The Cabinet Office has announced the 11 local authorities across England who will be taking part in Voter ID pilots for the 2019 local elections.
The government hopes that the pilots will provide further insight into how best to ensure the security of the voting process and reduce the risk of voter fraud as well as generate insight into the methods of ID that work best for voters. The Cabinet Office successfully facilitated pilots in five local authorities as part of the 2018 local elections.

James Brokenshire has announced a commission to champion beautiful buildings as an integral part of the drive to build the homes communities need.
The Communities Secretary stated that the ‘Building Better, Building Beautiful’ Commission will develop a vision and practical measures to help ensure new developments meet the needs and expectations of local communities, making them more likely to be welcomed rather than resisted. The new rules also ensure more consideration can be given to the character of the local area.

A Bed Every Night initiative has been launched in Greater Manchester to help end the need for rough sleeping in the city-region.

Leicestershire County Council and Leicester City Council have set up a new energy company to promote the use of green energy.

A new generation of bus projects across the UK are helping to drive people out of their cars and onto public transport.

Jake Berry has confirmed a devolution deal and over £600 million of government investment for the North of Tyne region.

New research has revealed that public sector workers are more likely to suffer from stress than those in the private sector.

James Brokenshire has confirmed that a brand new county-wide unitary council will be established in Buckinghamshire.

The RSPH has ranked 70 of Britain’s major towns and cities by the impact of their high streets on the public’s health and well-being.