A new report published by the RAC has found capital spending on local roads in England to be at its lowest level for over a decade. 

300,000 homes will be better protected from flooding by 2021 following a £2.3 billion investment in flood defence schemes.

Data published by the RAC Foundation has revealed that 2,375 council-maintained road bridges are unable to carry the heaviest vehicles, and it will cost £328 million to repair them.

The government has announced plans to close all coal-fired power stations by 2025 and restrict their use by 2023.

A new report by the National Trust has stated that only one in three coastal planning authorities have maintained up-to-date policies on how to deal with rising sea levels and more frequent storms.

The government has announced £1.5 million funding to convert unused areas into small green spaces, known as ‘pocket parks’.

Edinburgh Council expects to save approximately £77 million over the next 20 years through upgrading its street lights to LEDs.

Local government pension funds in London and Greater Manchester have invested £60 million in renewable energy as part of a new infrastructure investment scheme.

The Innovate UK's Energy Catalyst will see over 40 new technologies gain funding to help tackle a variety of energy issues.

New report outlines plans to adopt a new ecosystem approach

Latest round brings total number of projects approved by Rural Priorities to 5,350

Scheme cost approximately £7m.

Aim to make homes more energy efficient whilst stimulating the green job market.

Nine organisations to receive additional funding next year.

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