The cost of clearing the maintenance backlog for council-managed bridges in the UK has increased by a third to £6.7 billion in the past year.

Glasgow's Low Emission Zone became operational from 31 December 2018, with plans to extend to all vehicle types by the end of 2022.
While it initially affects local service buses only, Scotland's first ever Low Emission Zone will be extended to all vehicle types by the end of 2022. Low Emission Zones are due to become operational in Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Dundee by 2020.

NICE has advised that pedestrians, cyclists and those who use public transport should be given priority when new roads are built or upgraded.
A draft quality standard for encouraging physical activity within the general population was published on 4 January, claiming that planners should develop policies and initiatives to ensure that safe, convenient, inclusive access for pedestrians, cyclists, and people who use public transport is maximised and is prioritised over motorised transports.

Damian Hinds has outlined plans for life-saving skills such as CPR and how to get help in a medical emergency to be taught in every school from 2020.

Michael Gove has announced plans to ensure councils can't cut down trees without first consulting their communities.

The government has announced that new buildings and redevelopments will need to provide Changing Places toilets under new proposals.

The government has announced new funding for befriending services, community arts groups and support schemes to tackle loneliness.
126 organisations are to benefit from 11.5 million of new funding, announced by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, including those with plans to build new transport links, as well as innovative digital solutions that enable elderly people and young care leavers to connect with their peers.

New analysis by the Labour Party has found that over 33 million people lived in areas breaching pollution limits in England in 2016.
This means that over 60 per cent of people in England have lived in areas breaching limits, with 145 local authorities, some 44 per cent, breaching legal limits.

Communities Secretary James Brokenshire has announced plans for thousands of new homes to help Londoners at risk of becoming homeless.
An innovative new scheme, supported by nearly £38 million of government funding, will see the capital's boroughs collaborate to provide safe accommodation for families on the edge of homelessness, creating long-term, stable housing for vulnerable families unable to find housing elsewhere.

Jake Berry has announced a £675 million Future High Streets fund to help create bold, new visions for town centres.
Towns across the country can now bid for a share of the government funding, allowing local leaders the opportunity to make their town centres and high streets fit for the future, improving transport and access into the centres and consolidating properties in that area.