Individual councils in England have had their funding allocations confirmed following the recent announcement of £1.6 billion in funding.

Anyone in England with coronavirus symptoms who either has to leave home to go to work or is aged 65 and over will now be able to get tested.
The government announcement will mean that people who cannot work from home and those aged 65 and over can know for sure whether they have coronavirus and need to continue isolating. Members of their households with symptoms – a new continuous cough or high temperature - will also be eligible for testing.

Experts have called for urgent action to create more space for walking and cycling during the lockdown caused by the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
Many cities around the world are taking action to reallocate road space away from motor vehicles to provide safe routes for sustainable travel. The World Health Organization says cycling and walking are among the best ways to practise physical distancing.

Zero Waste Scotland has launched a platform to help connect local authorities requiring support in maintaining their waste services with private operators.

Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100 per cent government-backed guarantee for lenders.

Social homes could go unbuilt unless councils are granted an extension to the time they are allowed to spend money from Right to Buy sales.

The CCN has urged the government to provide clarity on how much individual authorities will receive from the latest £1.6 billion of emergency funding.

Councils and their partners need greater flexibility to meet the needs of children with special educational needs.

Robert Jenrick has praised councils for ensuring that the vast majority of parks are open, so more people can get outside for exercise safely.

A new study has found that pupils with a social worker are educationally behind their peers by the age of 16.