Birmingham improvement panel praises progress

The Birmingham Independent Improvement Panel has reported on Birmingham City Council’s improvement progress since February 2017.

Highest number of young people in poverty for a decade

A new report has found that more vulnerable young people are living in poverty than at any time in the previous 10 years.

£15 million for northern culture and tech projects

A new £15 million fund has been made available for towns and cities across Northern England to support major culture and tech capital projects.

Newcastle City Council rolls out full fibre broadband

Newcastle City Council has announced the decision to rollout full fibre gigabit broadband across 25 of its social housing developments.

Financial problems caused by caring linked to increased feelings of social isolation

Almost 40 per cent of carers who reported serious financial difficulties also felt socially isolated, a survey has found.

£3 million North East flood scheme complete

The £3 million Lustrum Beck Flood Alleviation Scheme in Stockton-on-Tees is complete.

£65 million for UK’s largest Build to Rent site

The biggest development of homes built specifically for private rent in the UK is set to receive a £65 million boost from the government.

Fire safety testing programme continues

The second in the government’s series of fire safety tests of cladding and insulation combinations has been completed by the BRE.

Sexual health services ‘at tipping point’

Sexual health services are ‘at a tipping point’ after demand has increased and funds have decreased, councils warn.

Social care costing NHS hospitals £900 million a year

A huge shortfall in the number of beds in UK care homes may place more pressure on NHS hospital beds which already cost £900 million a year.

£665,000 for councils to target WEEE reuse

Producers and retailers of electrical equipment have launched a fund of £665,000 aimed at supporting projects to deliver increased levels of WEEE reuse.

New £3 million waste transfer station

A new £3 million waste transfer station has officially been opened on the outskirts of York.

Pages

Event Diary

DISCOVER | DEVELOP | DISRUPT

UKREiiF has quickly become a must-attend in the industry calendar for Government departments and local authorities.

The multi-award-winning UK Construction Week (UKCW), is the UK’s biggest trade event for the built environment that connects the whole supply chain to be the catalyst for growth and positive change in the industry.