Drop in traffic fails to prevent pothole issues

RAC patrols still had to go to the rescue of 1,766 drivers whose vehicles had fallen foul of potholes, despite lockdown restrictions since April.

Johnson promises future independent inquiry

At Prime Minister’s Questions, Boris Johnson committed to an ‘independent inquiry’ into the coronavirus pandemic.

Blackburn with Darwen seeks to avoid local lockdown

Blackburn with Darwen Council has announced fresh rules to restrict the spread of coronavirus in an effort to avoid a centrally imposed lockdown.

Better data needed to help councils combat coronavirus

Labour is calling on the government to release more information to local authorities to help contain local spread of coronavirus in future.

Majority of elderly planning applications are speculative

A new report from the ARCO and consultancy Carterwood has called for planning system to be reformed to reduce waste and inefficiency.

Government must act to stop £158m in bailiff fees

The government needs to act to prevent council tax loading £158 million in bailiff and court fees on to people who can’t pay following the pandemic.

Expand free school meals to address child food insecurity

The Children’s Right2Food Campaign is calling on the government to address child food insecurity by expanding free school meals.

Health professionals needed to support vulnerable children

Barnardo’s has said that it needs the help of health professionals to help stop vulnerable young people missing out on vital support.

Latest Test and Trace statistics published

Statistics covering 25 June to 1 July of the NHS Test and Trace service have been published by the Department of Health and Social Care.

Survey highlights worrying isolation of dementia patients

Research has shown that eight in 10 people living alone with dementia have seen no family or friends since March.

Parts of civil service could move from capital to regions

Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove has said that parts of the civil service will be moved out of London to other English regions.

Much-needed EU money going back to Brussels

£730 million in vital EU cash risks being sent back to Brussels if the funding is not allocated by the government before the end of the year.

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Local councils are set to cut services as they count the cost of lost income from commercial investments during the coronavirus pandemic.

£5bn investment needed to meet energy pledges

Local leaders have called for government ministers to spend £5bn towards meeting Conservative manifesto pledges on energy and insulation.

Economic impact of virus must not increase North-South divide

Angela Rayner has warned against a repeat of the Thatcher-era ‘managed decline’ for Northern communities.

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