Government backs towns and citiesThe Welsh Government has announced the extension of its Transforming Towns Placemaking Grant for an additional two years, with a substantial £26... Explore
LGA: 1,700 children referred to children’s social care every dayIt’s been revealed that around 1,700 children are referred to children’s social care services every day in England, underlining the need for an... Explore
New net zero neighbourhood launchedWork is set to commence on the West Midlands' latest Net Zero Neighbourhood in Walsall, with up to 160 homes on the Dudley Fields estate receiving... Explore
Employment Hub Gets Major Funding Leeds City Council is welcoming the announcement that it is set to receive £2.3million of funding to help more people find and maintain work.... Explore
PSE Podcast Episode 68 – Digital InclusionIn today’s fast-paced digital world, the importance of digital inclusion cannot be overstated. With over 11 million people in the UK facing digital... Explore
Reforming the grid to boost clean energy The UK government has announced significant reforms to the electricity grid connection process, aiming to prioritise businesses that drive growth and...
Marches Forward Partnership Board Set to Revolutionise Reg... The Marches Forward Partnership is set to reach a significant milestone in its development with the establishment of the Marches Forward Partnership...
Combating crime and boosting economy with quantum tech The UK government has announced a groundbreaking £121 million investment in quantum technology to tackle major challenges such as crimefighting, fraud...
Ipswich at the forefront of shaping a new National Youth S... Ipswich Borough Council is proud to have signed the Power of Youth Charter, the first Town in England to do so, supporting the efforts to make Ipswich...
Nuclear Taskforce lead appointed John Fingleton CBE has been appointed as the lead for the Prime Minister’s Nuclear Regulatory Taskforce to speed up new nuclear plants and deliver a...
Prime Minister announces Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee The Prime Minister has announced a comprehensive plan to restore trust in local policing and enhance community safety by rolling out the Neighbourhood...
PSE Podcast Episode 68 – Digital Inclusion In today’s fast-paced digital world, the importance of digital inclusion cannot be overstated. With over 11 million people in the UK facing digital...
Combating crime and boosting economy with quantum tech The UK government has announced a groundbreaking £121 million investment in quantum technology to tackle major challenges such as crimefighting, fraud...
Ipswich at the forefront of shaping a new National Youth S... Ipswich Borough Council is proud to have signed the Power of Youth Charter, the first Town in England to do so, supporting the efforts to make Ipswich...
Civil servants gain access to cutting-edge digital skills Civil servants now have easier access to a broader range of free digital learning resources, aimed at boosting productivity and agility within the...
Government launches council to boost clean energy and AI The UK government has launched a new council, co-chaired by the Technology and Energy Secretaries, to align its clean energy superpower mission with...
Government strengthening national cyber security The UK Government has unveiled the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, a pivotal part of its Plan for Change, aimed at bolstering cyber defences for...
Government launches AI Accelerator programme to upskill pu... The government has launched a new scheme to upskill data scientists into AI specialists, aiming to use technology to improve public services, save...
Revolutionary Project: Bin Lorries to Map Mobile Signal Ac... Bin lorries are to be used in a landmark project to measure the mobile phone signal at every home and workplace across the Liverpool City Region. The...
Digitalisation of the Public Sector 2025 Online Conference Efficiency, both in terms of time and costs, is paramount across the public sector and this is prompting major work to digitalise all aspects of how...
Innovation and growth to boost defence The government has announced the launch of a new defence innovation body aimed at harnessing UK ingenuity and boosting military technology. This...
New plan to tackle digital exclusion Millions of people in Britain are set to gain greater digital skills as the government launches a comprehensive plan to combat digital exclusion. With...
Innovative new security systems trialled at former nuclear... The trials of four innovative new security systems have been successfully launched at Winfrith, the former nuclear reactor test site in Dorset. The...
Measures unveiled to make AI safer In a significant move to bolster national security and protect citizens from crime, the UK government has announced the transformation of the AI...
Government launches AI growth zones In a significant move to revitalise local communities, the UK government has announced the opening of bidding for its AI Growth Zones, a key component...
First of its kind digital hub to drive economic growth The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority has marked a significant milestone in the region's journey towards economic prosperity through this...
Empowering AI in education The Department for Education has unveiled ambitious plans to revolutionise the educational landscape, harnessing technology to break down barriers to...
Dynamic working environments and secure technology event In today's fast-paced world, the dynamics of working environments are evolving rapidly, particularly within government agencies. Our recent event...
City Region's Digital Inclusion Initiative Reaches Milesto... A groundbreaking initiative aimed at increasing digital access in the Liverpool City Region has successfully helped over 4,500 residents get online...
Wales Set to Become AI Powerhouse The recently announced UK AI Opportunities Action Plan, aims to drive economic growth, support public services and use intelligent technology to...
Liverpool Mayor Lands Major Tech Investment Mayor Steve Rotheram has enthusiastically welcomed a significant new investment by the US tech giant Kyndryl, which is expected to create up to 1,000...
The Government’s AI ambitions In a bold move to position the UK at the forefront of artificial intelligence (AI) innovation, the Prime Minister has announced the AI Opportunities...
UK Invests £1.9M in Cyber Resilience Projects to Boost Ski... More than 30 projects across England and Northern Ireland will deliver targeted support to boost the UK’s cyber resilience - from new ways to better...
Episode 65 – How to be secure in a hostile world The world is becoming an increasingly hostile place. With foreign nations often entering the headlines as they breach the cyber security of...
New board members to advise DSIT Leading minds from across the business, academic and charity sectors have today been announced as new Department for Science, Innovation and...
Councils need to show ‘empathy and action’ Local government has been urged to recognise how data breaches can have real-world impacts on people’s lives. According to figures from the...
Improving public services across UK The government has confirmed a new bill that will significantly improve the way that public services are delivered, by increasing the use of data...
Boosting digital inclusion and sustainability The City of Edinburgh Council has confirmed that it has launched a new digital strategy to progress the Scottish capital’s ambitions for the city to...
Backing for regional digital connectivity Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority has confirmed that the board has approved an extension to the strategy that will improve digital...
New body established to cut tech red tape The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has announced that access to new technology that can drive benefits across the public sector can...
New framework to drive cultures of compliance A new audit framework has been launched by the Information Commissioner’s Office, to support compliance assessments for data protection. Organisations...
Major tech investment to drive growth The Prime Minister has announced that a deal has been agreed that will bring £10 billion of investment and thousands of jobs to the North East of...
2024 Public Sector Cyber Security Online Conference It has not gone unnoticed how every part of daily life is becoming increasingly online. With this comes greater pressure on ensuring that data...
Broadband enhancing public services The Welsh Government has announced that major steps forward have been made thanks to its investment in fast and reliable local broadband. Coming after...
AI driving education improvements The government has announced that artificial intelligence is to be used to support teachers, thanks to a new project. Bringing together the Department...
‘Game-changing’ council safety measure to launch Manchester City Council has confirmed that it is to take further steps to make the city safer for everyone. This comes with the announcement that the...
Authority ramping up digital inclusion work The final phase of a pioneering new digital inclusion programme is being ramped up by Liverpool City Region Combined Authority. So far, almost 1,500...
Council supporting young peoples’ digital skills Gloucestershire County Council is launching a new programme that will support young people to gain vital new digital skills. New digital workshops...
Digital divide narrowed as UK Government expands Gigabit c... The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has announced that the government is boosting broadband speeds across rural communities, to...
UK government unveils AI action plan The government has set out how it plans to use artificial intelligence to support its mission for change and economic growth, as well as improving...
Government funding for new research hubs The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has announced that it is committing funding to new quantum research hubs, with the aim of...
Hi-tech transport collaboration Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has announced a new hi-tech collaboration between scientists in Liverpool and South Korea. This collaboration...
Saving the public sector £300m A new report has identified how £300 million can be saved across the public sector, by addressing challenges around restrictive cloud licensing...
New public sector approach reviewed The Information Commissioners Office has issued a statement into its revised approach to working alongside the public sector, after spending two years...
Ep 58. AI in local government Artificial intelligence is one of the most exciting technology developments in recent times. Whilst it has seemingly endless possible uses across a...
Levelling Up funding for innovation centre Cheltenham Borough Council has announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Levelling Up Department, with funding being secured...
Ep 57. Maximising digital inclusion, Will Plant Digitalisation is a big part of the future of the public sector, however, organisations need to make sure that their digital ambitions don’t leave...
2024 Public Sector Digital Transformation Online Conferenc... The world is changing. As it becomes more and more digital, online solutions are becoming the standard way of solving real-world problems. With...
Technology improving lives The Government of Jersey has announced that it is awarding funding to projects that will support the transformation of the aging population. Focusing...
HMRC digitalisation not delivering as expected According to a report from the National Audit Office, HM Revenue and Customs’ digital services are not delivering the benefits that they were expected...
UK’s first metaverse nation Wales has become the first nation in the UK, and potentially in Europe, to use a groundbreaking new way of advertising itself to drive the visitor...
AI striving to unlock growth and investment Digital Catapult has announced that companies across the country are to benefit from new artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies...
Opportunity and investment through innovation Liverpool City Region is to benefit from its first ever Innovation Investment Week, which is to bring billions of pounds worth of opportunities to the...
Public sector data access Public sector organisations are now able to access data from the coal authority, for free, as part of the organisation’s data and information plan for...
Policing productivity to be boosted The Home Office has announced that it is planning on saving 38 million police hours, so that they can focus on keeping the streets safe. This comes in...
European collaboration on digital crime The Director General of the National Crime Agency has spoken about the importance of technology companies taking action to ensure that members of the...
2024 Public Sector Emerging Technologies Online Conference Whether a public body, or a private company, organisations around the world are fighting to keep up with the latest technological advancements. If the...
Ep 54. It's all about data, Oracle 21st century problems require 21st century solutions, and nowhere proves this as effectively as the public sector. Whether its using the latest...
The power of AI in education A roundtable has been held to allow the government to discuss the potential benefits of artificial intelligence in education settings. Hosted by the...
Cutting edge transport projects backed by government The Department for Transport has announced a new competition that is aiming to inspire innovation and economic growth across transport. Through the...
New child safety hub launched A new hub has been launched in Northern Ireland to help carers, parents, and young people to be safer online. The Online Safety Hub has been funded by...
Record digital connectivity boost The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has announced that this year has seen a record amount of investment in ensuring that communities...
Digital support for disabled residents Disabled people are being supported with accessing new opportunities thanks to a new resource launched by Greater Manchester Combined Authority. A...
Innovative 4D technology to prevent falls in social care An innovative 4D mapping solution could be set for a national roll-out in care homes, as the government announces a £1m funding injection through the...
Investment boost for social care The Department of Health and Social Care has announced that investment will be committed to boosting innovative social care projects around the...
Major investment in tech upskilling The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has announced that thousands of people around the country are to benefit from training and new...
New Investment Zone for digital and creative Tees Valley Combined Authority has announced that the region will benefit from a new Investment Zone, aimed at ‘unleashing’ the strengths of digital...
Government supporting transformation for one million premi... The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has announced that one million premises have now benefitted from gigabit broadband, as part of...
Public services for the digital age The level of quality that citizens require of public services is constantly increasing, with people wanting to benefit from the ease of access and...
Achieving social value through tech Social value in Greater Manchester is benefitting from investment and opportunities thanks to technology companies. Providing initiatives, mentoring...
Liverpool City Region programme for digital exclusion Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has given a charity programme dedicated to supporting people who are digitally excluded hundreds of retired...
Leaders should share views on new cyber security measures,... The UK Government will help directors and senior leaders better secure their organisations against cyber threats thanks to a new draft code of...
Glasgow’s bid to become Europe’s largest IoT innovation hu... Glasgow City Council is embarking on a new project to transform the city into Europe’s largest smart things and IoT innovation hub. This will be done...
The evolving landscape of business technology: staying ahe... Is your organisation’s digital infrastructure ready to keep up with evolving technology? Our latest Trends Report, based on a survey of over 6,600...
‘As Safe as Houses’ The tragic death of toddler Awaab Ishak from damp and mould related illness, following on from the cladding scandal exposed by the Grenfell fire...
Geospatial tech helping emergency preparations New geospatial technology is being utilised in Lincolnshire to help with emergency preparedness across the county. Introduced by the Lincolnshire...
Five-year plan for world-leading cyber capabilities A new five-year plan to support a continued expansion of cyber technology, infrastructure and innovation across the Greater Manchester region has been...
Rural communities to benefit from digital upgrades Thanks to millions of pounds worth of government funding, communities in rural areas of Oxfordshire and North East Staffordshire are to benefit from...
Public service reform for productivity boosts The UK Government has announced that innovation and public service reform can unlock productivity, as a new review outlines the effect that...
Major funding boost for 5G connectivity Digital connectivity in communities around the United Kingdom is to be boosted by new funding to help with the adoption of advanced wireless...
Greater Manchester VR training on violence awareness Greater Manchester Combined Authority has supported a new project that will see virtual reality being used to raise awareness of gender-based violence...
AI skills future-proofed through major government funding ... The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, has announced that the government will be committing funding to help with the future proofing...
UK Govt launches report into of risks of AI For the first time, the UK Government has published a new report on the capabilities and risks posed by frontier AI. Frontier AI is defined by the...
Digital, creative and tech funding support in Liverpool Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has announced the launch of the next phase of a fund that supports digital, creative and tech businesses in...
Government boosting networked tech innovation The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has announced that the UK Government is looking to boost innovation in networked technologies...
Millions invested for technology in adult social care The Department for Health and Social Care has announced that new funding will support technology transformations in adult social care, helping to...
Is lack of data strategy holding the public sector back? There’s no doubt that public cloud has acted as a catalyst technology for organisations that are embarking on digital transformation. But despite some...
Digital skills improvement blueprint for West Midlands West Midlands Combined Authority has launched a new blueprint that is aiming to help people get into work, filling some of the vacancies that are...
The Hidden Costs of Non-Interoperable Digital Systems in G... As innovation marches on, the pace of digital change in the public sector has quickened. According to McKinsey, central government and public sector...
LGA warns of digital switchover scamming The Local Government Association has warned that criminals are using the switchover from analogue to digital, in order to scam residents. Vulnerable...
Bridging the digital divide survey report. Public sector organisations are between a rock and a hard place. With falling real terms budgets – an anticipated £3.2bn budget shortfall for local...
Kent supports almost 5,000 Residents with Laptops to Tackl... Kent County Council (KCC) is partnering with an IT company to provide thousands of remanufactured laptops to vulnerable people in the county, helping...
DSIT Joins STEM Futures to Boost Civil Servants' STEM Skil... The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has become the first central government department to join the STEM Futures scheme, which...
Digital innovations improving transport links Cheaper, safer and more accessible journeys are on the horizon, thanks to new government guidance that has been launched today. The new Mobility as a...
EV infrastructure supported by location data Today, the Geospatial Commission has published a new report that aims to support local authorities as they make decisions on where EV infrastructure...
Liverpool metro mayor to tackle regions lack of digital sk... The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is partnering with Lloyds Bank and Vodafone to give free tablets, internet access, and training to 4,500...
Cyber skills being delivered for students In order to deliver further cyber skills and jobs, the government is encouraging schools to take advantage of new free resources that are being...
Connectivity being boosted in health and care through tria... To explore the ways in which cutting-edge digital technologies can improve the delivery of health and care services, NHS organisations are being...
Net zero being supported through AI New funding has been announced by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, with the aim of using artificial intelligence to transform the way...
Finance should lead the way for Cloud adoption in the publ... The public sector must always deliver good services to its citizens even with limited resources. This can be difficult to do when utilising old ways...
Government appointments ahead of AI summit The UK government has announced the appointment of two leading experts to help with the preparations for the nation’s hosting of the first major AI...
Cyber attack targets Electoral Commission The Electoral Commission announced yesterday afternoon that it was subject to a complex cyber-attack, with the UK’s democratic process and...
Manchester comes out on top for digital inclusion Manchester has been found to be the most digitally inclusive city in the United Kingdom. After examining the number of databanks, digital inclusion...
Report outlines causes of cyber security skills gap The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has published a new report that investigates the level of cyber security skills in the UK...
The power of automation in the public sector Advanced joined a panel of Public Sector digital experts at PSE’s Digital Transformation online event in May in a discussion around the successful use...
New fund launched to drive digital innovation The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has announced the launch of a new fund that will help local areas across the United Kingdom to...
A new era in enterprise resource planning, powered by AI Welcome to a new era in enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, powered by AI. In recent years, businesses have embraced AI to automate and...
CCS launches the latest iteration of network infrastructur... Crown Commercial Service has announced the launch of the third version of its Network Services agreement, with an increased focus on connectivity, as...
The future of application development According to Gartner®, “By 2026, low-code development tools will account for 75 percent of new application development.”1 To help build new...
The platform shift to AI is well underway Microsoft’s latest 2023 Annual Work Trend Index surveyed 31,000 people in 31 countries and analysed trillions of aggregated productivity signals in...
Innovation accelerated in DSIT board meeting The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has announced that the first meeting of the DSIT Start-Up board took place yesterday, with some...
Government upskilling programme kickstarting careers The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has announced that the number of people looking to begin a new career in cyber has broken...
Birmingham optimising IT systems to overcome challenges Birmingham City Council has announced that a new report is under consideration as the council looks to optimise its IT systems. Following the recent...
Introducing next-generation AI and Microsoft Dynamics 365 ... With next-generation AI, interactions with AI across business roles and processes will become second nature. Discover more about AI. Welcome to a new...
How should AI be used in education? Yesterday, as part of the 10th anniversary of London Tech Week, the government has issued a call for evidence on how artificial intelligence can be...
Advanced digital infrastructure support for local authorit... The government has announced a programme that will ensure that local authorities are able to roll out advanced digital infrastructure in their...
Rural communities supported through government drive The UK government has announced that wider access to wireless networks in remote communities is part of the government’s drive to grow the rural...
Technology Secretary meets with AI innovators Chloe Smith, Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, has hosted a roundtable meeting with senior Artificial Intelligence leaders to...
CCS announces next iteration of HPE Memorandum of Understa... Crown Commercial Service has announced that has signed a new three-year Memorandum of Understanding with Hewlett Packard Enterprise, that enables...
Framework driving digital transformation in social care The Department for Health and Social Care has announced guidance that will support social care staff, providers, and local authorities as they look to...
Government launches Cyber Security Playbook The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has announced that it has launched a new guide to ensure that communities around the country are...
Driving automation and government transformation At the beginning of August 2022, Crown Commercial Service announced a new deal, with a focus on the delivery of digital public services. This deal...
Initial review of AI models launched by CMA The Competition and Markets Authority has announced that is has launched an initial review of the development and use of AI foundation models. This...
Funding for improved connectivity in Scotland The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has announced that a significant funding boost is being committed to improving mobile phone...
Innovative EO technology being piloted for public services The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has announced that the Geospatial Commission has launched a pilot in commercial Earth...
Levelling up and innovation funding secured by Newham Coun... Newham Council has announced that it is one of 15 local authorities to receive funding from the Proptech Innovation Fund. The Department for Levelling...
Government funding to accelerate the next generation of sa... The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has announced that the government is investing significant funding into the development of an...
Smart Data Council aims to cut consumer bills As the UK is still combatting the ongoing cost of living crisis, a new Smart Data Council has been established to help lower bills for consumers and...
NCSC working with global partners to ensure security by-de... Technology manufacturers are being urged to centre the design and development of their products around security, as part of a new guide produced by...
UK continuing to lead global innovation through new white ... The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has unveiled a new white paper that will outline how the government intends to continue its...
London’s first Data Campus plans launched by Newham Counci... Newham Council has announced the third part of its plan to become a leading destination for innovation in digital and data. It has done so by...
Delivering the Public Sector’s Digital Agenda without the ... Under pressure The UK public sector is under increasing pressure to operate more efficiently and cut costs. As the cost of living crisis impacts...
Digital learning supported in Wales The Welsh Government has announced that it is boosting investment in order to support digital learning across further education. Further Education...
Names announced for opening of Tech Show London Further speakers have been announced for Tech Show London, with a sensational line-up of technology pioneers featuring at the event whilst also...
Funding broadband rollout out in rural communities The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport has announced that thousands of people in rural Cornwall are to gain access to new, lightning...
Local government shouldn’t underestimate its vulnerabiliti... Andrew Parsons, UK partner and cyber security expert at international law firm Womble Bond Dickinson With targeted and increasingly sophisticated...
Diagnosing the future at East Riding of Yorkshire Council When East Riding of Yorkshire Council (ERYC) took the decision to migrate to Brightly Confirm™ Enterprise Asset Management Solution from a hosted to...
Faster broadband in new homes The Department for Digital,Culture, Media and Sport has announced that new laws from the UK Government are to ensure that new homes in England are...
