MPs and the County Councils Network have warned that rural shires could be the ‘poor relation’ to cities in the government’s gigabit rollout.

£4.3 million of funding targets 100,000 engagements with the worst performing properties

Statistics published by by NHS Digital show local authorities spent £21.2 billion on adult social care in 2020-1.
The Adult Social Care Activity and Finance Report report contains aggregate information submitted by 151 Councils with Adult Social Services Responsibilities (CASSRs) in England, to provide insight into adult social care activity and expenditure for the period 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021.

Octopus Real Estate has partnered with Homes England to create the Greener Homes Alliance, which will provide both loan finance and expert support to SME housebuilders, enabling them to build more high quality, energy efficient homes

New guidance has been launched to gives developers practical advice as to how their projects in London can be greener, more energy efficient and prioritise space for walkers, cyclists and public transport.

A new fund will help tackle the impact of social isolation, loneliness and the mental health inequalities made worse by the pandemic has been announced by the Scottish Government.   

The government has launched its Heat and Buildings Strategy, where it has set out its plan to incentivise people to install low-carbon heating systems, such as heat pumps.

The government has launched its Net Zero Strategy, setting out the support being made available to transition to clean energy

Sadiq Khan has launched his 2030 Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Strategy that includes a key commitment to unlocking land owned by the Greater London Authority Group and the boroughs for EV charging.

The council has unveiled its latest Connecting Leeds transport strategy, setting out detailed plans for major improvements up to 2030.