The National Parking Platform: making parking simple

7 August 2025
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Jonathan Allan, head of learning innovation and research at the British Parking Association, explains how the NPP connects existing systems to offer a consistent, simplified experience for drivers, reduce costs for councils, and foster innovation in the digital parking space

£1 billion to repair roads, bridges and tunnels

7 August 2025
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England's local roads are facing a record £16.81 billion repair backlog, with over half nearing the end of their structural life. As the government announces a £1 billion investment to fix ageing infrastructure, councils warn that only long-term funding will reverse decades of decline

£22.5 million for youth clubs

7 August 2025
£22.5 million for youth clubs
The prime minister has announced an £88 million package to support youth clubs and schools to offer more activities, with £22.5 million specifically to go towards after-school clubs.
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£15 million for 37 local heritage sites

7 August 2025
£15 million for 37 local heritage sites
The government has announced £15 million to go to 37 local heritage sites.
The funding will be used to support repair works and conservation of heritage buildings at risk.
The Heritage at Risk Fund has prioritised projects that will restore heritage sites serving disadvantaged communities and which demonstrate strong local benefits.
The fund is part of the £270 million Arts Everywhere Fund.
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Funding for innovative projects across Manchester

6 August 2025
Funding for innovative projects across Manchester
Greater Manchester Combined Authority’s Foundational Economy Innovation Fund has awarded £275,000 to a range of projects aiming to spark innovation in Greater Manchester’s 'foundational economy'.
25 businesses have been awarded grants of up to £11,000.
The 'foundational economy', or the 'everyday economy' refers to the parts of the economy people depend on for their daily needs, including the adult social care, early education and childcare, retail, and leisure and hospitality sectors.
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Scottish Government investment to prevent homelessness

6 August 2025
Scottish Government investment to prevent homelessness
The Scottish Government has launched a fund for pilot projects to help people to stay in their homes.
Launched by Housing Secretary Màiri McAllan, the £4 million fund will support organisations to pilot new 'ask and act' measures.
As part of the Housing (Scotland) Bill currently being considered by the Scottish Parliament, the duties will require bodies such as health boards, the police and prison service to take reasonable steps to prevent homelessness.
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Land Fund delivering London homes ahead of schedule

5 August 2025
Land Fund delivering London homes ahead of schedule
8000 new home have been started via the Mayor of London's Land Fund. This is five years ahead of schedule.
The Land Fund was established by Sadiq Khan in 2017 to be more direct and interventionist in tackling London’s housing crisis.
The fund comprises of over £736 million and includes £486m provided from the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government.
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£17 million regeneration funding for Welsh Communities

5 August 2025
£17 million regeneration funding for Welsh Communities
The Welsh Government is providing an additional £17 million to help local authorities deliver regeneration projects that will transform town and city centres across Wales.
The funding boost will increase the Transforming Towns budget for 2025-26 from £40 million to £57 million to support more projects.
It is hoped the investment will create jobs, boost economic activity and breathe new life into high streets and town centres.
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