Scotland investing in technology Science, technology, engineering and mathematics in Scotland are to receive a boost, thanks to funding from the government. A total of £100,000 will...
Acer Focus on the Circular Economy & Social Value Research conducted by Acer has revealed that 97% of IT decision-makers believe in the importance of reducing the carbon footprint. However, factors...
NAO suggests that there is no plan for wider Defra digital... The National Audit Office has announced that the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) does not have a plan for wider digital...
Innovate UK: A Public Sector Perspective On Digital Transf... Innovate UK is the UK's innovation agency. It drives productivity and economic growth by supporting businesses to develop and realise the potential of...
Ordnance Survey: Driving improvement by embracing data-dri... How Workday’s “great user experience” is enabling Great Britain’s national mapping service to prepare for a future of growth and change. It was in...
Restore Records Management earns £5.8m contract with Depar... Restore Records Management has been awarded a £5.857m contract by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to transfer approximately 375,000 boxes...
How public sector organisations can help close the digital... In today’s online world, it’s increasingly important public sector organisations are able to keep up with the digital transformation curve. And yet...
What role does IT play in driving sustainability? Can you ... Growing awareness of global climate change has become a focus and responsibility of organisations, businesses, and governments over the last decade...
Funding to support social care innovation in London A new fund has been opened to support London boroughs as they design and test now, innovative approaches to how they can improve adult social care in...
Milestone report published by DEFRA The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has announced the publishing of the Greening Government ICT report, marking a milestone in the...
NAO report outlines Home Office fraud failings According to a report, published by the National Audit Office, the government does not know the full scale off the threat that fraud poses to...
East Havering datacentre endorsed by cabinet Havering Council’s Cabinet has taken up the opportunity to press on with the plans to bring Europe’s largest data centre to the borough. Last night...
Local creative businesses to benefit from government fundi... Medway Council has announced that a funding pot has been created to help local creative business in Medway, Kent, Essex and East and West Sussex with...
UK and Japan enter digital transformation partnership The UK and Japan have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation that will see the two countries share best practice and knowledge to further develop their...
ServiceNow expanding jobs with Government backing Leading digital workflow company ServiceNow has announced that they will be training 250 new learners through Skills Bootcamps, which are part of the...
Stoke on Trent launches app for new dads Stoke-on-Trent City Council, alongside the NHS Midlands Partnership Foundation Trust and DadPad have launched a new resource for new dads and dads-to...
Redefining Cloud Value in the Post-Pandemic World Clare Hickie, CTO, EMEA at Workday, discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic heightened business demand for a shift to the cloud, and how CIOs can prove...
Changes to submitting planning appeals The government has announced that they have launched a ‘beta’ for a new planning appeal submission process, with it being rolled out across more than...
Workday for UK Government: Six reasons why public sector o... Proven public sector experience More UK public sector organisations than ever before count on Workday to run their agencies. Today, a number of public...
Online assistance with cost of living The Scottish Government has announced the launch of a website providing information on how people can get support with the cost of living crisis. The...
Navigating Seismic Change in the Public Sector - Embracing... Change is the new normal Technological change or innovations in ways of working haven’t always come quickly to public sector organizations. But as...
Legacy technology – Let’s think differently We all know legacy technology is a systemic challenge in the public sector. It is complex, outdated and often closed or siloed, meaning data...
New data and analytics agreement for CCS Crown Commercial Services has announced that it has launched a new agreement for software to support the public sector’s data use. Big data and data...
Innovation Friendly Procurement to energise Net Zero Missi... New Opportunity for Climate Emergency Teams Tackling the challenge of meeting net zero goals is engaging Councils in new thinking about delivering...
How Governments Can Successfully Move to the Cloud Government IT projects can be complex. We’ve evaluated our government customer engagements and feedback to analyse what’s worked well in their move to...
How technology can help the public sector and its employee... There’s no understating the importance of our public sector. We as citizens rely on it every day, and yet public service organisations must often...
Local Government cyber security pilot The impacts of potential cyber incidents towards a council can be devastating, shown by the high-profile attacks on Hackney and Redcar and Cleveland...
Local government cyber security pilot from Levelling Up De... The Department of Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities has announced that, alongside the Government Cyber Security Strategy, there is to be an...
A Focus on Employee Experience: From the CIO Lens A Focus on Employee Experience: From the CIO Lens Work is more remote, decentralised, and digitised than ever before and employers are under great...
Efficiently Navigating International Regulations and Multi... Shifting regulatory environments, compliance obligations, and tax laws around the globe are increasing challenges for businesses using legacy systems...
Rural Scotland set for faster broadband The Scottish Government has announced that more rural homes and businesses can expect access faster broadband, after a funding increase of £36 million...
Broadband to become more accessible for struggling familie... The Department for Work and Pensions is to run a new service that will allow providers of broadband to verify whether customers are receiving relevant...
Free broadband for some community buildings in Manchester As part of the UK’s largest public sector Local Full Fibre Networks programme, 17 community sites in the Greater Manchester Area are to benefit from...
New flexibility for Wellcome Sanger Institute fuels COVID-... Better forecasting, clearer scenarios and centralized assumptions deliver improved planning at world-leading research body. Although it’s one of the...
Has the definition of ‘cloud’ contributed to public sector... In the last 12 months, we’ve been exploring cloud transformation across the public sector. We’ve travelled the UK interviewing the technologists...
Workday Global Study: Finance Leaders Are Tech Leaders Now Our survey reveals CFOs have struggled more than other executives to consistently meet business demands. At the same time, CFOs are increasingly aware...
How IT Is Empowering Today’s Workers During an unpredictable time, IT teams can offer their companies a competitive edge in employee retention by helping create flexible work experiences...
App success in Edinburgh to be passed on to two more local... An app that helps homeowners that live in shared buildings to report any damage, as well as listing traders that are trusted by the council is to be...
Where CFOs Are Prioritising Resources to Enable a Friction... A Workday global survey reveals how finance leaders are looking to invest in digital transformation to address growing data challenges and emerging...
Biggest threat to cyber security is the public sector The recent Government Cyber Security Strategy set out the road map to ensure all public bodies across the UK are “resilient to known vulnerabilities...
How public sector organisations can design better experien... Great experiences are no longer a luxury, they’re a standard. We order groceries at the click of a button, we instantly transfer money on the go, we...
We are living in the age of the Playbook We are living in the age of the Playbook. The publication in March of the Digital, Data and Technology Playbook added another aspect to the Government...
Governments: 5 Things They Aren’t Telling You About Your L... Lift-and-shift cloud migrations don’t save governments money over the long term—they hamstring transformation and waste precious public funds. Will...
Innovative app ‘levels the playing field’ for disadvantage... An app helping disadvantaged groups find and sustain jobs has been adopted by more than 30 local authorities, DWP and leading charities across the UK...
Tenth anniversary of G-Cloud framework Today marks the tenth anniversary of the G-Cloud framework being used to encourage public sector organisations to evaluate and pursue cloud-based...
Innovation given government boosting at London Tech Week This morning, the government have announced that £743.5 million will be invested in innovative technology, to go towards the consolidation of the UK’s...
UK Government announce Digital strategy The Department for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS) have released their Digital Strategy which is their ‘vision for harnessing digital...
City of Wolverhampton Council commission new, free app to ... A new NHS health advice app is now available to help parents and guardians to help their young children quickly. City of Wolverhampton Council and The...
Digital Firms can help solve issues in the public sector Thanks to the Scottish Government’s CivTech programme, technology firms are being invited to help provide solutions to issues that the public sector...
Thousands of public buildings to get high speed broadband ... Over 5,000 public buildings have been connected to new high-speed broadband thanks to the UK Government’s levelling up scheme aimed at public services...
Digital storage can reduce costs and improve decision maki... Over 500 employees from Newport City Council have ditched on-site storage and have instead moved the council’s financial systems onto the cloud, in an...
SBRI: How can the public sector benefit? The Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) is a 20-year initiative that allows research and development services to be acquired from private sector...
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster speech at CYBERUK In a speech at the CYBERUK conference in Newport today, Steve Barclay, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, underlined the importance of cyber...
‘Whole of Cyber’ approach has disrupted criminal activity ... GCHQ is combining both defensive and offensive cyber capabilities to disrupt criminal activity on an “immense scale” says GCHQ Director Sir Jeremy...
It’s time to raise the bar on what’s expected of digital p... We’re at a turning point. After all the talk and ambition around levelling up the UK, we’re now starting to see things heading in the right direction...
A pragmatic approach to automation avoids costly mistakes With automation being such a hot topic, we need to address the barriers to automation success Process automation is one of the hottest topics because...
Five more authorities join Local Land Charges, including f... Five more local authorities, including the first in Wales, have joined the Local Land Charges (LLC) register, bringing the total number of members to...
Local government: How the public sector can embrace hybrid... There’s no shortage of discourse when it comes to the ‘return to office’ approach within the public sector. On one hand, remote working proved largely...
Tees Valley CA behind world’s first centre for digital tra... Tees Valley Combined Authority are behind a world-first centre dedicated to accelerating the digitalisation of international trade is to be set up in...
Oldham Council brings a number of key services in-house As the public sector rolled into a new tax year this April, Oldham Council was undergoing significant structural changes as it brought a number of key...
Dorset Council recruiting 1,000 digital champions to impro... Dorset Council is seeking to recruit and train 1,000 frontline ‘digital champions’ by 2023 to support excluded residents to get online. With many...
5 Reasons Government Leaders Should Avoid Lift-and-Shift C... Not every “cloud” is the same. Government finance and human resources teams should carefully weigh the differences between an enterprise management...
Government playbook to ensure better value from digital se... An estimated £46bn is to be spent on digital projects across public sector this year. To ensure taxpayer money is best used and investment supports...
Millions spent globally each year destroying data storage ... New research launched today by Blancco Technology Group, the industry standard in data erasure and mobile lifecycle solutions, has revealed current...
How governments can successfully move to the cloud Government IT projects can be complex. We’ve evaluated our government customer engagements and feedback to analyse what’s worked well in their move to...
The need to consumerise the public sector – and how to get... Thirty years ago, the workplace had the coolest tech, fastest internet connection, and biggest bandwidth. Businesses stood at the forefront of...
London-wide approach to digital inclusion needed, report s... The first ever comprehensive study of digital inclusion activity across the capital has been published by the London Office of Technology and...
Planning for a digitally-led future Our research with Dods Group found that 85% of government decision-makers agreed ‘the pandemic accelerated digital transformation’ for them. Read our...
Why government needs to level up their skills in line with... Covid-19 changed everything about the way we work, and, in many ways, that change has brought progress. We’re now 10 years on since the UK Government...
Joint CEOs leading the way at Centre for Digital Public Se... Job share Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Harriet Green and Myra Hunt are one month in as the first substantive CEO at the Centre for Digital Public...
Public sector tail spend to be transformed by ‘first of it... Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has launched a ‘first of its kind’ digital solution to help manage and aggregate tail spend, ensuring public sector...
How governments can successfully move to the cloud Government IT projects can be complex. We’ve evaluated our government customer engagements and feedback to analyse what’s worked well in their move to...
£37.8m government funding for local authorities to boost c... £37.8m will be invested to help local authorities boost their cyber resilience as part of the first ever Government Cyber Security Strategy that has...
UKCloud acquired by strategic investor Hadston 2 Acquisition of UKCloud provides substantial new investment, paving the way for ambitious growth and a fresh strategic vision centred on assembling a...
City of York – the UK’s first gigabit city When you think of York, what comes to mind? It is probably the awe-inspiring York Minister, the castle, the famed City Walls or the quaint traditional...
The new Verto 365 Microsoft Teams app is the first of its ... Microsoft Teams has cemented itself as a household name in the past 24 months. A huge number of local authority and central government organisations...
Hull NHS trust aiming high for accessibility, usability an... As the Covid-19 pandemic continues, it has never been more important to ensure all users can access online services and understand digital content...
New UK Information Commissioner begins term John Edwards has begun his new role as UK Information Commissioner today. Mr Edwards, who joins on a five-year term, spent the past eight years as New...
Five steps to ensure 2022 is the year of the CIO Max Jones, Managing Partner for Health at Agilisys, details why he thinks 2022 will finally be the year of the CIO – and recommends five steps CIOs...
The UK needs a new culture of data sharing Alison Pritchard, Deputy National Statistician at the Office for National Statistics (ONS), discusses the future of secure data sharing for the UK, as...
How the UK is creating a £2bn startup-friendly environment UK impact tech start-ups have raised £2bn in investment to find solutions to come of the world’s most pressing problems, such as climate change...
Global cyber security trend shows increasing public sector... There’s nothing quite like a global pandemic with legally enforceable lockdowns to expose the public sector’s dependence on outdated digital...
What does the future hold for public sector digital transf... In the last 12 months, HPE embarked on a journey to uncover and discuss the realities of public sector transformation. Our original film, “Consciously...
LGA awards funding for councils as part of Digital Pathfin... The Local Government Association (LGA) has announced the nine successful councils in its new Digital Pathfinders Programme. A total of 75 councils in...
LGA launches online tool to map employment and skills prov... The Local Government Association (LGA) has today launched a new online resource to map national employment and skills provision in every local...
Cloud migration and climate change: A step in the right di... The IT industry contributes between two and six per cent of total global greenhouse emissions. That might not sound too bad, but to add context, this...
Government acknowledges challenges in implementing digital... It’s evident the public sector’s path to digital transformation is challenging and we are promoting a better way, a more conscious path to digital...
Inclusive communication matters. For us, it's personal We live in a diverse world. Naturally, the way we each communicate is also diverse. All of us have our own way of thinking, understanding and...
Connecting assets with Internet of Things City FM has been at the forefront of connected estates for over 15 years. Working in partnership with customers to connect assets across multiple...
Counties could become ‘poor relation’ to cities in gigabit... Just one in five businesses and homes in county areas have access to gigabit broadband speeds, compared to over three quarters of London, with MPs...
Centre for Digital Public Services appoints joint Chief Ex... In a first for the public sector in Wales, the Centre for Digital Public Services (CDPS) has announced a job share for its new Chief Executive Officer...
The public sector’s path to becoming 'consciously hybrid' Legacy infrastructure, digital skills, and the readiness of procurement processes have created barriers to cloud adoption within the public sector...
Government report highlights £2.7bn West Midlands digital ... As many as 52,000 additional digital tech jobs are predicted to be created by 2025 in the West Midlands – the UK’s fastest growing region in the...
What does it take to be genuinely data driven? Data and insights are undoubtedly amongst the most valuable assets public sector organisations possess. They can reshape how decisions are made...
More inclusive data to better inform UK’s social and econo... The National Statistician, Professor Sir Ian Diamond, has set out a series of initiatives to ensure the inclusivity of UK data so that issues facing...
Solihull Council leads driverless technology trial Solihull has become one of the first places in the UK to see driverless vehicles take to its roads as part of new ground-breaking passenger trials...
Document automation significantly reduces TfL administrati... Transport for London’s (TfL) payroll team has saved 160 days’ administration time a year after the introduction of a secure document automation system...
techUK launches new index to help assess UK digital sector Technology trade association, techUK, has launched a new framework to assess the digital tech sector across the different regions of the UK. The Local...
Street lamps and bus shelters to help boost 5G roll out in... Mobile network operators will get easier access to lampposts, bus shelters and other street furniture to speed up the roll out of next-generation...
New app launched as government encourages electric vehicle... Drivers up and down the country can explore making the switch to an electric vehicle this World EV Day with a new government-backed app, the Transport...
New £270m Green Heat Network Fund to support low-carbon he... A new £270m has just been announced by the Government, set to make homes and businesses greener as low-carbon energy is placed at the heart for heat...
techUK sets out recommendations to support IA in governmen... techUK, the tech trade association, has launched its ‘Industry Perspective on Intelligent Automation in Central Government.’ Once considered a ‘nice...
Geospatial Commission launches pilots to improve land use ... Three pilots in Devon, the West Midlands and Northern Ireland will test how to identify and improve key data that helps inform decisions on whether...
UKCloud launches data practice in support of National Data... UKCloud, the multi-cloud experts dedicated to making transformation happen across the UK public sector, has announced the launch of its specialist...
Keep moving to avoid having your feet held to the fire On 23 September 2018, legislation came into force stating that public sector bodies must make their websites and mobile apps accessible to all. The...
LGA launches Digital Pathfinders Programme The Local Government Association (LGA) has launched its Digital Pathfinders Programme to help councils innovate and pioneer projects to advance...
Multimillion-pound initiative to improve local roads acros... A multimillion-pound scheme to improve traffic signals and a commitment to explore how new technology, such as drones and 3D printing, could be used...
City of York Council to introduce digital parking permits From car parks to resident permits, City of York Council is making parking hassle and paper free with a new digital parking permit system. The council...
ICO release new guidance on direct marketing for public se... The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has published a new resource to help public sector organisations understand when direct marketing rules...
Two million homes and businesses to benefit in £5bn broadb... Millions of people in rural England will get access to the fastest broadband speeds on the market as part of a £5bn plan to level up internet access...
£12m to secure future of tech and digital in North of Tyne The North of Tyne Combined Authority (NTCA) will invest £12m to boost the digital sector in Newcastle upon Tyne, North Tyneside and Northumberland...
NAO: The challenges of implementing digital change To deliver digital business change effectively, senior government decision-makers need to better understand the business, technical and delivery risks...
CCN calls for assistive technology to become ‘mainstream’ ... A new report launched by the County Councils Network has called for a new framework and funding to make assistive technology ‘mainstream’ in adult...
Apps launched in move towards fully digital planning syste... Two web apps have been launched in a bid to help council planning teams and simplify the planning process for homeowners in a further step towards a...
Government announces mobile connectivity ‘revolution’ to b... People in rural Scotland, Wales and the North East of England will enjoy huge improvements in their mobile coverage thanks to the UK Government’s...
Less than half of local authorities employ a chief digital... Less than half (49%) of UK local authorities currently employ a chief digital officer (CDO), digital director or equivalent responsible for overseeing...
Mobile technology continues to deliver benefits to UK Fire... When Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (DWFRS) upgraded its Mobile Data Terminals (MDT) to rugged devices in 2018, it was also one of the...
PSE365: How we can ensure staff wellbeing while remote wor... “We have to ensure you, as an individual, are looked after.” That was the commitment which Pete Hampton, Head of Collaboration Specialists for Public...
James Lane: Building digital skills for the future Employees across the country are eager to employ people with digital skills and James Lane, Digital Sector Manager at NCFE is ready for the challenge...
‘Silicon Stoke’ prospectus sets out city’s digital ambitio... A new prospectus setting out the ambitions for the digital transformation of Stoke-on-Trent has been launched by the council to help secure...
Naomi Clayton: Addressing digital skills shortages Digital skills are as essential as literacy, according to Naomi Clayton, who will speak at PSE365’s Learning and Development virtual event taking...
Stockport Council launch open data portal Stockport Council, in partnership with organisations across the borough, has launched a new data portal to share information and encourage the reuse...
Councils selected to test use of digital tools in planning... A £1.1m fund to test the use of digital tools and data standards across 10 local areas has been announced by the government. The ‘Planning for the...
The Future of Digital Accessibility for Public Sector Later this month will mark the tenth anniversary of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). On 20 May, we at Texthelp will be celebrating a whole...
Richmond Council smart sensors give insights into people's... Richmond Council is rolling out digital sensors to provide insights into active travel and pedestrian movements. This is to inform planning to improve...
Mayor of Greater Manchester sets out plans to help get res... The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has announced ambitions for the city-region to become one of the first in the world to equip all under...
Tool to boost digital transformation council construction ... A new tool from the Construction Innovation Hub has launched to help local authorities to transform how they design, build and use their buildings...
New smart city cyber security guidance published As local authorities continue to develop more data-driven, smart city environments, cyber security is becoming an increasingly important consideration...
National Cyber Security Centre launches new small business... In an effort to support improving the cyber security among small business, the Government’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has released a new...
Cumbria Council calls for more people to take up improved ... Cumbria County Council’s ‘Connecting Cumbria’ programme is encouraging more people to take up their services to access quicker broadband speeds. The...
Innovative BCP Council beach app upgraded An app developed by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council enabling beachgoers to check the area’s busy beaches has undergone a major...
Only half of public sector IT leaders have the necessary r... New research data gathered by UKCloud, about the key challenges facing the UK public sector, has revealed that 48% of senior IT professionals and...
LGA: Response to High Court judgement on council meetings The Local Government Association (LGA) has expressed its disappointment that councils will be required to hold full council meetings, despite Covid-19...
Year-long extension to G-Cloud 12 framework announced Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has officially extended its G-Cloud 12 framework agreement for a further 12 months to allow improvements to the...
