Stepping up to improve air quality There are a number of encouraging examples of public sector organisations tackling air pollution in their areas. Dominic Phinn shares some examples Sustainability & Net Zero
Bristol seeking partner for carbon neutral target Bristol seeking partner for carbon neutral target An international search is underway as Bristol City Council seeks potential partners to help reach its goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050.
Northamptonshire to pursue unitary governance proposal Northamptonshire to pursue unitary governance proposal Northamptonshire County Council will work with borough and district councils on a proposal for unitary governance in Northamptonshire.
Survey highlights neglect in our care system Survey highlights neglect in our care system A survey of almost 4,000 people has outlined a care system that is ‘visibly failing and unfit for purpose’.
London borough budgets drop a fifth over seven years London borough budgets drop a fifth over seven years London borough budgets have fallen a fifth over the last seven years, with spending on planning, transport and culture hit hardest.
More funding to reduce rough sleeping More funding to reduce rough sleeping James Brokenshire has awarded funding to Greater Manchester, Liverpool and the West Midlands to help the regions reduce rough sleeping.
Copenhagen-inspired cycling assessment to get further UK roll out Copenhagen-inspired cycling assessment to get further UK roll out Sustrans has revealed that four more local authorities have joined Bike Life, a project designed to help UK cities normalise cycling.
Government must reverse care work's poor public image Government must reverse care work's poor public image The UK’s social care workforce is suffering from low pay and low esteem and must reverse its poor public image to improve recruitment and retention in the sector.
£2.3bn NHS levy could revitalise social care £2.3bn NHS levy could revitalise social care An Intergenerational Commission report argues that the struggling social care system could be ‘rescued’ with a funding boost of £2.3 billion.
£28 million to support children and young people £28 million to support children and young people The government has announced that ten projects across England that support disadvantaged children and young people will receive over £28 million.
