Grant scheme to support farmers

A grant scheme to support rural businesses in Mid and East Devon is being expanded to support more applications from the farming community.

New car park charging proposals target congestion and pollution

Parking charges in Cambridge’s car parks are to change from April as part of the council’s plan to tackle congestion, air pollution and carbon emis

First drop in car sales since 2011 blamed on diesel ban

UK car sales declined in 2017 after five years of rapid growth, with the industry blaming government for a lack of confidence in diesel vehicles.

‘Latte levy’ on coffee cups to be introduced

The Environmental Audit Committee has called on the government to introduce a 25p latte levy on disposable coffee cups.

Councils warn NHS winter crisis should prompt government to fully fund social care

This year’s NHS winter crisis should push government to fully fund our social care system, council leaders have said.

Councils should embrace a bold ‘changemaking’ approach

A new paper, published by the NLGN, has argued that local authorities should adopt a bold ‘changemaking’ approach for its future steps.

Overflowing waste bins worse in London

Londoners are hardest hit by the effects of problem waste, new research into overflowing waste has revealed.

Free trees encouragement in Leicestershire

Leicestershire County Council is working with the Woodland Trust to improve the region’s green areas by offering free trees.

Brighton pinpoints potential housing brownfield sites

Brighton City Council has identified 180 brownfield sites as having potential to provide space for a number of new homes that the region needs.

£330 million to tackle societal challenges

£330 million from dormant bank and building society accounts will be used to help the homeless and disadvantaged young people over the next four years.

Stamp duty cut has saved thousands already

The Prime Minister has said that around 16,000 people have already benefited from the changes to stamp duty announced in the autumn Budget.

Councils paying excessive costs for paper

Some councils are paying up to seven times more for paper than others, an investigation has revealed.

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