Falkirk Council first Scottish authority to safeguard digi... Falkirk Council has become the first local authority in Scotland to go live with an end-to-end digital telecare service. Working alongside Falkirk...
New government cyber security laws to protect smart device... Makers of smart devices including phones, speakers and doorbells will need to tell customers upfront how long a product will be guaranteed to receive...
Councils to play role in wiping rural mobile ‘not spots’ a... The government is proposing law changes to boost ongoing efforts to improve connectivity for people who live, work and travel in rural areas and local...
Ep 31. The opportunities of data in waste management, Pete... Waste management may not always get a reputation as a glamorous or innovative area of public sector and local authority management, but there are huge...
PSE365: Call for councils to scrap activities that do not ... The Leader of Kent’s Sevenoaks District Council has said that local authorities “should be abandoning activities that don’t make life better for our...
PSE365: Digital councils helping transform public services Digital transformation is helping councils to improve public services and become more efficient was the key message from PSE365’s Digital...
Oldham Council agree to bigger bins with some being solar ... Oldham Council is set to install new and bigger street bins across the borough with some being solar powered. The council’s Cabinet agreed plans which...
BCP Council showcases world leading Smart Place investment... Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council is seeking capital investment to create a sustainable and successful Smart Place, using a...
City Region Deal funds £22.4m National Robotarium Construction has begun on a National Robotarium in Edinburgh thanks to £22.4m funding as part of the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region...
Town to benefit from Durham County Council’s £1.3m public ... Free Wi-Fi is being introduced in Seaham next week as part of Durham County Council’s multimillion pound Towns and Village programme, which aims to...
Oxford City Council payments to go cashless Oxford City Council is to go cashless across various services in a bid to reduce costs, enhance security and offer a more convenient, 24-hour method...
WMCA funds new digital innovation hub West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) funding has allowed Walsall College to open a new technology centre, which is set to show local school...
Liverpool City Region launch £30m digital partnership The Liverpool City Region has announced the launch of a new £30m partnership to deliver ultrafast digital infrastructure that will help make the...
Is it time you reviewed your cyber security provisions? Cyber attacks are an increasing threat for local authorities as we continue towards a data-driven, digital future. As more and more of our public...
Understanding public sector priorities when adopting cloud... Adoption of cloud technology in the sector has boomed in recent years and while some are more cautious, a lot of organisations have hurriedly jumped...
What are the true costs of retaining legacy IT systems? A lot of private sector organisations are familiar with the term ‘digital transformation’, and the benefits of replacing non-digital or manual...
West Dunbartonshire Council invest £1.8m in IT systems and... West Dunbartonshire Council is spending £1.8 million in Information Technology (IT) to support and maintain their existing existing IT systems and...
Scottish Borders Council looking for solution after email ... Scottish Borders Council is investigating their email procedures after a data breach affected around 600 customers in the area. The council have been...
How to ensure your IT technology is up-to-date One of the key pain points for UK police forces is the issue of keeping technology up to date. Due to budget restrictions, forces often sweat their...
How can police forces make their IT budget go further? UK police forces spent approximately £1.1bn on ICT goods and services in 2019-20, remaining flat versus 2018-19. This represents just 6% of total UK...
How data can make public sector IT better Across Europe we have seen country after country knocked, like dominoes, by the challenges of Covid-19. Governments at national, regional and local...
Chesterfield Borough Council case study shows benefits of ... A report released by Chesterfield Borough Council, titled ‘Don’t Cut Here!’ has outlined the benefits of HS2 East reaching the borough, which was...
Cyber attacks cost local councils up to £2m With more than quarter of a billion cyber attacks recorded in just the first half of 2019, public sector organisations must ensure their security...
Five reasons why adopting digital technology is vitally im... We currently live in an age where the advancement of digital technology is rapidly evolving. Technology is developed to help us, make our lives easier...
Public Sector Executive Launch 365 Events Platform Public Sector Executive are proud to announce the launch of our 365 virtual events platform. When building our platform, we set out with goals to...
Hackney Council tell voters to re-register over hacking fe... Hackney Council have instructed postal voters to reregister to vote over fears that they may no longer be registered after suffering from a large...
Civil servants to benefit from training overhaul An overhaul of Civil Service training is being launched as part of the Government’s modernisation programme, aimed at equipping civil servants with...
Cheshire East Council invest £4.5m in fibre broadband Cheshire East Council has announced that they plan to invest £4. 5m into fibre broadband this year. The plans mean that hard to reach areas in rural...
Newport Council refuse potential share of Bitcoin fortune Newport City Council have refused another request to excavate one of their landfill sites in order to potentially retrieve £200m worth of Bitcoin from...
Portsmouth Council use drones to monitor beach footfall du... Portsmouth City Council have revealed that they have employed the use of drones to monitor footfall on the region’s beaches. The drone footage, which...
Hackney Council stolen data leaked online Hackney Borough Council has had data released online that was stolen in an attack in October last year. The Council maintains that a limited amount of...
Creating innovative solutions to deliver storage as a serv... Pure Storage has recently been named a leader in the 2020 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Primary Storage Arrays for their forward-thinking work...
Crown Commercial Service issues £300m digital works framew... An open opportunity contract notice has been issued by Crown Commercial Service (CCS) for large value works framework agreement that CCS intend to...
Biggest military investment since Cold War The Prime Minister is set to announce the biggest increase in military investment since the end of the Cold War. The £16.5bn investment is designed to...
PM announces new green 10-point plan The Prime Minister has announced a new 10-point plan today (Nov 18) that outlines how the UK will become carbon neutral by 2050. The plan comes ahead...
TfL announce largest e-scooter trial in UK Transport for London have announce that they will start the UK’s largest e-scooter trial next year. TfL are currently looking for 3 e-scooter partners...
Calls for the Government to address vaccine fake news The Government is facing increasing pressure from opposition parties to draft up legislation that effectively addresses the problem of fake news. With...
Achieve your digital goals faster with G-Cloud SaaS procur... Through the Crown Commercial Service, G-Cloud framework, public sector organisations are provided with the opportunity to easily search for, compare...
New digital case management service for courts A new digital case management system called Common Platform has been launched by HM Courts & Tribunals Service that will allow secure access for...
TfGM announce AI controlled “smart” junctions Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) have announced that they will begin to use AI to control traffic on certain junctions. The junctions will make...
£134m sustainable tech award The Government today (Nov 4) has announced that it will be investing £134m into sustainable technology businesses. Businesses across the country will...
Study warns of dangers of not fully wiping USB drives A study of 100 USB drives purchase by Abertay University found over 75,000 files were still intact from supposedly empty drives. The study, designed...
NHS Covid-19 App update removes unnecessary notifications The Government has today announced that updates to the NHS Covid-19 app will make the app more accurate than it was at launch. This is done by...
£29m funding to boost digital revolution The Government has today (Oct 28) announced £29m worth of funding that will go towards research in the digital sector. The funding will be put towards...
Covid-19 driving digital transformation With the Covid-19 forcing people to stay indoors and work from home, those in the Public Sector have had to adapt in order to still carry out their...
Hackney Council hit by cyber-attack Hackney Council have announced today (Oct 13) that they have been hit by a cyber attack from an unknown source. Hackney Council are currently working...
Full Fibre Gigabit project started across Mid Sussex Work has begun across Mid Sussex to deliver full fibre broadband across the region. The project will mean that businesses and residents across Mid...
Calls for paying ransom to hackers to be made illegal Over the past few years, various public bodies have been the target of ransomware attacks, most notably, the NHS was attacked in 2017 by ransomware...
New data strategy will employ 500 data analysts across pub... Digital Secretary, Oliver Dowden, today (Sept 9) announced a new National Data Strategy that will employ up to 500 data analysts across the public...
West Yorkshire invests £9m in superfast broadband for isol... West Yorkshire Combined Authority are providing 1,700 businesses with superfast broadband through the third phase of its Superfast Broadband scheme...
Information from Council letters leaked Thousands of details from letters, that were being stored digitally by a third-party have been leaked online, and subsequently indexed by popular...
West Midlands leads the way with 5G rollout An independent study has concluded that the West Midlands is leading the way in terms of 5G coverage across the region. The West Midlands currently...
Councils have to play a “vital role” in superfast broadban... Ministers are calling on councils to help deliver digital connectivity ambitions across the UK. The extent of these ambitions is 5G coverage across...
Paper to Paperless Plan Reviews: How Bluebeam changed the ... Words provided by Bluebeam, editorially reviewed by Public Sector Executive Electronic plan review is rapidly becoming a solution for government...
New digital workplace framework launched with £75m potenti... A new procurement framework developed by NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) has been launched to assist public sector organisations to purchase...
UK Government launch innovative new digital access pilot s... The UK Government has launched the Document Checking Service, an innovative scheme designed to give people easier and safer access to digital services...
Government announces £20m in new grants for small business... The Minister for Regional Growth and Local Government Simon Clarke has announced £20m in new grants today (July 30) to support the recovery of small...
Ep. 22 How can data help the public sector? Steve Caughey ... On this week’s episode of Public Sector Voices, Emily is joined by the Director of National Innovation Centre for Data, Steve Caughey, to highlight...
Ep. 21 Isle of Wight fighting Covid-19 with the digital ed... This week, Leader of Isle of Wight Council, Dave Stewart, Joined host Emily Rodgers on the Public Sector Voices podcast. The Island has received...
Sir David Bell: Is Higher Education the key to economic re... On this week’s episode of Public Sector Voices, Emily is joined by Sir David Bell, whose career in local government spans almost four decades. Sir...
Share of £5.4m awarded to upskill 20 UK colleges The Department for Education has awarded £5.4m today (July 23) to 20 colleges to help level up skills across the country. Apprenticeships and Skills...
Government proposals to boost cyber security of smart prod... The Government has published proposals today (July 16) for a new law outlining security requirements for smart devices, which could protect millions...
Choose your winner for Council of the Month Over the past few weeks, we have received over 140 nominations for Council of the Month, each with inspiring and heart-warming detail of Councils and...
£705m investment into infrastructure, jobs and tech at GB-... The UK Government announced a £705m investment package yesterday (July 12) to fund infrastructure, jobs and technology at the GB-EU border. Included...
GMCA begins procurement process for £7m Skills for Growth ... Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has begun the procurement process for a £7m contract to support its Skills for Growth programme. The...
Digital Innovation fund open to transform Britain's supply... UK Research and Innovation has announced the opening of a multi-million pound funding pot today (July 6) to help tech and manufacturing businesses to...
Avoira to aid return to work with temperature detection so... Content provided by Avoira, editorally reviewed by Public Sector Executive Avoira to help manage the return to work and life with temperature...
Silence: The sound of success By Marcella Heath, Democratic Services Manager at North Kesteven District Council The District Council chambers in North Kesteven stand empty. Where...
Socitm supports local authorities with 'a new local normal... The society for innovation, technology and modernisation (Socitm) has published a document to help local authorities continue their ‘astonishing’...
Building a stronger society Every day, digital technology enables us to push the boundaries of the public services we deliver creating a stronger, safer society, economy and...
Looking Forward: How Data Champion AstraZeneca is rising t... In a recent webinar, Clare Hickie, Workday’s EMEA CTO was joined by Phil Carter, GVP and European chief analyst at IDC, and Russell Smith, Head of...
Civil servants gain access to cutting-edge digital skills Civil servants now have easier access to a broader range of free digital learning resources, aimed at boosting productivity and agility within the...
Government launches AI Accelerator programme to upskill pu... The government has launched a new scheme to upskill data scientists into AI specialists, aiming to use technology to improve public services, save...
Mayor Dan Norris leads £5m youth employment initiative Nearly £5 million of funding has been secured by the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, led by Mayor Dan Norris, to support young people...
Shocking Report Reveals 67% Surge in School Absences A major new report from the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) and The Difference has set out a plan to end the rapid rise in absence...
New plan to tackle digital exclusion Millions of people in Britain are set to gain greater digital skills as the government launches a comprehensive plan to combat digital exclusion. With...
Greater Manchester Launches a Groundbreaking Training and ... The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has launched a new package of support for people working with young children across our city-region...
Government backing early education in Plan for Change Parents across the UK are set to benefit from significant savings on childcare costs, thanks to new government protections against additional charges...
London Councils Address Decreasing Demand for School Place... London boroughs are supporting local schools as demand for school places continues to drop across the capital, a new report by London Councils has...
Groundbreaking pilot for schoolchildren launched In a bold move to revolutionise work experience for schoolchildren, the Liverpool City Region has been selected to pilot the innovative Equalex...
‘Don’t Disrespect’ anti-street harassment film and campaig... A new campaign and film, created by young people in Kent, aims to raise awareness about street harassment and violence against women and girls (VAWG)...
Government boosts skills and employment In a significant move to bolster economic growth, the UK government has announced changes that will enable up to 10,000 more apprentices to qualify...
Education Secretary drives home the importance of school a... In a compelling address at the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ), Secretary of State Bridget Phillipson stressed the urgent need for parents to take a...
Consultation on new Ofsted improvements Ofsted has initiated a comprehensive consultation, inviting opinions from parents, carers, professionals, and learners on a new method for inspecting...
Thousands more learners to benefit from educational fund e... In a significant move aimed at supporting post-16 learners in Wales, the Welsh Government has announced an uplift in the household income thresholds...
Empowering AI in education The Department for Education has unveiled ambitious plans to revolutionise the educational landscape, harnessing technology to break down barriers to...
Communities supported during switch to renewables In a significant step towards a sustainable future, a pilot scheme aimed at supporting oil and gas workers in transitioning to careers in renewables...
Revolutionising Welsh Education: How Generative AI is Tran... Estyn, the education and training inspectorate for Wales, has announced a review to understand the current use of Generative Artificial Intelligence...
Discover the Secret Behind Gloucestershire's Award-Winning... Gloucestershire County Council’s Relational and Restorative Practice Team has earned accreditation from the Restorative Justice Council (RJC) for...
IFS: Schools and colleges facing another round of belt tig... New estimates by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) find that growth in mainstream school funding per pupil in England in 2025–26 (2.8% in cash...
Landmark Children’s Bill to Protect Vulnerable Children In... Today, December 17, marks the introduction of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill in Parliament, a pivotal step in safeguarding children at risk...
Tees Valley Apprenticeships Supercharged with Major New Su... Businesses across Tees Valley are to benefit from the launch of a new programme set to super-charge apprenticeships across the region. Tees Valley’s...
Record number of pupils in Scotland are identified with ad... The Scottish Children’s Services Coalition (SCSC), an alliance of leading providers of specialist care and education to vulnerable children and young...
Changes to School Coordinated Admissions Scheme In line with new Welsh Government regulations, proposals to change Cardiff's co-ordinated admissions scheme have been consulted on. The new...
IFS: System for funding special educational needs is broke... Funding for pupils with special educational needs in England increased by 59% or £4 billion between 2015 and 2024. A further £1 billion announced in...
Ofsted Annual Report Highlights Strain on Education and So... Most children are well-served by the education sector and, in social care, life-changing work is being done for children and young people every day...
Government Injects £740 Million to Support SEND Pupils in ... Thousands of pupils are to benefit from a £740 million cash injection from the Government to pave the way for more pupils with special educational...
Skills getting Britain building The government has announced that housebuilding and skills are to be developed side by side thanks to new skills hubs. With £150 million of industry...
Improving transport ahead of national reform The key strategies for how councils can meet the challenge of improving home to school transport have been outlined. Thanks to a new report from the...
Amazon helps local authority ambition Major businesses are supporting the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority’s drive for more apprenticeships, by redirecting funding to smaller...
Guidance for better school transport The government has published new guidance that will improve journeys to schools around the country. Published by Active Travel England and the...
A generational overhaul of children’s social care The Education Secretary has announced a package of reforms that will overhaul children’s social care. This will be done to ‘break the cycle of late...
Student protection and opportunity through education refor... The government has announced a range of measures that will work to stabilise and improve higher education. Students are to be supported thanks to a 3...
2024 Building Back Britain Online Conference Back when Boris Johnson was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, the government committed to a mission of ‘levelling up’ the country. With the aim of...
Recommendations for SEND inclusion According to a new report from London Councils, schools in the capital must ensure that they are genuinely inclusive to protect their success when it...
A budget to boost the economy, public services, and infras... In her first Budget as Chancellor, Rachel Reeves has outlined measures that will fix the foundations of the economy, and set out how she plans to...
Transport for health and sustainability Transport for Greater Manchester has outlined its ambitions for children and young people across the region to increase their use of active and public...
Chancellor confirms education focus for budget The UK Government has confirmed that billions of pounds will be used to protect education priorities, as chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares for this...
Boosting Skills, Brightening Futures York and North Yorkshire are set to see a significant boost in skilled workers, thanks to a government-funded initiative. Over 800 individuals are...
Report outlines financial instability of SEND system A new report from the National Audit Office has outlined how England’s special educational needs system is in need of urgent reform. This comes as the...
Addressing local challenges through education strategy Westmorland and Furness Council has confirmed that its Cabinet has given approval for a strategy that will commit to giving all children a high...
Expanding support for education The Department for Education has announced that it is increasing support for young people, as part of plans to keep them in school. According to the...
Skills and training backed by mayor Thousands of adults in the North East of England are being supported to upskill thanks to millions of pounds worth of mayoral funding. This comes with...
Call for government support for young carers A new report from Carers Trust has found that young carers are missing more than a month of education per year, on average, with this being...
Council-funded mental health support succeeds East Devon District Council is celebrating the success of its year-long programme of mental health support for the area’s school children. Following...
Restoring neighbourhood policing across the country As part of the government’s commitment to restoring neighbourhood policing, it has announced that specialist training is being rolled out across the...
Government completes free school meals rollout The Welsh Government has announced that it has completed the rollout of free school meals in primary schools across the country. With children...
Improving school standards through Ofsted reform The Department for Education has confirmed that it is scrapping single headline Ofsted grades for schools, as part of a move to improve standards and...
Action demanded on education crisis The Mayor of the East Midlands has called for urgent action from the government to address the ongoing education crisis in the region. This comes as...
AI driving education improvements The government has announced that artificial intelligence is to be used to support teachers, thanks to a new project. Bringing together the Department...
Region commits to skills investment West Yorkshire Combined Authority has announced that significant investment is being committed to delivering significant training boosts for...
Travel helping to realise youth potential Westmorland and Furness Council has announced an improved grant that will support young people in the region realise their full potential by...
Authority ramping up digital inclusion work The final phase of a pioneering new digital inclusion programme is being ramped up by Liverpool City Region Combined Authority. So far, almost 1,500...
Delivering economic, environmental and community projects Glasgow City Council is being supported with the delivery of a number of projects, including those delivering community, economic, environmental and...
Council supporting young peoples’ digital skills Gloucestershire County Council is launching a new programme that will support young people to gain vital new digital skills. New digital workshops...
Is Manchester living up to its potential? Manchester City Council has today published its State of the City Report for the last year. This report comes as the council works on its ‘Our...
LGA's Sector Support Drives Council Improvement The Local Government Association (LGA) has revealed that its sector support programmes have delivered significant benefits to councils across England...
Education and economy developments West Midlands Combined Authority has confirmed that it has taken another step towards completing its City Learning Quarter. This comes with the...
Growing the social care workforce Cambridgeshire County Council has launched a new scheme to expand its social care workforce. Coming against a backdrop of mounting social care...
Public sector among highest apprentice employers Leeds City Council has announced that it has placed in the top 100 apprenticeship employers in the UK. Published by the Department for Education, the...
Mayor reducing violence over the summer The Mayor of London has announced a package of measures that will be used to reduce violence over the school summer holidays. By offering access to...
Stalling SEND educational attainment A new report commissioned by both the Local Government Association and the County Councils Network has found that educational attainment amongst...
Redistributing unused school funding West Berkshire Council has announced that schools in the area have voted in favour of a new proposal to redirect unused school funding. This comes as...
Plan for city region to be the best Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has confirmed that the Mayor has released his plans for how the city region can become ‘the best place to...
A national skills ambition The government has announced that it will pull together the skills landscape through the launch of Skills England. As part of the government’s plans...
LGA launches work and skills offer The Local Government Association has announced that it has launched new proposals to localise employment and skills services. Coming with a focus on...
King’s Speech confirms government direction This morning saw the King delivering his speech at the State Opening of Parliament, during which he confirmed the new government’s direction. As...
Mayor launches education boost plans Greater Manchester Combined Authority has announced further development on the Greater Manchester Baccalaureate. Known as the MBacc, the new technical...
Driving economic growth across the country The Department for Work and Pensions has outlined new plans to drive growth through its new Back to Work Plan. This comes as the Secretary of State...
Education Secretary begins teacher recruitment The Department for Education has announced that the new Education Secretary has already begun work to improve the relationship between the government...
