Robert Jenrick has set out proposals to bring Britain’s planning system into the 21st century as part of plans to get the country building.

The WMCA commitment to the environment has blossomed as more than 1,500 trees have been planted in its virtual forest.

The Department for Transport has said that parking on pavements could be banned in England to help pedestrians.
The consultation on giving local authorities more parking powers follows a committee of MPs last year calling for a nationwide ban on the ‘blight’ of parking on pavements. With the exception of London - where a ban already exists - only lorries are currently prevented from pavement parking.

Leeds City Council has committed to tackling inequalities in employment through working with organisations to become a Real Living Wage city.

The CCN has responded to the Budget, stressing that more devolved powers for county and unitary authorities is vital to successful spend.

City of York Council is set to transform it’s fleet of vehicles and become a leader in the fight to reduce the city’s carbon emissions.

A West Yorkshire devolution deal has been secured for West Yorkshire, unlocking more than £1.8 billion in investment for the region.

A new report for fire and rescue services to help them respond to the climate emergency at a local level has been published by the LGA.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled a £30 billion package to help the economy get through the recent and ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
The speech in the House of Commons confirmed financial government support, including a £5 billion emergency response fund to support the NHS and other public services, plus a £500 million hardship fund to help vulnerable people.

Leeds City Council has confirmed that its Clean Air Charging Zone (CAZ) will go live on 28 September this year.
The zone will tackle air pollution and protect the health of everyone in Leeds by encouraging businesses to switch to cleaner vehicles that won’t be charged. It means that, from 28 September, buses, coaches, heavy goods vehicles, taxis and private hire vehicles which fail to meet minimum emissions standards will be charged for driving within the zone’s boundary.