Nearly 700,000 green jobs created by 2030

12 November 2021
Nearly 700,000 green jobs created by 2030
The LGA has said that nearly 700,000 new green jobs could be created by 2030 if councils are given a greater role in local job creation.

New application pack for training Smart City AIs

11 November 2021
New application pack for training Smart City AIs
A new application pack has been released for companies developing Smart City solutions to aid the training of AIs for pedestrian and traffic management.

12-year electric vehicle strategy for Birmingham

11 November 2021
12-year electric vehicle strategy for Birmingham
3,000 electric vehicle charge-points will be rolled-out across Birmingham to reduce city emissions by 50 per cent in 2030, compared to 2020 levels.

Net zero at centre of Scottish planning proposals

11 November 2021
Net zero at centre of Scottish planning proposals
Planning applications will have to show how they help meet Scotland’s ambitious targets to cut emissions to net zero by 2045 to get approval.

New projects funded to keep women safe

11 November 2021
New projects funded to keep women safe
The Safety of Women at Night Fund will award up to £5 million to 22 organisations focused on improving the safety of women and girls at night.