£6.5 million for new English language programme

A new £6.5 million English language programme to help local authorities meet the English language needs of their communities.

Councils warn of £6.5 million funding gap by 2025

The Local Government Association has warned that local services in England face an overall funding gap of almost £6.5 billion by 2025.

Islington to use waste heat from the Tube to warm buildings

An energy centre will use waste heat from the London Underground to provide heating and hot water to more than 1,350 homes in Islington.

National scandal of poor housing for over-55s revealed

The Centre for Ageing Better has revealed that more than two million over-55s are living in a home that endangers their health or well-being.

Thousands of public toilet closures since 2010

Government cuts have heightened public hygiene problems with the closure of more than a fifth of public toilets in Britain during the past decade.

‘Levelling up’ agenda cannot overlook shire counties

A new CCN report has warned the government that it cannot overlook shire counties in its ‘levelling up’ agenda.

£210m to help people in Wales build their own home

A new £210 million scheme to assist people build their own home and increase the supply of housing in Wales has been launched.

Most EV-friendly local authorities revealed

A new index has revealed the best places to own an electric or hybrid-electric vehicle, as well as the locations with the highest uptake of ULEVs.

Investment revolution needed to tackle climate in London

The capital will only become a more resilient city if there is a complete restructuring of green finance systems across London.

Social care expenditure continues to rise

New research has found that councils’ expenditure on both adult and children’s social care continues to rise at an alarming rate.

Safeguarding system needs to do more against abuse

An independent panel has argued that the safeguarding system needs to do more to protect children from abuse and neglect.

Poor local transport linked to struggling schools

There is an alarming overlap between places in England with slow public transport and places with struggling secondary schools.

Public want reduced car use and increased cycling

The new Sustran’s Bike Life report shows increasing levels of public support to reduce car use and make it easier for people to cycle.

UK in danger of failing a generation of children

The RCPCH has warned that the UK is in danger of ‘failing a generation’ of children, with progress of health well-being having stalled.

£5bn national discounts threatening RTB future

Tenants have received discounts of nearly £5 billion to help purchase their council home under the Right to Buy scheme since April 2012.

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