Extension of plastic bag charge announced Extension of plastic bag charge announced The government has announced that the single-use carrier bag charge will be extended to all retailers and increased to 10p from April 2021.
Consultation launched on pavement parking Consultation launched on pavement parking The DfT has announced new proposals to ban antisocial parking, and make pavements could be made safer for people with disabilities.
Government launches pothole mapping project Government launches pothole mapping project An audit into the mapping of potholes in England has been launched by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps.
Single unitary councils could deliver £3bn over five years Single unitary councils could deliver £3bn over five years Single unitary councils could deliver £3 billion worth of savings over five years and ‘maximise’ the benefits of economic growth and housing policy.
Littering going unpunished by many councils Littering going unpunished by many councils Most councils in England and Wales issue less than one fine a week to litterers, with one in six issuing no fines at all across a year.
Sir Ed Davey becomes new Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey becomes new Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has won the race to become the new leader of the Liberal Democrats, having secured 63.5 per vent of the vote.
Key workers should stand as local councillors, says Labour Key workers should stand as local councillors, says Labour Labour has called for key workers to stand as councillors ahead of next May’s elections and in the lead up to the next General Election.
Oxford sets out UK’s first localised air pollution target Oxford sets out UK’s first localised air pollution target Oxford City Council is set to become the first UK local authority to set out a city-wide air pollution reduction target in its draft Air Quality Action Plan.
Not enough support on childcare post-lockdown Not enough support on childcare post-lockdown The Early Years Alliance has reported that half of parents feel that the government hasn’t given enough support on childcare post-lockdown.
Courier firms urged to swap to cargo bikes Courier firms urged to swap to cargo bikes Delivery companies should consider switching to cargo bike schemes where possible to improve air quality and reduce congestion.
