care leaders call for social care system fix

The social care sector has united in a joint call on ministers to break their silence on the future of social care.

£212 million homes investment to help rough sleepers

Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has launched a multi-million-pound investment in dedicated homes to help rough sleepers across England.

Zero Emission Zone Pilot approved for Oxford

Oxford’s proposed ZEZ pilot has now been formally approved by Oxfordshire County Council’s Cabinet for launch in August.

Success of Everyone In exposed rough sleeping problem

The notable pandemic response success of the ‘Everyone In’ initiative has exposed gaps in the government’s approach to tackling rough sleeping.

Inquiry launched into council’s role in net zero aims

MPs have launched a new inquiry to examine the UK's strategy for meeting the 2050 'net zero' target at a local level.

Only half of culture funding paid out so far

Of the £830 million grants and loans funding awarded from the DCMS Culture Recovery Fund, only £495 million has been paid out.

Government must learn from past failures in data handling

The government must learn from past failures in data handling if it is to overcome the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic, say MPs.

Coronavirus pandemic 'biggest issue for voters'

A survey has found that coronavirus will be the most important issue to people as they cast their vote in the upcoming local elections.

£3 billion bus revolution announced

A new bus strategy will see passengers benefiting from more frequent, more reliable, easier to use bus services.

Average council tax exceeds £2,000 in two regions

The typical council tax bill for an average band D property in the North East and South West is set to exceed £2,000 a year for the first time.

Scotland sets out ‘world leading’ digital plans

An ambition to achieve ‘world leading’ levels of digital inclusion is at the heart of plans to equip Scotland for further technological transformation.

CMA launches study of children’s social care provision

The CMA has launched a study of children’s social care provision to examine concerns around high prices paid by local authorities.

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