Capital spending hampering services A new Institute for Government report has outlined how a new approach must be taken to capital spending to stop service performance from continuing to...
Collaborating for economic growth Welsh Cabinet Secretary for the Economy, Energy and Welsh Language, Jeremy Miles, has called for increased collaboration between the private and...
Change for LGA programme The Local Government Association has confirmed that its successful scheme to introduce graduates to the local government workforce is to be renamed...
Council mental health support Halton Borough Council has announced that it is supporting more than 20,000 children with mental health and wellbeing. This comes as it has awarded a...
Anti-racist childcare guidance launches The Welsh Government has launched new guidance and advice to create an anti-racist culture in Welsh childcare settings. The toolkit features guidance...
SEND Support on the Rise: Councils Struggle to Meet Needs New figures show that the number of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) receiving support from councils...
LGA launches ‘essential starting point’ guide for local go... A new development document has been unveiled by the Local Government Association (LGA), in what it describes as the “essential starting point” for all...
Proposals for SEND support Senior councillors within Leeds City Council are to consider proposed changes to the way that the council provides SEND learners with transport...
Conservative manifesto announced With General Election campaigns picking up pace, this week sees parties unveiling their manifestos in a bid to convince the nation why they should...
Legislation for education reform published The Scottish Government has announced that legislation has been published to create a new national qualifications body. This will come alongside an...
Cross-organisation training and collaboration Cross-service collaboration and skill sharpening have been worked on over the course of a three day training exercise at Cotswold Airport...
Mayor’s vision for second term The Mayor of West Yorkshire has established her vision for the future of the region across her second term in office. Focusing on ‘delivery, delivery...
Mayor’s multi-million pound package After being re-elected last weekend, the Mayor of West Yorkshire has confirmed that an investment package will be committed to making ‘life easier for...
Ofsted inspections change Ofsted has announced that it is changing the way that ungraded inspections will be done, in order to reduce the burden on schools, whilst also...
Ep 55. Why we mustn’t neglect councillor training, Cllr Li... Ensuring that councillors are equipped with the proper skills is essential to making sure that council services run smoothly, and communities benefit...
More good school places proposal The Department for Education has announced that it has unveiled proposals to create more good school places, with data showing that more than half of...
New care certificate regulator With the launch of the new Care Certificate coming later this year, technical and vocational learning leader NCFE has become the one of the first...
The power of AI in education A roundtable has been held to allow the government to discuss the potential benefits of artificial intelligence in education settings. Hosted by the...
Training boosting skills and economic growth The Department for Work and Pensions has announced that more than 250,000 workplace training places have been delivered for benefits claimants over...
Ofsted report finds RE depth needed A new report has been published into the ways that religious education is delivered in schools, with it finding that the subject is currently lacking...
SEND reform needed to avoid bankruptcy Bristol City Council is at risk of going bankrupt unless it can roll out reforms to its Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) support...
SEND funded in Nottinghamshire Funding is being allocated to ensuring that children with special educational needs in Nottingham can benefit from quality education. Thanks to more...
Northern Ireland investment in innovation and skills Government funding is being allocated to two new projects in Northern Ireland, following the first meeting of the new East-West Council. The...
Councils backed to meet education needs Councils are being supported to make sure that the education they receive meets their needs by delivering high quality learning environments. The...
Mayor boosting skills with investment Significant investment is being committed to ensuring that people across the West of England are able to upskill. The West of England Mayoral Combined...
Report urges action against child poverty A new report into child poverty has called on the government to bring education infrastructure into the fight, whilst recommending a number of plans...
Cornwall investing in skills Cornwall Council has confirmed that £12.5 million of investment is being committed to people and skills, with this contributing to plans to bring more...
Largest ever skills funding boost Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has announced that it is boosting adult skills training with its largest-ever investment in upskilling...
Mayor backing adult education Since responsibility for adult education within West Yorkshire fell to Mayor Tracy Brabin, more than 159,000 people have signed up for training...
West Midlands benefitting from bootcamp boost West Midlands Combined Authority has announced that around £27 million has been allocated to a regional training programme, which will benefit local...
Innovation funding for West Mids education Funding is being committed to the launch of ‘nationally leading’ technology adoption centres in the West Midlands. Coming as part of Innovate UK’s...
Manchester recognised by UNESCO Manchester City Council has announced that the city has been officially recognised by UNESCO as a City of Lifelong Learning. This comes in recognition...
Liverpool and Shanghai alliance turns 25 Education providers in Liverpool are coming together with Liverpool City Council to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the city’s partnership with...
Mayor’s skills bootcamps benefitting thousands in Liverpoo... Thanks to funding from Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, thousands of residents are to benefit from the chance to upskill and retrain for...
Councils celebrate National Apprenticeship Week This week brings National Apprenticeship Week, allowing councils the opportunity to celebrate the impact that apprenticeships bring to local...
£250 million now allocated on youth investment in UK areas... Young people around the country are to benefit from further government funding to deliver new or refurbished youth centres. Making up the largest...
New teacher training framework The Department for Education has announced a new framework to ensure that teaching is of a high quality, supporting improved pupil outcomes. Making...
Ofsted praises council’s ‘sustainable improvements’ Adult education in North Yorkshire has been recognised by Ofsted inspectors following work to improve the service for communities. A recent monitoring...
DWP and HS2 partnership creates opportunities in West Midl... Unemployed people in the West Midlands are being supported into work on the HS2 project, thanks to government-backed recruitment hubs. Celebrated by...
The scale of Ofsted’s challenge unveiled At a time of great change for Ofsted, this week has brought a view to the future, with new Chief Inspector Sir Martyn Oliver outlining the challenge...
Apprenticeships and Advice: Liverpool City Region unlocks ... Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has announced that another ‘major step forward’ has been taken in the implementation of the Mayor’s Young...
Teacher Wellbeing: New measures announced The Department for Education has announced new measures to improve recruitment and retention of teachers. Included in these measures is new investment...
Cornwall supporting children and young people Cornwall Council has announced that projects to support children and young people are being funded by grants worth almost £1.8 million overall. Last...
From Prison to Purpose: Pilot project helping ex-offenders... West Yorkshire Combined Authority is supporting people who have experience of prison or probation to move on with their lives, through a new...
Further family hubs opened across country – LGA urges for ... The Government has announced that more family hubs are being opened around the country, with all 75 of the local authorities that are involved in the...
Free School Meals in London: Mayor Khan Announces £140m Pl... The Mayor of London has unveiled plans to extend his groundbreaking free school meals policy into the 2024/25 academic year. Mayor Sadiq Khan has...
Improving school attendances As pupils return to school following the festive break, the Department for Education has announced that it is working to drive up attendance and...
Action urged for vulnerable children Action has been urged by the Scottish Children’s Services Coalition (SCSC) following a significant reduction in the number of education support plans...
New Greater Manchester education path launches this year The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has confirmed that the Greater Manchester Baccalaureate will be launched in September, following...
Ofsted mental health training As he begins his five-year term as His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education, Sir Martyn Oliver has launched new training for Ofsted inspectors. With...
Government publishes gender guidance Yesterday, the Department for Education released new guidance for schools to support gender-questioning children. Guidance will be geared towards...
Record funding for schools The Department for Education has announced that England’s schools are to be allocated a record-high funding injection. Almost £60 billion of...
Govt launches consultation on minimum service levels in sc... The Department for Education has launched a nine-week consultation on minimum service levels in schools. The consultation would protect the...
Skills and economy boost for West Midlands Additional funding has been allocated to West Midlands Combined Authority to support further education and training providers as they look to help...
Government funding to transform skills training The Department for Education has announced new funding that will support colleges and universities to offer additional opportunities for key skills...
West Midlands supporting adult maths training West Midlands Combined Authority has announced that it has allocated funding to four community organisations that are looking to support employed...
Lifelong learning opportunities in West Midlands West Midlands Combined Authority is promoting free learning opportunities, as it looks to boost the career prospects and earning potential of...
Combined authority celebrates success of care leaver bursa... Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority has celebrated the success of a bursary that was established to support care leavers. The Care...
AI skills future-proofed through major government funding ... The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, has announced that the government will be committing funding to help with the future proofing...
Major school upgrade investment Thanks to a programme of funding from the Scottish Government, additional school buildings are to benefit from modern, state of the art facilities. As...
Council encouraging young people to consider local governm... Harborough District Council is helping to encouraging young people to get involved with local government and help drive the next generation of public...
New skills report calls for further funding and devolution A new report from Key Cities has called for funding and devolution in skills to be further prioritised, with the aim of boosting local finances, as...
Leeds announces new Children’s Mayor Leeds City Council has announced that a new Children’s Mayor of Leeds has been appointed, following a record turnout. 10-year-old Mohammed Hussein was...
Government funding to boost teacher recruitment The Department for Education has announced new funding that will help to attract more teachers across important subjects. Being used to fund...
New National Charter outlines childcare services in Scotla... Children in Scotland have been given the opportunity to identify their own priorities for a new funded school-age childcare offer. Yesterday, a new...
Government investment in school run transformation for mil... Thanks to a newly announced package of funding from the government, up to two million more children will be able to access walk to school and cycle...
Thousands more pupils supported with attendance The government has announced that thousands more pupils are to be supported with their school attendance, thanks to the opening of four more...
Teacher workload tackled by new government taskforce The government has announced a new taskforce that will work towards reducing teacher workload, as well as supporting flexible working. Launching the...
Exciting new support programme for young people in Newcast... Newcastle City Learning, run by Newcastle City Council and supported by Northumbria University, has launched a new life-changing supported internship...
LGA demand taskforce set-up for RAAC school building closu... The Local Government Association has demanded a task force to be put into place to ensure the safety of pupils in wake of the news of imminent school...
Summer youth services boosted through government funding The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has announced that funding has been awarded to youth groups around the country, to help tackle anti-social...
Young people supported for education travel Westmorland and Furness’ young people are being supported as they travel for education, learning and training, through a new grant scheme. Funding...
Disadvantaged areas benefitting from new schools The Department for Education has announced that new free schools are opening up in some of the most disadvantaged areas of the country, as part of a...
Cyber skills being delivered for students In order to deliver further cyber skills and jobs, the government is encouraging schools to take advantage of new free resources that are being...
The hidden asset of education A new report into Virtual Schools has outlined how they are education’s ‘hidden asset’ and has called for government to assess how they may be able to...
Government boosting youth centres with next phase of fund The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has announced that young people are to be giving better access to out-of-school activities, through new...
Council maintained schools continuing to outshine academie... A new report from the Local Government Association has outlined how council-run schools are continuing to outperform ones that have converted to...
How can educational organisations overcome the barriers un... The Energy Consortium (TEC) supported the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) in tackling that question – and came up with an answer that...
Businesses supported with skills and public sector contrac... London Borough of Harrow has announced that businesses are to benefit from new support that will help them to secure public sector contracts, as well...
Defibrillators for every state school The Department for Education has announced that every state school in England now has a defibrillator, with this helping to considerably increase the...
Councils warn of skills shortage continuing with European ... The Local Government Association has warned that the ending of dedicated European funding could lead to skills shortages lasting longer, as demand...
Government to clampdown on poor university degrees The government has announced a crackdown on so-called rip-off university degrees that lead to low employment prospects and typically high drop-out...
Highest ever funding rates for English schools The Department for Education has announced that schools in England will receive their highest ever funding in real terms, through the National Funding...
New charter to make local economy fairer for everybody A new charter has been signed by Oxford City Council as it looks to continue its commitment to ensuring that the local economy is fairer for everybody...
Funding boost for historic free childcare The Department for Education has announced a £1 billion funding boost for childcare, which will kickstart the delivery of historic new free childcare...
Education Committee disappointed with government response ... The Education Committee has announced its disappointment at the way that the government has responded to a report into the future of post-16...
Councils concerned about nursery capacity according to LGA... New research by the Local Government Association (LGA) has revealed that nearly nine in ten councils are concerned about nursery capacity ahead of the...
NAO reports into school buildings and sustainability The National Audit Office has announced the findings of a report into the condition of school buildings around the country. More than a third (24,000)...
A commitment to sustainable education The Scottish Government has announced that it has launched a new action plan that will ensure sustainability is a focus of the education system...
Council support for veterans ahead of Armed Forces Day South Gloucestershire Council has announced that it is supporting veterans through the agreement of a new action plan, ahead of Armed Forces Day on...
Government funding for town and planning career scheme A new scheme to support graduates into planning careers has been granted government funding, as announced by the Levelling Up Department. The Local...
How should AI be used in education? Yesterday, as part of the 10th anniversary of London Tech Week, the government has issued a call for evidence on how artificial intelligence can be...
Space funding for partnerships and education Funding for a swathe of international partnerships and projects in STEM education has been announced by the UK Space Agency, with collaborations to...
Experts contribute to government review on RSHE guidance The Department for Education has announced that an independent expert advisory panel has been formed, with the aim of advising on the review of the...
Local community upskilling to come from funding injection A major funding boost of £165m is being dispersed to local communities across the country, boosting the areas through enhanced skill training...
Significant school improvement funding More than a thousand projects to improve the standard of school buildings are to be given the go-ahead today, as the Department for Education looks to...
School absences tackled by government programmes The government has announced new projects that will be aimed at driving up attendance rates in schools, with the overall goal of improving the...
Doncaster bringing Remake Learning Days to the UK For the first time ever Remake Learning Days Festival is coming to the UK, with Doncaster Council announcing that it will be hosting the event. Remake...
Young people being supported into planning careers The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced that it is using government funding to help support more young people into...
Thriving communities in Wales being supported The Welsh Government is celebrating the impact of the Co-operation Agreement as it supports thriving communities. Signed in December 2021 and lasting...
Redbridge children helping to create greener community Redbridge Council is bringing the next generation on board, as they continue with plans to make the borough greener. More than 1300 school children...
Wales becomes first UK country to increase Education Maint... The Welsh Government has announced that the Education Maintenance Allowance will increase from this month for eligible students in further education...
Wales funding community schemes tackling inequality in edu... The Welsh Government has announced that it will be investing in infrastructure that will allow schools to become community focused and support them as...
Wales building new net zero schools with pupils’ design he... The Welsh Government has announced that three new net zero schools are to be built in the North, South-West and South-East of the country, with school...
Scotland launch consultation on school learning hours Scottish Government is asking people to share their views on a new legal minimum number of school learning hours. The change would see councils being...
Kirklees Council supporting schools through investment Kirklees Council has announced that it investing in the improvement of school buildings, following Cabinet agreement. The projects will be supported...
New position announced to lead transition to new qualifica... The Scottish Government has announced that a new appointee to the role of Chair of the Scottish Qualifications Authority will also lead the transition...
Welsh government funding sustainability in schools and col... The Welsh Government has announced funding to help schools and colleges across the country become more energy efficient. Funding amounting to £60...
Stratford-on-Avon awards Community Builder contract to bui... Stratford-on-Avon District Council has announced the awarding of a contract for the role of Community Builder, with a view to helping communities...
Welsh government scheme helping thousands into work The Welsh Government has announced the launch of a scheme that will aim to support thousands of people into work, education or work following...
Wales planning to give children and workers the skills to ... The Welsh Government has announced the publication of the Stronger, Fairer, Greener Wales: Net Zero Skills Plan. This will set out how the government...
London’s first Data Campus plans launched by Newham Counci... Newham Council has announced the third part of its plan to become a leading destination for innovation in digital and data. It has done so by...
Council grant funding for community projects in Mid Sussex Mid Sussex District Council has announced that it has awarded significant funding to community projects, with a focus on health, sustainability and...
Welsh Government innovating to make country stronger, fair... The Welsh Government has announced that it has launched a new innovation strategy, to support collaboration as the country looks to deliver better...
Call for levelling up of East of England comes from MPs an... MPs and council leaders from across the East of England have come together to call for immediate action from the government, in regard to the...
Government funding package for levelling up of Blyth The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced that the people of Blyth are to benefit from an increase in government...
Digital learning supported in Wales The Welsh Government has announced that it is boosting investment in order to support digital learning across further education. Further Education...
Wales’ further education innovation fund The Welsh Government has announced a new innovation fund that will support further education colleges as they look for new ways to support learners...
Funding to support progress in education The Department for Education has announced that there is to be a significant funding increase to support 16-19 education, helping to ensure that...
Wolverhampton to launch its own social worker scheme City of Wolverhampton Council is to launch its own version of the national Social Workers in Schools programme, allowing for a reduction in the number...
Welsh government launching pilot to stop poverty impacting... The Welsh Government have launched a new pilot programme to provide support to schools in their mission to tackle the impact that the poverty has on...
North East devolution reaches crucial agreement The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities announced a historic deal has been agreed for devolution in the North East of England, over...
School cost support for families The Scottish Government, as part of the announcements surrounding the 2023-24 budget, has announced that a range of measures are to be implemented...
North Somerset supporting mums back into work North Somerset Council has announced that 16 women who were previously struggling to get back into work following maternity, have graduated from their...
Welsh Draft Budget to protect the most vulnerable The Welsh Government has announced that the Draft Budget for 2023-24 will help to protect public services, as well as the most vulnerable people in...
Concerns for government’s approach to adult learning Lambeth Council has announced its concern over a perceived lack of support for adult learners, and has called on the Secretary of State for Education...
£490m higher education investment to boost student prospec... Students are set to benefit from almost half a billion pounds worth of investment into universities and colleges across England, allowing them access...
Wales boosting teaching numbers The Welsh Government has announced measures to support and encourage an increase in people going into teaching. Brought about by Jeremy Miles, Wales’...
NAO report outlines Home Office fraud failings According to a report, published by the National Audit Office, the government does not know the full scale off the threat that fraud poses to...
Welsh Government supporting unemployed adults facing barri... With so many unemployed people having to overcome hidden barriers as they look to enter the labour market, the Welsh Government have confirmed that...
North Lincolnshire arts and heritage boosted by levelling ... North Lincolnshire’s arts and heritage sector is set to receive a large boost to its funding, helping with the delivery of new jobs and the...
Bedford council offering local graduates chance to shape f... Bedford Borough Council are offering graduates the opportunity to develop the skills necessary to make a difference to the local community, through...
Scottish Government supporting children and families The Scottish Government has announced that the Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) offer is saving the families of over 83,200 children considerable...
Islington helping to create better futures and mental heal... Islington Council and the NHS have announced a new, innovative programme to help young Black men and boys with their mental health, promoting the...
Thousands of jobs to be filled in West Midlands West Midlands Combined Authority has announced that they are to fill thousands of jobs in the region’s transport industry, following the publishing of...
Ofsted report on quality of T-levels Today, Ofsted has published an interim report that evaluates the quality of new T-level courses, giving them insight into the qualities of the...
Rolls-Royce Engineers a Skills-Based Approach to Developin... Aerospace and power company Rolls-Royce is on a transformational path to leading the transition to net carbon zero. We recently spoke to Alex Kyte...
ServiceNow expanding jobs with Government backing Leading digital workflow company ServiceNow has announced that they will be training 250 new learners through Skills Bootcamps, which are part of the...
Department for Education boosting primary education throug... The Department for Education has announced that it is set to invest millions of pounds worth of funding in improving phonics and literacy teaching in...
Welsh Government committing funding to improve additional ... The Welsh Government has announced that funding has been named available for local authorities to improve or create facilities that can cater to the...
Leicester’s space and technology innovation boosted by lev... The government has announced that the Exchequer Secretary visited Leicester yesterday (29th September) to see how growth in the city’s space sector...
Scottish government investing in workforce The Scottish Government has announced that it is investing funds to be made available for thousands of businesses to help upskill their workforce...
Initiative to help adults with autism into work The Department for Work and Pensions has announced a new government initiative that is aimed at helping over 2,000 adults with learning difficulties...
Bradford Council’s levelling up bid for Keighley Bradford Council has announced the details of it’s levelling up bid for Keighley, to create jobs and grow the local economy. A bid of £19 million has...
Improved training and career options for social care staff The Department of Health and Social Care has announced that social care staff are to be offered hundreds of thousands of opportunities to further...
Record high university spots for Scots from deprived backg... The Scottish government has announced that the number of 18-year-olds from deprived background being offered places at university, has reached record...
Scottish government get young people working through succe... The Scottish Government have announced that more than 16,000 young people have been offered work opportunities through their Young Person’s Guarantee...
Swale council submit levelling up bid to drive employment ... Swale Borough Council have confirmed that they have submitted a levelling up bid to the government, with the aim of driving improvements in health...
Kensington and Chelsea “innovative” in protecting vulnerab... An Ofsted report has sung the praises of Kensington ad Chelsea London Borough Council in the way that it has handled the protection of vulnerable...
