PHE highlights ways local areas can prevent mental ill health

PHE has launched a new tool for local public health teams identifying the most cost effective mental health programmes.

Publication of terms of reference for Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety published

The government has published the terms of reference for the independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety.

Nearly 300 community micro-enterprises now operating across Somerset

A project that helps people with good ideas set up a very small help, care or support service has been delivered in Somerset.

Oxford City and County Council to install 100 electric vehicle charging stations in residential streets

Oxford City Council and Oxfordshire County Council are to install 100 electric vehicle charging stations in Oxford’s residential streets.

£11 million for green buses across England

Bus users across England will benefit from cleaner and greener journeys with a roll out of low emission buses.

New fund to reduce litter in England

Almost £500,000 will be awarded to community projects to tackle littering, the Environment Minister has announced.

Government completes large-scale fire safety testing programme

The final wall cladding combination has passed and meets current Building Regulations guidance.

85 per cent drop in new homes for vulnerable

Government plans have caused housing associations, who provide vital supported, sheltered and extra care housing, to slash plans to build new homes

Record £40m election donations for political parties

New figures have revealed that political parties in the UK received a record £40.1million in donations in the run up to June’s General Election.

Highest levels in a decade for housebuilding

New DCLG figures reveal that the number of new build homes that have started to be built has surged to the highest level since 2008.

Hull awards waste processing contract

Hull City Council has awarded a seven-year contract to Geminor to divert more than 80 per cent of the region’s municipal waste from landfill.

Stafford waste contract to be announced

A £35 million waste contract serving households across Stafford Borough is to be awarded to Veolia.

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