One in five children in need of a new home One in five children in need of a new home Nearly two millions children in England are living in overcrowded, unaffordable or unsuitable homes, according to the National Housing Federation.
Councils take historic next step in merger plans Councils take historic next step in merger plans Warwick District Council has agreed to formally submit a request for a full political merger with Stratford-on-Avon District Council.
Framework to support council’s net zero renovations Framework to support council’s net zero renovations UKGBC has published a framework to support cities and local authorities to measure the impacts and wider benefits of building retrofit.
Eight public sector technology predictions for 2022 Tim Pitts shares his technology predictions for the public sector for 2022, including the better harnessing the power of data Technology
Government election reform proposals ‘lack transparency’ Government election reform proposals ‘lack transparency’ MPs have said that the government’s case for mandating the presentation of photo ID at polling stations has ‘simply not been good enough’.
Councils call for extension of outbreak funding Councils call for extension of outbreak funding Councils will need an extension to the Covid-19 outbreak funding to tackle rising Omicron cases and meet a surge in demand for local contact tracing.
A new national plan is needed to tackle inactivity A new national plan is needed to tackle inactivity The Committee on a National Plan for Sport and Recreation has called for the government to establish a national plan for sport, health and well-being.
New support package to protect care sector this winter New support package to protect care sector this winter New measures have been announced to help protect the social care sector, including £300 million to help recruit and reward the workforce.
New strategy for Leeds’ parks and green spaces New strategy for Leeds’ parks and green spaces Leeds City Council is proposing a commitment to provide good quality parks and green spaces across the city that are more accessible.
Report calls for Net Zero Delivery Authority Report calls for Net Zero Delivery Authority Policy Connect is urging for the creation of a Net Zero Delivery Authority to provide delivery leadership in England to make net zero happen.