Wandsworth council unveil support package to help families... Leader of Wandsworth council, Simon Hogg, has unveiled a package of initiatives to help locals through the cost-of-living crisis. The package of...
Government’s Kickstart Scheme a success as data shows posi... The government’s Kickstart Scheme was launched in September 2020 and only ended in March 2022, with an aim of tackling the high levels of youth...
New funding for learners to develop skills The government has announced that new bursaries are to be become available for learners who struggle with study-related costs, to access new higher...
State of the art refurbishments for schools across the cou... The Department of Education has announced that 61 schools around the country are to be rebuilt or refurbished as part of the government’s plans to...
Levelling up hangs in the balance as government rebuild be... Following a record 59 ministerial resignations (at the time of writing) a high-level sacking, and the resignation of the Prime Minister after less...
Major cabinet appointments following high-profile departur... Three major positions in the Cabinet have been filled, following the departure of Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid. With Sunak and Javid leaving their...
County councils among the ten public sector organisations ... At the end of June, the Department of Education released their Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK, which included no less than ten...
Reading council announce once-in-a-generation revitalising... Reading Borough Council are planning to launch a £20 million bid for a share of the government’s Levelling Up Fund, as they look to regenerate the...
Learner progression at the forefront of new school framewo... The Welsh Government is set to ensure that learning progression and wellbeing is a focus of education, as its new school framework puts an end to...
Government announce new National Plan for Music Education The government have released a new plan for music education, which looks to give children the skills needed to make music for enjoyment or for a...
Adult literacy and numeracy crucial to levelling up New analysis has shown that the variation in levels of adult literacy and numeracy across England is high, and tackling this issue is key to the...
Nadhim Zahawi promises children will get the support they ... The government has announced that thousands of new school places will be created, as they plan to open up to 75 new free schools and sixth forms. As...
Potential for colleges to return to the public sector The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has announced that it has launched a major review into whether Further Education Colleges, Sixth Form College...
New Quality of Life Strategy for North Norfolk District Co... North Norfolk District Council has announced the development of a Quality of Life Strategy, which was a key objective of the council’s Corporate Plan...
SBRI: How can the public sector benefit? The Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) is a 20-year initiative that allows research and development services to be acquired from private sector...
Scottish Government to provide additional funding for youn... Young people in Scotland who are struggling to get into work will be supported by an additional £4 million through the Scottish Government’s Young...
Rochdale Council launches wide-reaching public sector recr... Rochdale Borough Council are hiring for a number of vital roles and will be hosting two recruitment fairs at the Number One Riverside office. Areas...
Levelling up: Civil Service to deliver thousands of appren... One in 20 civil servants will be an apprentice by 2025, under new plans that will diversify the pipeline of talent into government and spread Civil...
How cooperative purchasing of cloud solutions supports the... Cooperative purchasing agreements and group contract vehicles allow higher education and public sector organizations to adopt cloud-based finance...
Local authorities to benefit from £130m funding to tackle ... Local authorities have welcomed a £130m raft of funding from the Government to tackle serious violent crime across the country, with investment into...
Levelling up: 75 councils eligible for £302m Family Hubs f... A total of 75 local authorities across England have been announced as eligible for a share of £302m to create new Family Hubs in their areas as part...
Brown University: A unified approach brings new insight As one of the world’s top universities, Brown University in the United States is clearly a leader in education and research. It’s also a leader in...
The future of HR and finance teams in higher education The Covid-19 pandemic and associated lockdowns have affected the higher education industry in several ways. What does the future hold for HR and...
Calls for greater flexibility, adaptability among public s... Flexibility and adaptability are key for successful leadership skills in the public sector, especially during times of great challenges, according to...
Public sector tail spend to be transformed by ‘first of it... Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has launched a ‘first of its kind’ digital solution to help manage and aggregate tail spend, ensuring public sector...
LGA's NGDP: Creating leaders of the future Working in local government is varied, rewarding and challenging. Over the last 20 months, council staff have worked tirelessly to put the needs of...
LGA backs local government role in employment and skills s... Councils must have a role to play in the Government’s Skills and Post-16 Education Bill otherwise employment and skills support in local areas will...
District Councils’ Network relaunches Staff Development Pr... The District Councils’ Network (DCN) is inviting applicants to apply for their relaunched annual Staff Development Programme. Paused due to the Covid...
Nadhim Zahawi: Climate change to be at the heart of educat... Speaking at COP26, the Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi has announced a range of new measures to position climate change as a key part of education...
How are public sector leaders tackling the workforce skill... Public sector organisations have faced several challenges over the past 18 months and have been forced to adapt to new ways of working, including the...
Council project supports 300 people into employment or tra... Tackling youth unemployment in the region, a project ran by Neath Port Talbot Council has successfully supported more than 300 young people to help...
BTEC playing an important role in a changing job market The world of work is changing and a BTEC qualification can offer employers the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed for the changing jobs market...
Major rebuilds worth £2bn begin at schools across England Education Secretary, Nadhim Zahawi, has ‘broke ground’ on one of the first 100 schools to be rebuilt under the Prime Minister’s ten-year School...
Schools in Scotland roll-out LGBT inclusive education Scotland has become the first country in the world to embed lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) inclusive education across the school...
NLC x PSE Ep 4. The Way Forward “Often, the legacy of a leader is talked about in terms of their achievements. However, in public services, the job is never done. “You constantly...
NLC x PSE Ep 3. Good to Great Most of us can identify the qualities that make a good public sector leader, but what turns a good leader into a great one? In particular, what can we...
Sedgefield’s NETPark could see a £50m expansion Durham County Council’s cabinet is considering investing in a third phase of the North East Technology Park (NETPark) at Sedgefield. The expansion...
£7.9m data sharing projects to support vulnerable children... Vulnerable children and families across England will receive earlier and better support from local services through a new fund to improve how data is...
NLC x PSE Ep 2. Barriers and Challenges As ethnic minority leaders, there have been many barriers and challenges to overcome to reach the career heights that our guests from the NLC...
NLC x PSE Ep 1. The Journey to Now “It is fundamentally important to work with people, understand what motivates them and what their lived experience has been.” Those were the words of...
£50m funding to deliver ‘world-class’ facilities for T Lev... £50m will be invested in colleges, schools and sixth forms delivering T Levels across England from 2022 to improve and expand teaching spaces and...
£25m government funding for carbon dioxide monitors in all... CO2 monitors will be provided to all state-funded education settings from September thanks to £25m worth of government funding. It is so that staff...
LGA: Extend incentives for new apprenticeships beyond furl... Financial incentives in place to help employers create apprenticeship programmes should be extended to continue beyond the end of the furlough scheme...
£20m investment to create more Family Hubs Thousands of vulnerable or low-income families in England will benefit from a multimillion-pound investment to improve access to early education...
£4m government boost towards opportunities for young peopl... Minister for Civil Society and Youth, Baroness Barran, has announced that the government will invest an additional £2m into the #iwill Fund to create...
£50m Scottish Government funding to recruit 1,000 new teac... An additional £50m of targeted funding to recruit 1,000 new teachers and 500 pupil support assistants in the next academic year has been announced by...
New campaign throws spotlight on Tees Valley career opport... Tees Valley Mayor, Ben Houchen, has launched a new campaign to encourage young people to consider future careers in the Tees Valley, as students...
Ensuring safer, healthier streets with School Streets in E... School Street trials carried out by Enfield Council began in September 2020, to support the return to in-school education after the first national...
£1m education programme for Gypsy, Roma, Traveller childre... Education programmes to help support Gypsy, Roma and Traveller pupils have been launched by Communities Minister, Lord Greenhalgh. The new programmes...
Staffordshire County Council to spend millions on improvin... Lighter, brighter classrooms, with more fuel-efficient heating and lighting systems are part of a £12 million investment to maintain and improve...
Isle of Wight Council plans to expand specialist SEND supp... The Isle of Wight Council has underlined its commitment to driving up improvements in SEND specialist support on the island, by announcing expansion...
Liverpool City Council calls for more catch-up funding for... Liverpool City Council has written to Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, calling for more funding to help pupils catch-up as a result of the Covid-19...
£483m government investment to boost and improve school bu... Pupils across England are set to benefit from improved school facilities due to almost half a billion pounds being invested in school buildings this...
PSE365: Understanding the shift of public sector skills When considering public sector skills and what is needed to develop the workforce, there are a number of key considerations to make; none more...
James Lane: Building digital skills for the future Employees across the country are eager to employ people with digital skills and James Lane, Digital Sector Manager at NCFE is ready for the challenge...
James Biddlestone: Learning and development in local gover... Councils across the country have been praised for their handling of the Covid-19 pandemic thanks to their efforts and responses, with the public...
Gwynedd Council announces £1.1m Welsh language pupil suppo... Plans are being developed by Gwynedd Council to extend specialist support that will be available to immerse children in the Welsh language in the...
Debbie Crawford: Shaping the workforce of the future “How we shape the workforce now will shape the workforce of the future.” That was the view of Debbie Crawford, Head of Learning, Resources Directorate...
Government announces £1.4bn funding to boost education rec... As part of the next step in the government’s plans to boost education recovery, a total of £1.4bn is being invested, including £1bn to support up to...
£118m for disadvantaged pupils could be lost from school b... A total of £118m for disadvantaged pupils could be lost from school budgets in England this year due to a government change in how pupil premium...
Local authority children’s services recruitment programme ... A new programme, backed by the Department for Education (DfE), is aiming to improve the recruitment of and training of Directors of Children’s...
UK Prosperity Index: 17 top local authorities in South Eas... A new index launched tracking the prosperity levels of local authorities around the UK has revealed the huge imbalance between regions, with 17 of the...
Queen’s Speech: PM to revolutionise skills and training op... The UK Government’s new legislative programme will be unveiled in the Queen’s Speech today. The government said that landmark reforms will support the...
£1.8bn government funding to keep schools in ‘top’ conditi... Every school in England will be able to access a share of almost £1.8bn in government funding this year to help keep their buildings in the best...
Councils encouraged to sign up to DfE’s free Teaching Vaca... All local authorities across England are being encouraged to take advantage of Teaching Vacancies, the free national job listing service from the...
Carmarthenshire County Council’s Youth Support Service rec... Carmarthenshire County Council’s Youth Support Service has been awarded the National Participation Charter for Children and Young People. The service...
COSLA: ‘A Safer Return’ as Scottish pupils return to schoo... The Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) has issued ‘a safer return’ message as pupils in Scotland return to full-time schooling when the...
£280m council funding boost for children and young people ... The government has announced that children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) or requiring alternative provision in England will...
£36.5m council funding to support Hong Kong arrivals Councils across the UK will receive £36.5m worth of government funding to help Hong Kong British National (Overseas) (BN(O)) families settle in the UK...
Changes to support high streets and delivery of schools an... New rules allowing commercial premises to be converted into homes have come into force as part of a package of government measures to revitalise...
Bristol City Council’s £1.8m school holiday activities and... A new £1.8m programme to ensure Bristol’s children have access to activities and free school meals during the school holidays have been approved by...
West Lothian Council’s £29m ASN schools investment Over £29m is being spent by West Lothian Council on schools supporting pupils with additional support needs (ASN). The funding, the council’s biggest...
BCP Council named as top undergraduate scheme provider An undergraduate scheme provided by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council has been recognised as one of the best in the country. The...
WMCA funds new digital innovation hub West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) funding has allowed Walsall College to open a new technology centre, which is set to show local school...
Edinburgh Council intergenerational facility plans submitt... An intergenerational facility which combines an early learning and childcare centre for 128 children and 27 older person’s independent-living homes...
Cambridgeshire’s £24m education boost may not be enough fo... Cambridgeshire County Council has announced that £24m will be added onto schooling budgets in the upcoming year, owing to extra demand placed on...
Government announce huge reforms to post-16 education The Government has announced huge reforms to post-16 education with the release of the Skills for Jobs white paper that aims to provide people with...
Civil servants to benefit from training overhaul An overhaul of Civil Service training is being launched as part of the Government’s modernisation programme, aimed at equipping civil servants with...
Dorset Council buy former private school for £10m Dorset Council have spent £10m buying the former private girls’ school St Mary’s School. The school, which shut in July, sits on 55 acres of land...
£135m funding for T Levels The Government have announced £135m worth of funding for T Level providers across the country. The funding, which takes the total investment in the T...
IFS: Covid has exacerbated inequalities The Institute for Fiscal Studies has released its first report of the year, titled Deaton Review of Inequalities: a New Year’s message. The report...
Leader of England’s largest council calls for Government t... The leader of Birmingham City Council has urged the Government to “act now” in order to avoid the catastrophic case numbers that are currently being...
Culture Recovery Fund marks £1 billion milestone The Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund has passed their £1 billion milestone, supported more than 75,000 jobs, with a remaining £400...
400 free courses to adults across the country The Government has today (Dec 09) announced that 400 free courses will be made available to tens of thousands of adults across the country. The...
Islington Council launch youth safety strategy Islington Council has announced their new 5-year plan for improving Youth Safety across the borough. The Council will focus on early intervention and...
GMB: School workers scared for their lives GMB, one of the UK’s largest trade unions, has released the results of a survey that asked school workers about their experiences in work relating to...
CCN: 600 young people per day referred to family services The County Councils Network has announced a report which shows that up to 600 young people per day are being referred to councils’ children’s services...
Public Services Committee: Vulnerable children are falling... The House of Lords Public Services Committee says “fundamental weaknesses” must be addressed to make services resilient enough to cope with any future...
Students will be able to return home for Christmas The Department for Education has today (Nov 11) unveiled plans that would allow students to return home over the Christmas period in order to be able...
Ofsted: Lockdown has regressed education The Government’s education inspectors, Ofsted, have revealed in a new report that children’s development has regressed due to lockdown caused by the...
£170m 'Covid Winter Grant Scheme' to support families and ... A new £170 million package titled Covid Winter Grant Scheme was announced yesterday (8 Nov) by Government, building on the vital support given to the...
Welsh education spending report shows disparity between au... An independent report, commissioned by the Education Minister, Kirsty Williams, in October 2019, has shown that there are large differences between...
Green social prescribing schemes open for applications A ground-breaking scheme of £4.27m has launched to help the mental wellbeing of communities hardest hit by Covid-19. The project will look at how to...
Plans to make the UK world leader in green energy announce... The Prime Minister has today announced that £160m will be made available as part of the new Build Back Greener plans for the UK. The plans include...
Islington Council analyse link between school exclusions o... Islington Council has today (Oct 05) announced that it will be analysing the link between school exclusions of black and minority ethnic children and...
£1.5bn boost for adult further education The Prime Minister will today (Sept 29) announce plans to transform how adults access further education. Adults without an A-Level or equivalent...
NCSC warns of academia becoming victims of cyber attacks The National Cyber Security Centre, part of GCHQ, has today (Sept 17) issued a warning to academic institutions about the threat of cyber-attacks...
£8m mental health funding for pupils and staff The Government has announced today (Aug 26) that it will be investing £8m into mental health services for pupils and staff across all schools and...
Department for Education announces £9m Early Years languag... Children’s Minister Vicky Ford has today (Aug 24) announced a multi-million pound package to support Early Years’ language skills. Reception-aged...
Colleges set to receive £200m in Funding Over 180 colleges are set to share £200m between them in order to repair and refurbish buildings and campuses. The funding makes up part of a larger...
Education Secretary gives green light for £560m in school ... Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has given the green light to £560m in school improvement investments today (Aug 5) with allocation to 580...
Mayor Ben Houchen invites businesses to tender for £120m p... Mayor of Tees Valley Ben Houchen is calling on local businesses to tender for a £120m project as part of the 12-month jobs plan. Firms in Teesside...
Ep. 23 Sir David Bell - Is Higher Education the key to eco... On this week’s episode of Public Sector Voices, Emily is joined by Sir David Bell, whose career in local government spans almost four decades. Sir...
Ep. 19 Bristol Mayor Marvin Rees - BLM education and local... Marvin Rees joined host Emily Rodgers on the Public Sector Voices podcast this week to discuss the events of the last few weeks and the wider problems...
Sir David Bell: Is Higher Education the key to economic re... On this week’s episode of Public Sector Voices, Emily is joined by Sir David Bell, whose career in local government spans almost four decades. Sir...
Share of £5.4m awarded to upskill 20 UK colleges The Department for Education has awarded £5.4m today (July 23) to 20 colleges to help level up skills across the country. Apprenticeships and Skills...
Tees Valley Mayor agrees £5.8m deal that could bring 3,000... Friday (July 24) saw the Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen and the Combined Authority Cabinet sign off a £5.8m grant award to fund an inward investment...
Government announces rise in school funding for every pupi... The Government has published funding figures today (July 20) that show how every pupil in England will benefit from a rise in funding in 2021. It...
Choose your winner for Council of the Month Over the past few weeks, we have received over 140 nominations for Council of the Month, each with inspiring and heart-warming detail of Councils and...
Council proposes £8.1m scheme for hundreds more SEND schoo... Leicester City Council has proposed an £8.1m programme (July 9) to create new school places and provisions for children with additional education...
GMCA begins procurement process for £7m Skills for Growth ... Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has begun the procurement process for a £7m contract to support its Skills for Growth programme. The...
New report offers solution for 1.2 million people at risk ... A report published by the Centre for Progressive Policy today (July 7) is calling on the Government to protect the Further Education skills system in...
Rescue package of £1.57bn announced for the arts, culture ... The Government announced a £1.57bn rescue package yesterday (July 5) for Britain’s cultural, arts and heritage institutions. The emergency grants and...
Boris Johnson announces £1bn school rebuilding programme Prime Minister Boris Johnson has unveiled a £1bn rebuilding programme for schools in England today (June 29). The transformative ten-year scheme...
LGA responds to PM's £1bn education 'catch-up' package Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a £1bn plan to help children ‘catch up’ on their education following the lockdown, including one-to-one or...
Tees Valley Mayor to fund £1m of apprenticeship wages Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen has committed to funding the wages of over 100 apprentices to encourage businesses to take on more 16-20-year olds. The...
2,500 applications open for world's first AI and data scie... The Government has opened applications for the world’s first artificial intelligence (AI) and data science conversion courses. The Digital Secretary...
Taxpayer paying 'over the odds' for UTCs according to new ... A report, published today (June 10) by the Public Accounts Committee, is calling on the Department for Education to rethink their approach to...
CASE STUDY: Being a primary school in the Covid-19 era CASE STUDY: A primary schools perspective of going into coronavirus lockdown Our Lady Of Walsingham R C Primary School Clare Johanson As the parent...
Learning During Lockdown Tania Mackie, Head Teacher at Ben Wyvis Primary and currently in the role of Digital Improvement & Strategy in Highland. How Highland Council’s...
Kirklees Council agrees £3.4m investment into schools Schools in Kirklees are set to benefit from a £3.4m investment, agreed by the cabinet members yesterday (May 28). The funding will replace and upgrade...
Schools in Scotland to reopen with new measures in August The Scottish Government has announced that pupils will return to schools on August 11, providing scientific advice says it is safe to do so. The...
£37m to support children with complex needs and their fami... A £37m settlement has been announced today (May 19) by the Department of Education to support children with complex needs in 2020-21. Children with...
Lack of leadership in schools leading to disruptive behavi... Bad behaviour at schools with poor leadership is losing pupils an hour of learning a day, according to a new Ofsted report. The report, ‘Below the...
New net zero neighbourhood launched Work is set to commence on the West Midlands' latest Net Zero Neighbourhood in Walsall, with up to 160 homes on the Dudley Fields estate receiving...
Reforming the grid to boost clean energy The UK government has announced significant reforms to the electricity grid connection process, aiming to prioritise businesses that drive growth and...
Nuclear Taskforce lead appointed John Fingleton CBE has been appointed as the lead for the Prime Minister’s Nuclear Regulatory Taskforce to speed up new nuclear plants and deliver a...
Government launches council to boost clean energy and AI The UK government has launched a new council, co-chaired by the Technology and Energy Secretaries, to align its clean energy superpower mission with...
Bill to decarbonising homes and buildings The Scottish Government has announced plans to introduce a revised Heat in Buildings Bill later in 2025, setting a new target for decarbonising...
Brightly Software achieves Bronze-level accreditation from... Brightly Software, a Siemens Company, is pleased to confirm that it has met the requirements of the Carbon Literate Organisation Standard and has been...
Government reforms to boost growth whilst protecting natur... The UK Government has unveiled a series of reforms aimed at streamlining environmental regulation to drive economic growth and safeguard nature...
NDA celebrates 20 years of making the nation safer The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), established by the UK Government as part of the Energy Act 2004, to decommission the UK’s earliest...
Significant investment in flood schemes nationwide The Government and Environment Agency have announced a record £2.65 billion investment over two years to build or repair over 1,000 flood schemes...
