Burnham outlines plans for accessible public transport

Andy Burnham has launched Our Network, Manchester’s ten-year plan to create an integrated, modern and accessible public transport system.

Homeless deaths higher in austerity hit areas

Local government funding cuts are disproportionately hitting areas that have the highest numbers of deaths among homeless people.

Children should be taught cold water shock dangers

The LGA has issued a water safety warning ahead of rising temperatures when casual swimmers may be tempted to take a dip in open water.

Young people’s gambling addiction service launched

NHS England has announced that the first NHS gambling clinic for children will open this year as part of a new network of services for addicts.

£377m bid to transform sustainable travel in North East

Two North East Combined Authorities have launched an ambitious £377 million bid to transform the way people travel around the North East.

Clean electricity overtaking fossil fuels

National Grid has revealed that clean energy has nudged ahead of coal and gas in Britain.

Fifth of Welsh councils jobs lost due to austerity

A new report has highlighted the extraordinary impact that a decade of austerity has had on the council workforce in Wales.

Liverpool to build new council homes for 21st century

Liverpool City Council has been given the green light to construct a new generation of local authority homes fit for the 21st century.

Northern Powerhouse ‘undermined’ by austerity

IPPR North has said that the Northern Powerhouse is being ‘undermined’ by austerity despite signs of economic growth.

'One in four' seeking shelter are refugees

Almost a quarter of those seeking shelter with key homelessness agencies in Manchester, London and Leicester are refugees.

Electric minibus provides accessible transport in Kent

Kent County Council has introduced an electric minibus to provide accessible transport services for disabled and vulnerable people.

Community Sentence Treatment pilots to be rolled out

Vulnerable offenders in the criminal justice system will be offered targeted treatment under new plans to further reduce re-offending.

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