Lib Dems, Plaid Cymru and Greens agree electoral pact

The Liberal Democrats, Plaid Cymru and the Green Party have finalised a plan to step aside for each other in the General Election.

Zero carbon transport plan for Leeds City Region underway

A detailed project is underway to determine how the Leeds City Region can become a net zero carbon economy by 2038.

Food bank-reliant households live off £50 a week

Almost one in five using food banks have no money coming in at all in the month before being referred for emergency food.

Energy efficiency measures cut Oxford’s carbon footprint

Oxford City Council has reduced its carbon emissions by more than 900 tonnes in the last year, thanks to a number of energy efficiency measures.

£4.7 million to cut school exclusions in London

London’s Violence Reduction Unit is investing £4.7 million to tackle school exclusions.

Green Party pledges £100bn a year for climate action

The Green Party has pledged to invest £100 billion a year in climate action for a decade if her party gets into power.

Four-day week would cost public sector billions

Moving to a 32-hour week over the coming decade would cost the public sector alone £45 billion on current productivity levels.

Scottish social housing to be more energy efficient

People who rent their homes will get warmer and cheaper-to-heat housing as a result of major Scottish Government investment.

Majority of private renters missing out on a social home

91 per cent of private renters who need a social home are unable to get one and are left on waiting lists, often for years on end.

Lib Dems pledge 'Remain bonus' for public services

Jo Swinson has said that stopping Brexit will deliver a £50 billion ‘Remain bonus’ for public services over the next five years.

New Code of Practice to provide greater parking regulation

A new Code of Practice will bring greater regulation to the parking industry, making it easier for drivers to challenge unfair parking tickets.

Rising hardship behind families needing council support

A survey has suggested that a rise in family conflict and hardship is behind the current heightened pressures on child protection services.

Counties cannot be ignored in the General Election

Council leaders have warned that county areas cannot be ignored during the upcoming General Election in December.

MPs demand action against irresponsible fireworks use

The Petitions Committee has called on the government to take action on irresponsible fireworks use and improve industry regulation.

More action needed for women’s role in devolution

The Fawcett Society is calling for women’s voices to be better heard in devolution and across the boards of combined authorities.

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