Collaboration unlocking new homes and infrastructure A partnership between the Environment Agency and Oxford City Council has secured the necessary infrastructure to develop around 18,000 new homes in...
Great British Energy board meets for first time Great British Energy’s start-up board members are convening in Aberdeen today to discuss scaling up the company and kickstarting investments as part...
Funding boost for water infrastructure The UK government has announced transformative measures to modernise water infrastructure in and around Cambridge, addressing the region's critical...
The Fight Against Pollution: Mayor Rotheram's Vision for a... Mayor Steve Rotheram of the Liverpool City Region has announced a groundbreaking agreement with United Utilities and the Mersey Rivers Trust to...
Thirteen Midlands-based local authorities have secured fun... Thirteen local authorities across the Midlands region have received £40.8m of Government funding aimed at getting more electric vehicle charge points...
As good as Gold - Council is first in UK to earn environme... Manchester City Council has become the first local authority in the UK to be awarded ‘Gold’ status for its staff’s understanding of climate change...
Funding boost for EV transition The government has announced an additional £120 million in funding aimed at making the switch to cleaner vans, wheelchair accessible vehicles, and...
New website helps residents and business track pollution i... A ground-breaking new website has just launched giving residents and businesses the chance to see for themselves just how clean the air is in their...
Ensuring a just transition to net zero In an address at the Glasgow Botanic Gardens, Scottish First Minister John Swinney reaffirmed his commitment to a collaborative approach in tackling...
Net Zero Council relaunched to supercharge Clean Energy Su... Leaders from major businesses, civil society and local authorities have backed the government’s pro-growth and clean energy superpower missions...
A new era for UK nuclear energy In a revolutionary move to secure Britain's energy future, the Prime Minister has announced the approval of new nuclear power plants across England...
Wales hits sustainable energy milestone In a pioneering move, the Welsh Government has announced its backing for what will become the largest consented tidal energy project in Europe. This...
Mersey Tidal Power Project Gains Overwhelming Public Suppo... Ambitious plans to build the world’s largest tidal power scheme on the River Mersey have received strong support during the first public engagement...
Newcastle and Helsinki's Bold Plan to Slash Emissions Newcastle and Helsinki have signed an international agreement to collaborate on achieving net zero emissions. This partnership is part of the Net Zero...
Government backs local plans for clean air in Greater Manc... Drivers in Greater Manchester will not face additional charges as the area is set to benefit instead from 117 new lower and zero-emission buses in a...
Communities supported during switch to renewables In a significant step towards a sustainable future, a pilot scheme aimed at supporting oil and gas workers in transitioning to careers in renewables...
Transforming Waste into Wealth: Westmorland and Furness Co... Westmorland and Furness Council is inviting local businesses, community groups, charities and schools to share their views on a potential new Circular...
A Historical Election with a Difference A Beverley election steeped in ancient tradition will soon take place at the Guildhall, when 12 new Pasture Masters and two Auditors will be chosen by...
Buckinghamshire Council Slashes Emissions by 78% in Record... Buckinghamshire Council has released its third annual Climate Change and Air Quality Progress Report, highlighting substantial achievements in its...
Investing in rural and coastal communities The North East Combined Authority has announced that funding is set to be approved for the protection of and growth of rural and coastal areas in the...
Mayor confirms nature funding West of England Combined Authority has announced that environmental projects across the region will benefit from additional funding. To drive...
UK to lead the world in clean energy transition With COP29 opening in Azerbaijan, the Prime Minister has announced that the UK will be the world leader in the pro-growth energy transition. This will...
Funding for nutrient neutrality stalled homes Seven councils are set to benefit from a share of nearly £50m to deliver tens of thousands of new homes, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and...
2024 Building Back Britain Online Conference Back when Boris Johnson was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, the government committed to a mission of ‘levelling up’ the country. With the aim of...
Cities to pilot innovative low-carbon heat Six towns and cities across the UK are set to trial a new innovation that will support low-carbon heating. As the nation’s first heat network zones...
EV Charging Maintenance and Future-proofing: Delivering fo... The rollout of electric vehicle infrastructure is integral in ensuring that the introduction of electric vehicles is successful. Not only is the...
Reasons to be positive when talking about our climate futu... Climate change is the biggest issue of our time and it’s happening more quickly than we had ever feared. The last four years have been the hottest on...
Sustainable testing for emergency services Avon Fire and Rescue Service has announced that it has completed testing for the use of sustainable alternative fuel in its vehicles. With the service...
Jobs and transport boosted through major investment The Department for Transport has confirmed that jobs are also to be supported through significant government backing for new electric buses. As the...
Energy project worth billions given go ahead The government has given the green light to a new energy project, that will bring economic growth and thousands of jobs to the Tees Valley. Worth £4...
Providing more than a century of clean power The world’s biggest tidal power scheme has been opened up to public consultation, with the potential to provide clean, predictable energy for more...
Joint government investment securing green jobs Significant joint government funding is being committed to a project that will help to secure hundreds of green jobs in Wales. Thanks to £1 billion of...
Significant green economy funding The West of England Combined Authority has announced that a new investment fund has been approved to support the green economy across the region...
Greater Manchester’s Clean Air Plan- Better Air by 2026 Greater Manchester is preparing to submit an updated Clean Air Plan to government, as the latest air quality data shows improvements on local roads...
Councils could face multi-billion-pound costs from new tax A new tax on the carbon emitted from burning waste could see councils saddled with costs of more than £1bn, analysis from the Local Government...
New funding for green hydrogen projects In a new move to progress net zero, the Scottish Government is making £7m of funding available for businesses to kickstart green hydrogen projects...
Hydrogen and sustainable energy in defence The government has confirmed that a significant step forward has been made in its use of sustainable energy sources within Defence. This step comes as...
UK funds record clean energy projects for 11m homes The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has announced that it has allocated funding for a record number of clean energy projects, which will...
Economy driven by collaboration between governments The government’s plans to make the UK a clean energy superpower are to be given a major boost today, with collaboration between the Prime Minister and...
Community electric vehicle trial launched Suffolk County Council has announced that it is launching a trial that will see residents able to access electric vehicles on a short-term basis...
Is Manchester living up to its potential? Manchester City Council has today published its State of the City Report for the last year. This report comes as the council works on its ‘Our...
Carbon reduction research in Devon Funding from the government has been allocated to Devon County Council, to support research into how carbon emissions can be reduced. Investment comes...
Mayor investing in public spaces Public spaces across London are being improved thanks to millions of pounds worth of Mayoral funding. With £12.4 million of investment from the Mayor...
Six Month ULEZ report shows drastic emissions cuts City Hall has published a Six Month report on the expanded London-wide Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) scheme. Mayor of London Sadiq Khan announced...
Great British Energy launches £60bn partnership with Crown... Prime minister Sir Keir Starmer and energy secretary Ed Miliband have today announced the launch of a landmark partnership between Great British...
Transport decarbonisation investment The Scottish Government has announced that investment is being committed to the delivery of new net-zero transport measures. Thanks to a new...
King’s Speech confirms government direction This morning saw the King delivering his speech at the State Opening of Parliament, during which he confirmed the new government’s direction. As...
National Wealth Fund created The government has announced that it is bringing financial institutions together under the new National Wealth Fund. At the request of the Chancellor...
Priorities set out for energy security Following his return to the Cabinet, former Labour Party Leader Ed Miliband has set out his priorities for the Department for Energy Security and Net...
Collaborating for economic growth Welsh Cabinet Secretary for the Economy, Energy and Welsh Language, Jeremy Miles, has called for increased collaboration between the private and...
The award-wining low carbon toolkit London Councils has announced that its Low Carbon Development Toolkit was recognised at the 2024 Planning Awards, as it supports work to address...
Breaking down government clean power barriers Institute for Government has published a report exploring how a potential Labour government can work to overcome the barriers that will hinder...
Climate resilience in the capital Agencies across London came together yesterday to establish how they will respond to extreme heat across the capital. Coming in a week when the UK...
Net zero, economy and jobs at risk A new report from the Institute for Public Policy Research has found that the UK is missing out on major opportunities across employment and the...
New government to be supported by new council A new Council for Net Zero Transport has been established to support the next government to achieve further decarbonisation of transport. The council...
Supporting environmental projects West Midlands Combined Authority has announced that it is allocating further funding for projects to support environmental goals. As part of the...
Committee report finds government progress ‘unconvincing’ The Public Accounts Committee has published a report into the government’s progress on decarbonising home heating methods. As one of the biggest...
EV Charging Funding and Procurement: Explore what’s availa... One of the most important parts of securing the future of a region’s electric vehicle infrastructure is making sure that there correct funding and...
Major investment opportunities The Mayor of West Yorkshire has been outlining the opportunities on offer for the region, as the second day of the UKREiiF conference begins. Offering...
Millions for cleaner public buildings More public buildings and businesses will benefit from over half a billion pounds in funding to help reduce their energy bills and carbon emissions...
Mayor of London to discuss climate emergency in Vatican It has been announced that Mayor of London Sadiq Khan will travel to the Vatican City as part of a delegation of global city leaders, who will discuss...
Enhancing space observation The UK Space Agency has announced that millions of pounds are being committed to projects that will improve the UK’s ability to monitor crucial...
A year of net zero success The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is celebrating the one-year anniversary of the Net Zero Council, which aims to use more...
New policies to support net zero The Scottish Government has announced that it is introducing a host of new policies that will step up its action on climate change. Focusing mainly on...
Sadiq Khan launches Mayoral manifesto Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has launched the manifesto that will underpin his bid for another term in office. A number of pledges come as part of the...
Party politics put aside for climate action With local elections looming around the country, council leaders from England’s four major political parties have come together to show unity over...
Cutting edge transport projects backed by government The Department for Transport has announced a new competition that is aiming to inspire innovation and economic growth across transport. Through the...
Net zero prison to boost jobs and investment Final confirmation has been given so that a new net zero prison can be constructed in Scotland. HMP Highland, based in Inverness, will cost £209...
Scotland reopens climate fund The Scottish Government has announced that it is continuing to support communities as they work to tackle the climate emergency. By reopening the...
Backing for Edinburgh’s growth plans The City of Edinburgh Council has confirmed that the Scottish Government has supported its plans for the development of the city. Following a 15-month...
Milestone for green freeport The UK Government is celebrating the opening of the Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport, stating that this is a ‘significant milestone for...
European funding for Liverpool green projects Liverpool City Council has announced that a number of projects within the city have been awarded funding from a European climate grant. From an...
EV charging for your local authority: The start of your EV... Electric vehicles are the future. Despite the government making the decision to push back the deadline for the sales of new petrol and diesel vehicles...
Glasgow unlocking net zero through new investment team Glasgow City Council has announced that it has agreed on plans to create a specialist team that will help to unlock investment to support net zero...
LGA calls on gov to help with local climate projects A survey from the Local Government Association has found that local efforts to reach net zero targets are being made harder by the current funding...
Sustainability and Net Zero: Good for the economy as well ... Net Zero is one of the most discussed topics around the public sector at the moment, with a deadline set by government and a drive to tackle the...
Further public transport decarbonisation funding The Department for Transport has announced funding to support cleaner and more reliable public transport across 25 local authorities. Investment worth...
Lords warns government of energy risks The government has been warned by the House of Lords that it needs to act quickly to ensure that long-duration energy storage technologies are able to...
Welsh nature investment boost The Welsh Government has announced that it is allocating additional funding for projects supporting nature and the environment. Coming from the latest...
Water quality issues impacting coastal communities A new survey from the Local Government Association Coastal Special Interest Group has outlined how councils on the coast are feeling the impact of the...
Council starts planning for renewable energy from 2026 Liverpool City Council has announced that it is to begin planning for its energy procurement for 2026 now, following a report to the cabinet. The...
Combined authority leads port decarbonisation consortium West of England Combined Authority has announced that it is leading a consortium trying to decarbonise industries around Bristol’s port. The...
Driving net zero Marking a new year full of Online Conferences, Public Sector Executive brought key insight into the world of decarbonisation and transport yesterday...
Jobs and decarbonised transport for the North East Government funding is being allocated to new projects that will support decarbonised transport projects in the North East. Through the Department for...
Sellafield Ltd's SiX Programme Grows Community and environmental projects in West Cumbria will receive more than £460,000 in additional funding through Sellafield Ltd’s Social Impact...
UK’s Nuclear Launch: Government Unveils Ambitious Roadmap ... The government has today announced plans for the biggest expansion of nuclear power in 70 years to bolster the United Kingdom’s energy independence...
No More Road Casualties: Birmingham Unveils Vision Zero Bl... Birmingham City Council has begun consultation on a new Road Harm Reduction Strategy, designed to reduce the number of road accidents resulting in...
West Midlands project for waste heat West Midlands Combined Authority offered support for a new programme that is seeking to heat homes in the local area with waste, whilst also...
Modelling supports clean air plan Greater Manchester Combined Authority has stated that new modelling shows how air quality improvements can be achieved without the need for a charging...
Skills shortages holding back green ambitions A new report from London Councils has outlined how climate progress is being slowed by a lack of green skills. Activity being undertaken by London...
Low carbon heat network for Leeds Leeds City Council has announced that a new low-carbon heat network will benefit hundreds more households across the city. As part of the Leeds PIPES...
Electric transport plans accelerating Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has announced that expansion plans for the region’s electric bus fleet are to speed up. As Mayor Steve...
Tackling climate change health impacts Public Health Wales has said that it welcomes the UN climate summit’s decision to put a focus on health, with work inside and outside the organisation...
Geospatial tech helping emergency preparations New geospatial technology is being utilised in Lincolnshire to help with emergency preparedness across the county. Introduced by the Lincolnshire...
Government backing council net zero projects Certain combined authorities have been selected to take part in a pilot programme to accelerate climate change action, whilst also unlocking private...
‘Huge’ green investment for future Glasgow City Council has announced that it is bringing forward plans for its own green funding model, with the aim of injecting massive investment...
Herefordshire on top of sustainability Herefordshire Council has been announced as the top-performing local authority in the West Midlands when it comes to sustainability action. Following...
Liverpool forging closer foreign ties Liverpool City Region is to collaborate with the German city of Hamburg on measures such as trade, culture, transport, skills, urban regeneration, and...
Call for government support to prepare for climate change A new poll from the Local Government Association, and YouGov, has outlined that the majority of the public does not feel ready for the impacts of...
Economy to be boosted by new oil and gas licences The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has announced that a new bill has been introduced to parliament, that will support economy, energy and...
Local partnerships backed to tackle climate crisis Westmorland and Furness Council has announced that it is allocating just short of one million pounds to a new fund that will support local...
Welsh Government bans single use plastics The Welsh Government has announced that a number of single-use plastics have been banned, following a commitment to climate and nature emergency...
Energy Act 2023 comes into law The Energy Act 2023 has received its royal assent making the largest piece of energy legislation in UK history enshrined into law. The act includes a...
Leading the charge: How local authorities can spearhead th... From energy efficiency initiatives to sustainable transportation, local authorities hold a unique position to influence the net zero transition. The...
Is net zero at risk of failure already? The United Kingdom’s mission to achieve net zero carbon emissions is one of the biggest challenges facing local authorities. Whether it means...
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough EV plans accelerating Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority has announced that its sustainable transport programme is picking up pace, with additional electric...
West Midlands at the top for climate efforts West Midlands Combined Authority has announced that it has once again been confirmed as one of the leading regions when it comes to tackling climate...
Government funding for innovation in transport The Department for Transport is boosting the provision of zero emission trucks and helping to drive employment and innovation through new funding. In...
Scottish funding for renewables and green economy The Scottish Government has announced that it will be using strategic investment to deliver the economic potential of renewables, and the creation of...
Funding secured for active and public transport in Leeds Leeds City Council has announced that five schemes in the city have been successful in securing government funding to help boost active and...
Greener and cleaner council vehicles in Cumberland Cumberland Council is taking further measures to ensure that more of its vehicles are more environmentally friendly, thanks to a new trial. In order...
Public sector to bid for low-carbon upgrades Organisations across the public sector can bid for a share of new government funding to help upgrade their buildings and make them more energy...
Leeds announces new Children’s Mayor Leeds City Council has announced that a new Children’s Mayor of Leeds has been appointed, following a record turnout. 10-year-old Mohammed Hussein was...
Air quality improvement work in Newcastle The entire city of Newcastle is to become a Smoke Control Area, as the council plans to improve air quality and health outcomes. Smoke Control Areas...
Andy Burnham advocating for place-based net zero approach Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is advocating for net zero funding to be based on local flexibility, as well as being supported by a stable and...
Liverpool exploring proposals over street scene and waste ... Liverpool City Council has announced that it is considering retaking full control of the city’s street scene and waste collection services, after...
LGA issues response to single-use plastic ban On Sunday (1st October) government intervention came into effect that saw the banning of a range of single-use plastic items, as well as imposing...
Government investment in school run transformation for mil... Thanks to a newly announced package of funding from the government, up to two million more children will be able to access walk to school and cycle...
Hounslow working to improve air quality Hounslow Council is continuing work to improve air quality in the area, thanks to a partnership with a community support group. With Hounslow Borough...
Scotland benefitting communities through onshore wind The Scottish Government has announced that it has agreed a deal with the onshore wind industry, that will see the nation become a European hub for...
London boroughs investing in climate measures London Councils has announced that boroughs across the capital are investing in the next phase of measures to tackle the climate emergency. Through...
Government funding skills training with wider benefits The government has announced that new funding is being set aside to help increase skills and training in the forestry industry, with wider benefits to...
Rishi Sunak Announces Changes to Green Commitments: What P... In a speech on Wednesday, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced a number of changes to the government's green commitments. These changes are likely...
How the UK is Approaching Net Zero Emissions The UK has committed to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. This ambitious goal will require a coordinated effort from all levels of...
UK Government Invests in Nuclear Decommissioning The UK government is investing £100 million each year in research and development to develop new technologies that can help decommission nuclear sites...
Northumberland Schools Launch New Climate Change Resource ... Northumberland schools have launched a new resource pack to help teach students about climate change and sustainability. The pack, called "Climate...
UK government awards record number of renewable energy pro... The UK government has awarded a record number of renewable energy projects, with funding of £227 million. The projects, which include solar, onshore...
DCN responds to government housebuilding announcement The District Councils’ Network (DCN) has stated that it ‘strongly welcomes’ the announcement from government that it will alter legislation around...
EV infrastructure supported by location data Today, the Geospatial Commission has published a new report that aims to support local authorities as they make decisions on where EV infrastructure...
Energy growth is driven through agreement progress The Scottish Government has announced that an agreement to help with the delivery of the nation’s transition to a greener, fairer, net zero economy...
Think tank proposes new public body to promote investment ... The government must introduce a new public fund to encourage investment in green technologies and catch up in the race to secure a net zero economy...
£29m flood defence project launches in Stallingborough The next phase of the Stallingborough Sea Defence Improvement Scheme is set to launch as the Environment Agency gears up to begin upgrades that will...
Levelling Up project taking big step forward Canterbury City Council has announced that it is taking a big step forward in its plans for levelling up, by selecting the lead consultant for the...
Ministry of Defence supporting EV transition The Ministry of Defence has announced that the first of three hydrogen-fuelled charging facilities have been launched by the Defence Support...
Funding approved for transport developments in Hull Hull City Council has announced that it is approved funding to deliver on a number of transport investments, with active travel and safety being...
Solar parking and EV infrastructure in Portsmouth Portsmouth City Council has announced that a new project has begun, to improve solar panel provision and EV infrastructure for the community. Situated...
Sustainable energy initiatives pioneered by community ener... The local energy landscape in Central Bedfordshire is set to be transformed through the formation of two new community energy groups. Thanks to...
‘Pioneering’ new road scheme to improve safety of pedestri... St Helens Borough Council has confirmed that completion is nearing on a pioneering new scheme that will help provide further safety for pedestrians...
Net zero being supported through AI New funding has been announced by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, with the aim of using artificial intelligence to transform the way...
Funding scheme making homes more efficient North Yorkshire Council has announced that energy efficiency measures are to become a focus, thanks to new government funding. Through the awarding of...
Council changing fleet operations through new solar car p... Northumberland County Council has launched a new ‘state-of-the-art’ solar car port array, which will be used change the way that the council’s fleet...
Local growth and energy security boosted by new fund The government has announced that a new fund has been established to allow rural and local communities to be supported as they look to set up energy...
Council improving homes through energy efficiency Crawley Borough Council has announced that its housing stock will be improved through energy efficiency measures. Through the Towns Fund, delivered by...
Local community air quality improvements The government has announced that a share of funding will be available for local authorities, as they look to improve local air quality. A share of £6...
Scottish government signs green energy agreement with Fren... The Scottish Government has announced that it has reached a cooperation agreement with a region of France, with the aim of strengthening its position...
