Kickstart scheme for youth employment fails to deliver

The PAC has said that the £1.9 billion ‘emergency intervention’ Kickstart scheme has supported far fewer young people than predicted.

Concerns over reforms to adult social care

Concerns are growing that the government’s reforms to adult social care are underfunded and could exacerbate existing pressures.

Lowest average council tax expected in Wandsworth

Wandsworth Council is proposing to cut council tax for the next year, believed to be the only local authority to be reducing council tax bills.

Youth services cuts could pay for over 1,000 youth workers

More than 1,000 youth and community support workers could be recruited using money removed from a flagship government fund for youth services.

Faster progress needed to tackle housing energy efficiency

A lack of clear government strategies and insufficient financial incentives are undermining progress on decarbonisation in the residential sector.

Derelict sites in three regions transformed into new homes

The government has said that derelict and underused brownfield sites across the country will be transformed into new homes.

One in ten know someone making false claim on Council Tax

Brits are being urged to report fraud as new research reveals one in 10 know someone dishonestly claiming a discount on their Council Tax Bill.

Number of rough sleepers reaches eight-year low

LUHC has reported that the number of people sleeping rough on England’s streets is at its lowest level in eight years and has halved since 2017.

Public transport in UK cities most expensive in Europe

The UK’s largest cities, Birmingham, London and Greater Manchester, are ranked amongst the worst in Europe for public transport affordability.

SMEs face recurring barriers to carbon reduction

A survey from the SME Climate Hub has found that the most common barrier to SME climate action is a lack of resources, followed by a lack of funding.

Households urged to get ready for £150 council tax rebate

English households are being urged to set up direct debits with their local council to receive a council tax rebate of £150.

Digital Housing Strategy to improve Glasgow’s housing services

Glasgow City Council has worked in partnership with Registered Social Landlords and private landlords to develop a Digital Housing Strategy for the city.

North Northamptonshire commits to carbon neutral by 2030

Less than a year after coming into being, North Northamptonshire Council has announced that it is committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2030.

Over 100 places to see improved access to culture and arts

Access to arts and culture will be transformed with plans to increase and better distribute funding for the sector to previously neglected areas.

New Route to Net Zero Standard launched

The Carbon Trust has launched the new Route to Net Zero Standard, a key driver in its mission to accelerate the move to a decarbonised future.

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