Government extends support for buses and trams Government extends support for buses and trams Bus and tram services will receive £256 million to help them increase services ahead of expected rises in public transport use in September.
Councils call for tougher licensing powers Councils call for tougher licensing powers Councils should be given the powers to close down places where coronavirus rules are being flouted and communities are put at risk of infection.
New funding announced for neighbourhood planning New funding announced for neighbourhood planning Robert Jenrick has announced that funding to help communities in urban and deprived areas plan their local neighbourhoods will almost double.
‘Level-up’ funding will benefit schools in better-off areas ‘Level-up’ funding will benefit schools in better-off areas The Education Policy Institute has warned that better-off pupils in England will see larger school funding increases than poorer pupils.
New planning laws could speed up nature’s decline New planning laws could speed up nature’s decline Environmental groups have warned that the new planning system reforms announced by the government could sweeping losses of nature.
Urgent mental health investment needed, say councils Urgent mental health investment needed, say councils Failure to invest in mental health services will undermine efforts to boost the country in the next phases of the coronavirus pandemic.
Local restrictions introduced in Aberdeen Local restrictions introduced in Aberdeen Following an increase in coronavirus cases in Aberdeen, local restrictions on travel, indoor gatherings hospitality have been introduced.
Clean Air Plan for Wales launched Clean Air Plan for Wales launched The Welsh Government has outlined the measures it will take to improve the country’s air quality under its Clean Air Plan for Wales.
Planning overhaul underway as consultation launched Planning overhaul underway as consultation launched Robert Jenrick has said that the delivery of high-quality, sustainable homes will be at the heart of new reforms to housing policy.
Flood alleviation scheme unveiled in east Leeds Flood alleviation scheme unveiled in east Leeds A scheme to protect homes in east Leeds from flooding has opened, reducing the likelihood of flooding of occurring in any given year.