Government financial backing for renewable energy The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has announced a multi-million pound boost for renewable energy, with the aim of making Britain the...
Community group funding for climate crisis projects Wakefield Council is offering grant funding to community groups, as they look to tackle the climate crisis. As part of plans to make the district’s...
Shapps discusses plans to invest in energy security Grant Shapps, the Secretary of State for Energy Security, is meeting with energy industry leaders to establish plans to invest in energy security and...
How can educational organisations overcome the barriers un... The Energy Consortium (TEC) supported the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) in tackling that question – and came up with an answer that...
EV uptake could lead to huge economic benefits in Midlands According to research published by Midlands Connect, an acceleration in the uptake of electric vehicles could deliver huge economic benefits for the...
LGA responds to PM call for low traffic neighbourhood revi... Amid reports that the Prime Minister has ordered a review of low traffic neighbourhoods, the Local Government Association has stated that it would not...
New oil and gas licences to grow the economy and boost ene... The Prime Minister has announced that the government is to grant hundreds of new oil and gas licences, as part of a push to increase the energy...
Changes to accelerate vital infrastructure delivery The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced that it is planning to accelerate the speed of the planning process for major...
Creative Enterprise Zones expanded by London Mayor The Mayor of London has announced the expansion has announced the expansion of the Creative Enterprise Zones scheme in order to continue the good work...
Call for ban on disposable vapes The Local Government Association has released plans from councils to urge the government to ban single use vapes, with environmental and health...
Next phase of Decarbonisation Scheme announced at Public S... Phase 3c of the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) has been announced by Salix Finance, with attendees of a Public Sector Executive event...
Concerning number of clean energy projects awaiting constr... The Local Government Association has revealed that there are concerns around the number of clean energy projects that are awaiting construction...
Paper released outlining significant council carbon reduct... Norwich City Council has released a paper that outlines how the council has significantly reduced its carbon emissions over the course of the last...
Final funding to be approved for landmark housing efficien... Manchester City Council has announced that it is set to approve the final funding for a landmark £60m energy efficiency and decent homes programme...
Pollution clean-up in Northumberland After years of planning and preparation, the final go-ahead has been given for major works to tackle historic pollution on the coast at Lynemouth. The...
Public sector building decarbonisation funds The Scottish Government has launched a new £20 million grant fund to help public sector organisations decarbonise their buildings. The fund, called...
Town and community councils benefitting from funding Bridgend County Borough Council has announced that funding is to be allocated to communities across the area, for the benefit of community projects...
Sadiq Khan launches net zero fund The Mayor of London has announced a new fund that is aiming to help organisations in the capital achieve net zero by the target date. Worth £500...
Report says progress is being made, but more needs to be d... A new report has outlined how the impact of London residents’ lifestyles on carbon emissions is reducing every year, however it has warned that more...
A commitment to sustainable education The Scottish Government has announced that it has launched a new action plan that will ensure sustainability is a focus of the education system...
Grant funding for social home improvements Nottingham City Council has announced that grant funding is being committed to the improvement of social homes around the area, with a focus on...
Norfolk Local Plan submitted for examination North Norfolk District Council has announced that it has formally submitted its Local Plan to the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and...
West Yorkshire’s five-mission plan West Yorkshire Combined Authority has announced that its council leaders, along with Mayor Tracy Brabin, have launched new regional missions, that...
Significant funding for active travel The Welsh Government has announced that it is investing significant funding into improving active travel journeys around the country. Walking and...
Geospatial Strategy can improve public services The Geospatial Commission has unveiled the new strategy to unlock the economy and public service benefits through the harnessing of new technologies...
Air quality strategy unveiled in Oxfordshire Marking Clean Air Day, a strategy to tackle poor air quality has been launched by Oxfordshire County Council. Currently the largest environmental risk...
Boost for Welsh EV charging infrastructure The Welsh Government has announced increased funding to increase electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the country. With petrol and diesel...
Survey shows heatwaves are top priority for councils A survey from the Local Government Association has shown that local councils are increasingly concerned about the risks to people’s health from...
Major flood protection project in Birmingham completed The Environment Agency has announced the completion of a new flood risk mitigation scheme that will contribute to improved protection of over a...
Birmingham launches air quality fund Birmingham City Council has announced the establishment of a new fund that will help to improve the air quality of the area by funding support schemes...
Active Travel England assisting on all large planning appl... Active Travel England has announced that it will be consulted on all large planning applications as a statutory consultee. This will see them helping...
Defra funding for biodiversity projects The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has announced funding for a grant programme that will see projects around the world seeking to...
Solar Taskforce to explore increase in solar installations The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has announced that a new Solar Taskforce has met to explore how more solar installations can be...
Climate Change Committee briefing shows net zero can deliv... The Climate Change Committee (CCC) has released a new briefing that outlines how achieving net zero can offer ‘real levelling up,’ as long as the...
West Midlands piloting scheme to support nature projects w... The West Midlands Combined Authority has announced that is has been chosen, along with three other areas, to contribute new ways of bringing private...
Infrastructure for a ‘more prosperous, inclusive, and sust... In order to deliver a future of growth for the nation’s capital, London Councils has announced the unveiling of key infrastructure projects, with all...
Geospatial Commission publishes new report on land use According to a new report from the Geospatial Commission, a new Land Use Analysis Taskforce should be set up, in order to support decision making...
Improved cycling and walking route funding to benefit mill... The Department for Transport has announced that it is committing significant funding to the development of cycling and walking schemes that will...
LGA research leads call for targeted fuel poverty action A new approach is being called for by local authorities, as the government’s flagship scheme to improve energy efficiency is making progress slow and...
CCS announces next iteration of HPE Memorandum of Understa... Crown Commercial Service has announced that has signed a new three-year Memorandum of Understanding with Hewlett Packard Enterprise, that enables...
Scotland investing in green hydrogen The Scottish Government has announced that it is committing funding to projects that look to drive innovation in renewable hydrogen. With this...
Net Zero Council meets for first time The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has confirmed that yesterday saw the first meeting of the Net Zero Council, as the government looks to...
Emissions being cut and jobs being created in Scotland The Scottish Government has announced that a new evaluation has come to the conclusion that a research programme has contributed almost £700 million...
Factories being supported to become energy efficient The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has announced that the government is supporting energy intensive businesses around the country...
Council challenging solar farm decision in High Court Telford and Wrekin Council has confirmed that it has decided to go to the High Court to challenge a decision from the government to allow a new solar...
Tackling climate change in North Yorkshire North Yorkshire Council has announced that community organisations across the county have taken part in a scheme that offers advice on how carbon...
Conservation funding for Wales The Welsh Government has announced that significant funding is being committed to help stop the decline of Wales’ wildlife. Funding of almost £11...
Redbridge children helping to create greener community Redbridge Council is bringing the next generation on board, as they continue with plans to make the borough greener. More than 1300 school children...
North Yorkshire communities protected by flood defences North Yorkshire Council has announced that its successful scheme aiming to protect homes in a flooding blackspot is to be rolled out to further...
Mayor of London awards green space funding The Mayor of London has announced that funding has been awarded to projects supporting green and resilient spaces, as part of a drive tackle the...
World's largest multi-use power line to boost energy secur... The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has announced plans to build the world's largest multi-use power line, which will connect two...
Liberty Charge rebrands to promote ‘cleaner air for all’ Electric Vehicle Charge Point Operator Liberty Charge has rebranded so that the brand better reflects the idea of supporting ‘cleaner air for all’...
Wakefield roads to receive further investment if approved ... An investment of £13m will be provided by Wakefield Council to be put towards the improvement and maintenance of the district’s roads and footpaths...
Government boosting renewable energy capture The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has announced that the government is backing projects to capture and store renewable energy through...
Decarbonisation and innovation boosted through new governm... The UK Government has announced that it is launching a new forum to help drive forward the freight sector, through sustainability and decarbonisation...
Water infrastructure projects to benefit from £1.6bn inves... The Government and Ofwat have announced today that over £1.6bn will be invested into vital infrastructure that will improve the quality of rivers...
Government launches £400m investment package to boost sust... The UK’s journey to net zero is set for a boost after the Government detailed a range of measures to turbocharge the country’s transition to electric...
London borough partners with char.gy to deliver on-street ... One of the UK’s fastest growing EV charging networks has agreed a milestone agreement with the London Borough of Merton to drastically improve the...
London communities connected through new Cycleways Transport for London has announced that increased Cycleways are being implemented in five boroughs of the capital, with benefits for reduced traffic...
Funding secured for home improvements in Hertfordshire Three Rivers District Council has announced that it has secured government funding to support the improvement of homes in the area. The Department of...
Wales building new net zero schools with pupils’ design he... The Welsh Government has announced that three new net zero schools are to be built in the North, South-West and South-East of the country, with school...
Richmond using local input to inform flood management work In order to ensure that flood risk meets local priorities, Richmond Council has announced that it is taking on board input from the community...
Manchester’s devolution deal marks ‘seismic shift’ in powe... The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced that a new devolution deal for Manchester, has been signed between the...
Government funding energy efficiency in buildings around t... The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has announced that it has awarded significant funding to support the upgrading of social homes and...
Government funding for further public transport developmen... The government has unveiled a new project aiming to further develop and support the bus sector, with the Roads Minister announcing government funding...
Welsh government committing to reducing river pollution The Welsh Government has announced that a new action plan has been agreed, as they look to tackle river pollution. This news follows the holding of a...
Kirklees Council supporting schools through investment Kirklees Council has announced that it investing in the improvement of school buildings, following Cabinet agreement. The projects will be supported...
Scottish Government supporting local climate action The Scottish Government has announced that it is rolling out Climate Action Hubs across the country to help local communities take action to protect...
LGA issues warning on new homes being “left in limbo” The Local Government Association has warned that action is needed to address pollution concerns, with thousands of new homes waiting to be built and...
First floating windfarm for Wales gets go-ahead The Welsh Government has announced that consent has been granted for Wales’ first floating windfarm. Sitting 40 kilometres off the Pembrokeshire coast...
Welsh government funding sustainability in schools and col... The Welsh Government has announced funding to help schools and colleges across the country become more energy efficient. Funding amounting to £60...
Char.gy hit installation milestone of 2000 public EV charg... Electric vehicle charging provider Char.gy has announced that it has, today, installed its 2000th lamppost charger, with an upturn in the number of...
Hull to use levelling up funding for biodiversity Hull City Council has announced that it has allocated levelling up funding to help increase biodiversity in one of the city’s local parks. The funding...
Wales planning to give children and workers the skills to ... The Welsh Government has announced the publication of the Stronger, Fairer, Greener Wales: Net Zero Skills Plan. This will set out how the government...
Government funding for zero emission buses around England The Department for Transport has announced that it will be helping communities in four different regions of England with the decarbonisation of public...
Scottish Emergency Services save carbon As society works its way towards Net Zero, it’s not just governments, businesses and consumers that need to do their part. For the Emergency Services...
Council using recycled ocean plastic and face masks for li... Forest of Dean District Council has announced that it is looking to utilise recycled NHS face masks and ocean plastic to make kit that can be used to...
Welsh Government innovating to make country stronger, fair... The Welsh Government has announced that it has launched a new innovation strategy, to support collaboration as the country looks to deliver better...
Climate Change Hub to offer climate adaptation guidance The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has officially unveiled an innovative online hub within resources, information and...
Electric vehicle infrastructure to be bolstered by £56m fu... Drivers across the UK are set to benefit from improved electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, as the Government moves to electrify everywhere...
Scotland funding growth of nature projects The Scottish Government has announced that shares of funding to help grow nature projects will be available, with the aim of increasing the scale of...
Buckinghamshire using grant funding to improve local air q... Buckinghamshire Council has announced that its Strategic Environmental Protection Team has been awarded funding to support the delivery of a travel...
Scotland making long-term plans for green communities The Scottish Government has announced that they are more likely to approve projects to return former industrial or derelict sites to community use...
Government funding to cut emissions in energy intensive in... The newly formed Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has announced that the UK government is to support businesses with the reduction of...
Government restructure to drive increased focus on science Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has confirmed the breakup of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, in favour of an energy department...
Government boost for upgrading heat networks and reducing ... The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has announced that there is to be a cash injection to help with the production of cheaper...
Scotland transforming derelict land The Scottish Government has announced that 15 transformational schemes are to benefit from significant funding as they look to develop vacant and...
Active travel boosted by significant government funding The Department for Transport has announced that there is to be a significant funding boost to support improvements to active travel, as well as local...
Council supporting planning to protect green spaces and st... Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is now set to look at its response to the consultation on the current Planning Policy Reforms and what...
Wales investing in transport innovation The Welsh Government has released an update on the progress of new transport plans across the country, with significant investment helping to deliver...
Research hub to support resilience and decarbonisation The Government has announced that it is pledging significant funding to supporting the decarbonisation of transport through innovation, as it...
Government release roadmap to greener UK The UK government has produced its five-year strategy to improve the environmental quality of air, water and land, through the publishing of the...
Wales aiming for complete renewable energy supply The Welsh Government has announced that it has published a consultation on targets for the country to get all of its electricity supply from renewable...
Resource to highlight Exeter’s net zero work Exeter City Council has announced the creation of a new resource that highlights what it is doing to tackling climate change, as well as how residents...
Scotland investing in recycling modernisation The Scottish Government has announced that it is allocating funding to support the modernisation of recycling in Glasgow, as well as reducing CO2...
Government funding highway decarbonisation through innovat... The Department for Transport has announced that government funding will be used to help develop innovative projects that allow for reduced emissions...
Liverpool to go ahead with plans to transform city mobilit... Liverpool City Council has confirmed that it has been given the go ahead to press on with plans to improve the way that people get around the city...
Yearly savings from new EV charging plan The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has announced that there can be big savings every year, thanks to their new plan for smart...
Liverpool’s journey to zero waste Liverpool City Council have announced a new blueprint, with the aim of dramatically reducing the amount of carbon emissions produced from waste. Led...
New EV infrastructure for Hinckley and Bosworth Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council have announced that new electric vehicle charge points have been installed in the area, with more to come as...
Scotland accelerating transition to clean energy Scotland’s First Minister. Nicola Sturgeon, has said that there is to be a clear imperative to accelerate the transition to clean energy. This comes...
Acer Focus on the Circular Economy & Social Value Research conducted by Acer has revealed that 97% of IT decision-makers believe in the importance of reducing the carbon footprint. However, factors...
Solar farm to provide energy for major London sites The City of London Corporation has announced that major sites across the capital city will be powered by a solar farm in Dorset, as public sector...
Scotland’s plan for Hydrogen The Scottish Government has announced that it has published its plan to cement the nation’s place as a world leader in hydrogen production. Setting...
Reducing air pollution: We can and should go further England’s Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Professor Chris Whitty has issued a damning indictment over the UK’s climate maintenance as he stated “We can...
£73m investment pledge to drive forward eco-friendly trans... It has been announced today that £73m worth of funding has been allocated for the development of clean transport technologies, including the world’s...
Major EV infrastructure investment in Ealing Ealing council have announced that there is to be a major boost to the area’s electric vehicle charging infrastructure, thanks to their partnership...
Council leader responds to ULEZ expansion The leader of Havering Council has responded to the expansion of London’s Ultra-Low Emission Zone into the borough, with a focus on how the zone will...
Levelling Up Parks funding for Greenwich Royal Borough of Greenwich Council have announced that they are to use the Levelling Up Parks funding they have received, to improve Plumstead Gardens...
What role does IT play in driving sustainability? Can you ... Growing awareness of global climate change has become a focus and responsibility of organisations, businesses, and governments over the last decade...
Timber for carbon zero homes could come from local sources Eastbourne Borough Council has announced the awarding of a grant from the Forestry Commission, allowing them the chance to explore the use of local...
Scotland announce local authority wellbeing toolkit The Scottish Government has announced a new toolkit that will allow local authorities to tackle child poverty, improve health and achieve climate...
Milestone report published by DEFRA The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has announced the publishing of the Greening Government ICT report, marking a milestone in the...
Scotland pushing a just transition to renewable energy at ... In a speech at COP27, Scotland’s Environment Minister has confirmed that the nation will use its experience in the energy sector to deliver a just...
Green tech agreement being led by UK During a speech at the COP27 negotiations in Egypt today, Business Secretary Grant Shapps has said that the UK is leading a global agreement to ensure...
East Havering datacentre endorsed by cabinet Havering Council’s Cabinet has taken up the opportunity to press on with the plans to bring Europe’s largest data centre to the borough. Last night...
How public sector organisations can navigate their ESG str... With a barrage of headlines detailing increasingly tight ESG regulations for private companies, you’d be forgiven for thinking that environmental...
Scotland laying out net zero plans The Scottish Government has announce that the revised draft of the National Planning Framework 4 is laying out policies that will tackle climate...
The North needs almost 500 chargers a week to support ambi... Evidence presented by Transport for the North has shown that the North of England will need up to 161,000 electric vehicle charge points across the...
Sheffield levelling up plans are open for public consultat... Thanks to funding secured in 2021, Sheffield City Council are now able to open plans to transform a key part of the city centre, for public...
The Copeland Borough Council initiative using the NDA to s... The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority has announced a new initiative to stimulate the economy in Cumbria, to create diverse jobs, skills and training...
Millions saved through streetlight sustainability Suffolk County Council have announced that they are nearing completion on a project to replace streetlights with more sustainable alternatives. The...
Northern Ireland investment in zero emission buses The Northern Irish Department for Infrastructure has announced an investment of nearly £100 million to deliver zero emission buses, as well as the...
Octopus Energy Generation funding for Northern England’s E... Octopus Energy Generation has announced it’s first investment in electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the UK, with an emphasis on accelerating...
North Northamptonshire Council commits to EV charging inve... North Northamptonshire Council has announced its intention to install almost 100 new, on-street, electric vehicle charging sockets, across sites all...
Mid Devon District Council policy statement on climate eme... Planners and climate specialists at Mid Devon District Council are requesting feedback on a recently published policy statement that will help new...
Scotland speeding up process of tackling the climate crisi... The Scottish Government has announced that they are funding support for the restoration of Scotland’s rainforest, as well as the protection of...
Welsh Government to discuss cost of living crisis Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford and Simon Coveney, Ireland’s Foreign Affairs Minister, are to meet at the second Wales-Ireland Forum, where they...
Warrington kick-starting next phase of EV charging rollout Warrington Borough Council has partnered with electric vehicle charging provider Be.EV to support their rapid charging provision. The council has been...
Improvements for transport in South Wales The Welsh Government has announced that there is to be improvement to transport facilities in South Wales, as part of the Metro Plus Programme. The...
Liberty Charge completes Paua integration for business acc... The UK’s fastest growing Electric Vehicle charge point operator has completed integration with Paua, allowing Paua users with access to their 650...
Devon publishes plans for net zero Exeter City Council has announced that the Devon Climate Emergency Partnership has published the final version of the Devon Carbon Plan. The Plan...
Scottish government announces decarbonisation fund recipie... The Scottish government has announced that ten companies have been successful in their bids for a share of the second round of the Scottish Industrial...
Government launch net zero review The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has announced that a review has been launched to focus on how the UK’s net zero ambitions...
Local authorities hold the key to commercial EV take up Local authorities can encourage the uptake of electric commercial vehicles with a few simple steps and some fresh thinking, explains Giles Benbow...
Innovation Friendly Procurement to energise Net Zero Missi... New Opportunity for Climate Emergency Teams Tackling the challenge of meeting net zero goals is engaging Councils in new thinking about delivering...
Oxfordshire transport planning approach approved Oxfordshire County Council has announced that a new document has been approved that will help the council to achieve their transport and connectivity...
Greenwich looking for opinions on levelling up investment The Royal Borough of Greenwich have announced that they are to be awarded almost £100,000 of Levelling Up Funding, and are looking for residents to...
Work complete on Barnsley council homes Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council announced last week that work has been completed on seven new council bungalows to help make them more...
EV charging infrastructure planning: the art and science A roll-out in Trafford, guided by data To enable a swift and inclusive transition to electric vehicles (EV), councils are facing a dual challenge...
Climate change consultation for pension scheme launched Thursday 1st September has marked the launch of a Government consultation on the new requirements for the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for...
Peterborough submit levelling up bid to improve transport Peterborough City Council have submitted a bid for a share of the government’s Levelling Up Fund to develop the area around Peterborough Train Station...
Report outlines Leicester’s net zero ambitions Leicester City Council have outlined what they need to do to achieve their ambitions of net zero carbon emissions by 2030, thanks an independent...
Major EV infrastructure boost through government pilot The Department for Transport has announced that there is to be a major boost to the number of electric vehicle charge points, as part of a pilot to...
