Police forces and local authorities across England and Wales are to receive a share of £23.5million to make public spaces safer for all.

The LGIU has outlined the key principles that it believes should underpin the government’s forthcoming Levelling Up White Paper.

Carla Denyer and Adrian Ramsay have won the contest to be co-leaders of the Green Party of England and Wales.

Sajid Javid has announced an additional £388 million of government funding for infection prevention and control in adult social care settings.

New regulations and guidance has been published outlining the level of support councils are required to provide for victims of domestic abuse.

Councils will face extra cost pressures of almost £8 billion by 2024/25 just to keep vital local services running at today’s levels.

MPs have said that the government should examine the case for devolving greater powers over services including health, housing, planning and education.

The government’s Furlough scheme ends on 30 September with nearly one million workers still expected to be on the scheme at the end of the mo

The Cabinet Office has advised councils not to use the phrases ‘panic’ or ‘panic buying’ when discussing fuel supply problems.

Vulnerable households will be able to access a new £500 million support fund to help them with essentials over the coming months.

The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has found fault in 72 per cent of the complaints it investigated last year.

The Environmental Industries Commission has proposed a new ‘greenfield surcharge’ to encourage future brownfield development.

Business premises across Scotland will be able to access a £25 million package to improve ventilation and reduce the risk of coronavirus transmission.

Paul Scully has announced that a team of industry experts has been assembled to help England’s pubs, restaurants and cafes to thrive.

Low-income homeowners and private renters in Nottingham can apply to the city council to have solar panels fitted to their properties free of charge.

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