29/07/2021 - 09:55
Councils are being urged to apply for a share of a £30 million fund to install Changing Places toilets in public places and tourist attractions.
29/07/2021 - 08:51
More than £860 million is to be invested in flood alleviation schemes this year with further action including improvements to flood insurance.
29/07/2021 - 07:30
Plans to strengthen council finances, reduce risk to public funds and ensure councils are delivering value for money for taxpayers have been published.
28/07/2021 - 15:05
A clear policy framework is essential to ensure that industry can deliver the vehicles and charging infrastructure required to deliver the government’s ambition.
28/07/2021 - 14:54
The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has reported on ‘widening cracks’ in local government complaint handling.
28/07/2021 - 14:46
Three Metro Mayors have joined forces to call for an extension of the Housing First pilot scheme for tackling homelessness.
28/07/2021 - 09:39
The National Disability Strategy will seek to provide more accessible housing, easier commuting and better job prospects for disabled people.
28/07/2021 - 09:31
Birmingham City Council has unveiled the first of its 20 new hydrogen buses, which are set to be in operation later this year.
28/07/2021 - 09:21
90 projects are being awarded grants to accelerate action to support 2,500 jobs, plant almost a million trees and boost nature recovery.
28/07/2021 - 06:42
The government must maintain pandemic-level funding for homelessness services in order to end rough sleeping by 2024.
27/07/2021 - 10:07
UNISON has urged the Prime Minister to make funding available for council workers so that they can have the pay rise they deserve.
27/07/2021 - 09:44
Eight in ten residents feel that it is important to be able to comment on individual plans for all housing developments in their local area.
27/07/2021 - 09:40
The government has expanded daily contact testing with 1,200 new sites across frontline sectors, helping to avoid disruption to crucial services.
26/07/2021 - 14:48
The Respite Rooms Trial Programme will see 12 local areas share £3.7 million to fund accommodation and expert support for victims of abuse.
26/07/2021 - 12:09
The LGA has said that all young people need to better understand the dangers of cold water shock and the risks posed by tides and currents.
