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£200m pledged to boost levelling up agenda

The government is backing 477 locally-led, innovative projects that will help breathe new life into towns, villages and coastal communities.

Stealth cut of £400m to youth services in Budget

Last week’s Budget announcement contained a stealth cut to funding for youth services worth more than £400 million over the next three years.

New adult social care recruitment campaign launched

People are being encouraged to pursue a rewarding career in adult social care following the launch of a new recruitment campaign.

Further concerns over allocation of levelling up funds

Two councils represented by Tory ministers have received funding from the ‘Levelling Up’ fund, despite being among the least deprived authorities in the UK.

Government urged to deliver on shift to cycling

Over 100 million car and taxi trips made in city regions each year could instead be on e-bikes if the government is able to deliver its target for mode shift to cycling.

Clarity needed on future of Community Renewal Fund

The LGA has called on the government to provide urgent clarity on the future of the Community Renewal Fund, after successful projects have been delayed.

Extra funding to expand woodlands and protect trees

Efforts to plant trees and improve access to nature across the country is to take another step forward with a new £6 million ‘Trees Call to Action Fund’.