Newcastle launches new e-scooter trial

Newcastle City Council has launched a new trial that will see 250 scooters available to hire in locations across the city.

Climate and nature investment must be prioritised

The EAC has published its report on how to 'grow back better' after coronavirus – to create a greener, healthier and more resilient economy.

Labour highlights most at risk high streets in England

Labour has identified the 20 places in England most at risk of ‘hollowed out’ high streets because of their high number of hospitality and retail businesses.

Children face postcode lottery in half-term food support

The decision not to extend free school meals over February half-term leaves 1.4 million children facing a five-day postcode lottery in food support.

First hydrogen-fuelled homes to be built in Gateshead

The UK’s first homes with household appliances fuelled entirely by hydrogen are to be built in Gateshead.

Think tank calls for new ‘Northern Big Bang’

Billions of pounds of private sector investment could be unlocked in the North of England and create an economic Big Bang for the region.

Pandemic support for renters extended

Renters will continue to be supported during the ongoing national lockdown restrictions, with an extension to the ban on bailiff evictions announced.

Local authorities get £500 million to fix potholes

Councils have been allocated their share of £500 million for highways maintenance, with the funding expected to fix the equivalent of 10 million potholes.

Two thirds of London’s nurseries risk closure

Childcare providers across the capital will struggle to survive the year, with those in deprived areas being at the greatest disadvantage.

Councils key to vaccine rollout success

The Local Government Association has highlighted the fundamental role local authorities have played in the vaccine rollout.

Plans to turn vacant shops into homes challenged

High street associations are fighting government plans to allow empty shops to be turned into housing without planning permission.

Security measures key to enabling high streets to flourish

Security measures will be a crucial part of the successful redevelopment of our high streets as they seek to reinvent themselves after coronavirus.

Additional support to help a small number of councils

The government has announced details of additional support to a small number of councils who are unable to balance their budgets.

Local government finance settlement confirmed for next year

The local government finance settlement has been confirmed for next year with councils to share £51.3 billion.

NHS to be reformed to tackle ‘burdensome bureaucracy’

Health Secretary Matt Hancock is expected to outline plans to create a ‘more innovative and responsive’ NHS with reforms on the way.

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