New Initiatives Funding to support Oxfordshire communities... West Oxfordshire District Council has announced that it is pressing on with its plans to use the new Initiatives Fund to support the delivery of their...
Leeds ambition shown with levelling up hopes Leeds City Council is showing ambition, thanks to six separate bids to the second round of the government’s levelling up funding. Looking to deliver...
Liberty Charge report sparks call for review into EV infra... Liberty Charge is calling for a review and reallocation of the funding being given to local authorities regarding electric vehicle infrastructure...
Ground broken on Scotland’s largest net zero housing devel... City of Edinburgh Council have broken ground at the net zero housing development in Granton, getting Scotland’s largest development of the kind...
EV charging boost for the Midlands Midlands Connect has announced the launch of a new electric vehicle planning tool, with the aim of revolutionising the installation of public charging...
Southampton levelling up bids to bring 80 million investme... Southampton City Council have confirmed that they have submitted three bids for a share of the government’s Levelling Up Fund, with the aim of...
Six top tips for local authorities to navigate the rollout... As more and more local authorities address the urgent need to accelerate the EV infrastructure roll out, clarity and straightforward objective advice...
Greening neighbourhoods, twice over How public EV charging can enhance the public realm Taking petrol and diesel cars off the road is a key near-term requirement in the battle against...
Green upgrades to public buildings saving taxpayer money The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy have announced that up to £635 million worth of funding is to be made available to public...
Brownfield land redevelopment and regeneration funding for... The government has announced that there is the potential for grants to help councils redevelop land and help to regenerate unused land. They have...
Changes to Net Zero Strategy to come, as High Court ruling... With the heatwave currently being experienced in the United Kingdom, it is easy to see how climate action is a crucial part of the policy for all...
Thousands of jobs created already through clean energy air... Secretary of State for Business, Kwasi Kwarteng, is set to unveil projects that are advancing the development of low-carbon aerospace innovation, as...
Millions in funding could create thousands of new green jo... Developments in greenhouse gas removal technology around the UK will be boosted by new government-backed projects, helping to create jobs and fast...
West Yorkshire devolution races towards net zero with Nat... Earlier this week, West Yorkshire leaders and businesses met up with the National Infrastructure Commission to get a grip on what the infrastructure...
Biggest UK energy reform in a decade in new ambitious plan... The UK Government’s Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy have today announced a new, landmark set of plans that will be introduced...
Brownfield land to be unlocked to allow for net zero housi... Plans have been announced by Greater Manchester to build 30,000 new net zero homes across the next 16 years. In partnership with Homes England, the...
Sevenoaks District Council committing to net zero progress With this week being Net Zero Week, the importance of ensuring that carbon emissions are reduced is being highlighted around the country. One local...
West Sussex set for active travel improvements West Sussex County Council have announced that they are soon to begin work on a new scheme to “support the local economy and improve active...
Edinburgh set for net zero housing development Thanks to a funding boost, Edinburgh looks set for the development of 130 new affordable net zero homes. With the City of Edinburgh Council leading...
Welsh government release updated Net Zero Reporting Guide The Welsh Government have released the second version Net Zero Reporting Guide, to outline the principles and priorities for the Welsh Public Sector...
Durham announce 2030 net zero plans Durham County Council has released its plans to achieve net-zero by 2030. This comes as there has been a reported 58% drop in carbon emissions since...
Air pollution funding for Lancaster Thanks to the Defra Air Quality Grant, Lancaster City Council has been granted almost £200,000 to help tackle air pollution. This funding will allow...
Push for Scottish and UK Governments to back Green Freepor... As governments move forward with their net zero plans, the Scottish and UK governments are being urged to show support for the North East of Scotland...
Stroud set to be transformed as District Council submit le... Stroud District Council have submitted a bid for £15 million worth of levelling up funding that could transform the area’s gateways, connections, and...
Changes to public sector emissions reporting needed accord... The National Audit Office (NAO) have released a report that outlines the struggles that many in the public sector have, when it comes to the measuring...
Bridgend County Borough Council launch consultation to fix... After declaring its own climate emergency in 2020, Bridgend County Borough Council (BCBC) committed to achieving its 2030 net zero goals by setting up...
Scotland committing to net zero by maximising public fundi... With the publishing of the Resource Spending Review by the Scottish Government, they have committed further to guaranteed public funding to deliver...
Liberty Charge: Government falling short of EV infrastruct... Electric vehicle charge point operator Liberty Charge has warned that the government is falling short in electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure funding...
Liberty Charge and AppyWay partner to transform EV chargin... Electric Vehicle (EV) Charge Point operator Liberty Charge have partnered with AppyWay, a data-driven intelligent mobility and kerbside management...
Government grant to fund work to conserve energy at Hospit... The government are set to invest more than £4 million to introduce a variety of measures to save energy at the Hospital of St Cross in Rugby...
Scotland showing no sign of hitting the brakes with shift ... The Scottish government has announced that it will be providing new funding to support the nation’s transition to zero-emission transport, as the UK...
Mid Devon District Council: Grant awarded for decarbonisat... As part of the Government’s Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme, Mid Devon District Council has secured a £2.8 million grant. Last year the council...
Oxfordshire encouraging active travel and supporting house... Oxfordshire County Council’s net zero initiatives are set to ramp up over the next three years as the cabinet approve new plans that have the...
North of England doubling EV registrations, as government ... With the doubling of the number of electric vehicles in the north of England, the government are starting to see their net zero plans take off. The...
New Quality of Life Strategy for North Norfolk District Co... North Norfolk District Council has announced the development of a Quality of Life Strategy, which was a key objective of the council’s Corporate Plan...
Upgrades for public buildings in England to boost net zero... Public buildings across England are set to be boosted with half a billion pounds worth of investment as they look to upgrade with affordable, low...
How can communities that lack investment benefit from achi... With net zero and Levelling Up both in the news and very much on the UK Government agenda, there is a strong link between the two. Whilst it may seem...
Phase Three Public Sector Low Carbon Skills Fund launched ... Salix Finance have announced the launch of Phase Three Public Sector Low Carbon Skills Fund (LCSF), in partnership with the Department for Business...
The Scottish government have announced the six islands tha... The Carbon Neutral Islands project was created by the Scottish Government to support islands to achieve the goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2040...
SBRI: How can the public sector benefit? The Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) is a 20-year initiative that allows research and development services to be acquired from private sector...
Welsh government to invest millions to get people cycling ... The Welsh Government has announced that it has plans to invest millions of pounds to encourage residents to get into cycling, in order to help meet...
Why are local councils struggling to get going with net ze... Net zero is booming at the minute. With the UK government aiming to make the nation carbon neutral by 2050, businesses and local councils are being...
South Hams to get new affordable housing after a generatio... For the first time in a generation, South Hams will see the construction of new and affordable housing as the local council look to tackle the housing...
New appointments to the Committee on Fuel Poverty There have been three new appointments to the Committee on Fuel Poverty (CFP), as Liz Bisset, Belinda Littleton and Anthony Pygram take up roles on...
Sustainable Economic Growth at the forefront of new strate... A new Sustainable Economy Strategy and Action Plan has been approved by Mid Sussex District Council (MSDC), in order to support sustainable economic...
New appointments to the Adaptation Committee of the Climat... Professor Nathalie Seddon, Dr Ben Caldecott and Dr Swenja Surminski have been appointed to the Adaptation Committee of the Climate Change Committee by...
Hundreds of businesses offered chance for part in new low-... At a recent webinar, supported by Tees Valley Combined Authority, hundreds of business bosses turned out to learn about the part they can play in the...
Liverpool City Region unveils innovation plan Liverpool City Region Mayor, Steve Rotheram has unveiled a multibillion pound plan to supercharge the area’s innovation powerhouse credentials. The...
Lancashire County Council uses recycled car tyres to resur... Recycled car tyres have been used to resurface roads in Lancashire, as part of an innovative new scheme by the county council. Using a new technique...
New grant funding for local authorities to clamp down on f... A number of councils in England will be awarded grants to tackle fly-tipping through trial projects, including CCTV to target hotspots, the government...
Public sector can play key role in Energy Security Strateg... The public sector can play a key role in the UK Government’s new Energy Security Strategy, UK100, a network for local leaders focused solely on...
Bristol council considers £12m lighting upgrade to cut ene... A £12m investment into energy-saving LED street lighting is to be put to Bristol City Council to consider today (April 5, 2022), which would aim to...
North West Mayors strike partnership to cooperate on clima... The North West’s two city region Mayors have announced a new partnership to cooperate on climate action and net zero innovation with the cities of...
Blackpool Council awarded £20m zero emission bus funding Blackpool Council have been awarded £20m by the Department for Transport’s Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas (ZEBRA) fund, which will see 115 zero...
Consultations launched on measures to help councils tackle... The government has launched two consultations on proposals to make it easier for local authorities to tackle poor air quality in their areas. The...
Electric vehicle charge point location data project launch... The Geospatial Commission has launched a discovery project to explore how location data can be better utilised to support planning and delivery of...
Councils to bid for charge point funding as part of EV ‘re... Local authorities will bid for their share of a new £450m government fund to support the further introduction of electric vehicles (EVs) around the...
Reading Council signs global covenant on climate action co... Reading Council have ‘cemented’ their commitment to tackling the climate emergency by signing the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy...
PSE365: The public sector role in encouraging recycling Waste is an important part of the conversation when it comes to effective decarbonisation, if perhaps sometimes overlooked. One of the most impactful...
PSE365: How can we decarbonise transport in the public sec... When we consider decarbonisation in the public sector, transport is going to be a key function of it. At our PSE365 virtual event on Public Sector...
PSE365: Why understanding public sector building performan... Decarbonising our public sector buildings is an essential part of many local authorities’ journeys to net-zero, with the improvement of existing...
Waltham Forest Council sparks new plans for EV charge poin... Electric vehicle (EV) charge point infrastructure in Waltham Forest is set for a significant boost with the installation of new on-street charge...
Exeter Council to retrofit homes to reduce carbon and lowe... Around 300 council houses in Exeter have now been retrofitted to reduce carbon emissions and help residents lower their fuel bills, with the authority...
£11.6m funding boost for local authorities to tackle air p... Local authorities across England have been granted £11.6m in government funding to deliver projects to improve air quality. The money, from the...
Warrington Council awarded Carbon Literate Organisation ac... Warrington Council has been awarded a Bronze Carbon Literate Organisation by The Carbon Literacy Trust. Carbon literacy is ‘an awareness of the carbon...
Government’s £288m green heating project fund opens Organisations across England are set to benefit from greener heating as a £288m government funding scheme is opened, boosting the roll out of next...
Camden Climate Investment launched by council to tackle cl... Camden Council’s Cabinet has approved, subject to full council agreement on 7 March, the launch of the Camden Climate Investment, a Community...
Government ‘without answers to key questions’ on net zero ... The government still has ‘no clear plan for how the transition to net zero will be funded’ or ‘how it will replace income from taxes such as fuel duty...
Britain’s first Zero Emission Zone begins in Oxford Britain’s first Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ) has started in Oxford today. Launching as a pilot, it will allow Oxfordshire County Council and Oxford City...
Cheshire council begins rollout of borough's new recycling... Cheshire West and Chester Council has begun the rollout of its upgraded kerbside recycling service, which will see residents receive two new wheeled...
Wandsworth Council leads the charge on EV infrastructure Wandsworth Council is continuing to make significant progress in increasing its electric vehicle (EV) charging point infrastructure throughout the...
North Northamptonshire Council aims to be carbon neutral b... North Northamptonshire Council has announced that it is committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2030. Since the authority came into existence in April...
£67m funding for local authorities to improve energy effic... The government has announced that £67m of funding will go to 22 local authorities across England to help upgrade insulation in homes and install low...
East Hampshire District Council considers new 'low carbon ... East Hampshire District Council is considering creating a 'low carbon HQ' as it strives to do everything it can to help tackle climate change. The...
UK and Scottish governments reach agreement on Green Freep... A partnership agreement to establish two Green Freeports in Scotland has been reached between the UK and Scottish governments, with the former...
£11.1m to tackle fuel poverty and boost energy efficiency ... The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is set to receive an additional £11.1m to work with nine housing associations to improve the energy...
£179m for social housing properties to receive energy upgr... Tens of thousands of social housing tenants across England will have their energy bills cut and homes made warmer as the government makes £179m...
Greater Manchester authorities granted short delay on Clea... The government has granted permission to Greater Manchester’s authorities to delay the implementation of the region’s Clean Air Zone (CAZ), which was...
£43m of sustainable transport schemes to be decided by Wes... Nearly £43m of sustainable transport schemes will go before a West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) committee next week. Members will be asked to...
Oxford’s Zero Emission Zone pilot to launch at end of Febr... Britain’s first Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ) will begin in Oxford on 28 February 2022, with the pilot launching in a small number of streets in the city...
Hampshire County Council to trial low carbon street bollar... Hampshire County Council has become the first highway authority in the country to trial plant-based plastic bollards in an effort to reduce its carbon...
West Midlands Gigafactory gets green light The West Midlands Gigafactory joint venture has taken the next step in its journey to deliver a Gigafactory in the region, with council planning...
Manchester City Council's solar farm plans move forward Proposals for Manchester City Council to buy its own solar farm, estimated to cost between £30m-£39m, to help cut its carbon emissions are set to move...
WYCA secures funding to help households improve energy eff... A pilot project to help improve the energy efficiency of traditional terraced homes and cut household bills is being launched thanks to funding...
Shropshire councillors asked to approve £3m recycling inve... Shropshire councillors will next week (13 January 2022) be asked to formally approve the rollout of an additional wheelie bin for recycling cans...
Government unveils plans to restore 300,000 hectares of ha... The government has unveiled the next stages of its plan to reward farmers and landowners for actions which benefit the environment, support...
Dorset Council break local waste recycling records Figures from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has shown that Dorset Council’s recycling rate has hit a record high. For...
Scotland's Deposit Return Scheme to go live in 2023 The UK’s first deposit return scheme will go live across Scotland on 16 August 2023, helping to recycle billions of bottles and cans every year. The...
WMCA funding for homes to get energy saving heating and in... Up to 2,000 old and cold homes across the West Midlands are to get energy saving insulation, low carbon heating systems and other fuel reducing...
New guidance for decarbonising the public sector estate un... New Public Sector Decarbonisation Guidance for cutting carbon emissions across public sector estates has been published by Energy Systems Catapult...
£22.8m government SME funding to accelerate green innovati... The government has today announced £22.8m worth of funding to provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) with support services to accelerate...
£13m Scottish Government funding to improve council recycl... More than £13m has been awarded to local authorities to increase the quantity and quality of recycling in Scotland. Nine more local authorities have...
WMCA appoints region’s first Cycling and Walking Commissio... Mayor of the West Midlands, Andy Street, has appointed a Cycling and Walking Commissioner to accelerate plans to get more people moving around the...
Eastleigh Borough Council to cut its vehicle emissions by ... Nearly all of Eastleigh Borough Council’s diesel engines will run on low carbon fuel, with the authority switching all of its diesel lorries, vans and...
Severn Stoke flood prevention scheme to receive £1.8m fund... Homes and businesses in the historical Worcestershire village of Severn Stoke are to be protected, as part of a £1.8m flood mitigation scheme being...
Hexham flood scheme secures £5.2m funding An Environment Agency flood protection scheme in Hexham is set to progress forward, after the final business case was approved and funding secured for...
Defra to allocate £12m to schemes to plant trees in Englan... Over a quarter of a million trees are set to be planted in England, as part of new funding awarded to projects around the country during National Tree...
Getting transport on the road to net zero Transportation is the most polluting sector in the country, with 27% of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions coming from our roads. The challenges facing...
Westminster City Council’s leaves to generate heat and ene... Westminster City Council’s autumn leaf sweeping service will collect around 1,000 tonnes of leaves from the streets of Central London this autumn...
North Lanarkshire Council sets target to reduce energy/wat... A new policy by North Lanarkshire Council will see the authority aim to reduce its energy and water consumption in operational buildings by 3% each...
ZC3 Conference to challenge Scope 3 commuter emissions A free online conference dedicated to decarbonising the commute was announced as COP26 launched its transport sessions. Held next month, on 9 December...
MK Council to plant 500 trees to celebrate Queen’s Platinu... Milton Keynes Council will plant 500 trees in celebration of HM The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, including a new community orchard on a historic town...
LGA: Green economy could see nearly 700,000 green jobs cre... As local government leaders across the world meet in Glasgow for COP26, the Local Government Association said councils are key to facilitating a boom...
‘World-leading’ Environment Act becomes law Legislation that will protect and enhance the UK’s environment for future generations has now passed into UK law. The Environment Act aims to clean up...
Birmingham City Council agrees 12-year electric vehicle st... Electric vehicle (EV) charging points will appear in greater numbers and at strategic locations across Birmingham, as the council’s Cabinet accepted a...
LGA: Greater investment in buses needed in net zero missio... Investment in bus services is urgently needed if councils are to reduce car journeys, lower carbon emissions and help the UK work towards its net zero...
Cloud migration and climate change: A step in the right di... The IT industry contributes between two and six per cent of total global greenhouse emissions. That might not sound too bad, but to add context, this...
West Sussex County Council to deliver thousands of EV char... West Sussex County Council has announced plans to install thousands of kerbside electric vehicle (EV) charging points, as part of the UK’s largest...
West Midlands Combined Authority sets out green transport ... Speaking at the Highways UK conference in Birmingham, the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) outlined their vision for a clean, green transport...
Nadhim Zahawi: Climate change to be at the heart of educat... Speaking at COP26, the Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi has announced a range of new measures to position climate change as a key part of education...
Barnsley Council approves almost £2m for greener council h... Through it’s council-controlled housing company, Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is investing more than £20m into council homes across the town...
UKCloud selected for Defra E-alliance to promote net zero ... UKCloud, the multi-cloud experts dedicated to making transformation happen across the UK public sector has today announced it will join the Defra E...
World’s first Ultra Low Emission Zone expands to cover Inn... The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today expanded the area covered by the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) from Central London up to, but not...
Clampdown on landlords with £4.3m funding boost for counci... Over 40,000 families living in cold and draughty rented properties across 59 local authorities in England and Wales can expect warmer homes thanks to...
Local government responds to government’s Net Zero Strateg... Local government has reacted to the government’s Net Zero Strategy, which was published yesterday. The strategy backs a prominent role for local...
UK Government unveils Net Zero Strategy A landmark Net Zero Strategy setting out how the UK will secure 440,000 well-paid jobs and unlock £90bn in investment in 2030 on its path to ending...
COP26: Glasgow Council launches site to showcase sustainab... Ahead of the COP26 Climate Conference, Glasgow City Council has launched a site for visitors to explore its sustainability projects and green events...
Tees Valley Mayor pushes for further net zero investment Ben Houchen, Tees Valley Mayor, will be pushing for further investment into new net-zero clean technologies in the region, bringing more well-paid...
UK green projects benefit from more than £5.8bn of foreign... Across the UK, projects are underway to help significantly improve the country’s environmental impact and achieve the Prime Minister’s ambition of...
Wiltshire Council outlines £275k EV infrastructure investm... As part of meeting green objectives for the county, Wiltshire Council have unanimously approved a £275,000 capital cash investment into EV charging...
Southwark Council recruits climate emergency citizens' jur... Southwark Council is recruiting a citizens’ jury to support its climate emergency work, with the authority currently contacting a group of randomly...
£58.7m approved for Swansea Bay City Deal low carbon progr... The UK and Welsh governments have approved the £58.7m Swansea Bay City Deal’s Supporting Innovation and Low Carbon Growth programme. The programme...
Major rebuilds worth £2bn begin at schools across England Education Secretary, Nadhim Zahawi, has ‘broke ground’ on one of the first 100 schools to be rebuilt under the Prime Minister’s ten-year School...
Denbighshire County Council becomes Carbon Literate Organi... Denbighshire County Council has been awarded a Carbon Literate Organisation Bronze Award as part of its drive towards becoming carbon neutral. The...
UK nature bodies: Not too late to reverse biodiversity dec... Greater action, investment and embracing natural solutions are crucial to reversing biodiversity decline by 2030, the five UK statutory nature...
New campaign targets fly-tipping in Cornwall A week-long campaign by the Environment Agency, Cornwall Council, Devon and Cornwall Police, Trading Standards and Biffa to tackle fly-tipping and...
Oxford City Council investing £10.9m in ‘greener’ leisure ... Public leisure centres in Oxford are getting £10.9m investment to cut carbon, as part of the council’s plans to achieve net zero carbon emissions by...
CCN: Government risks undermining net zero target in count... The government could undermine its 2050 net zero target if it continues focusing on reducing emissions in cities instead of England’s counties, a new...
Rural and coastal economies could see a £51bn a year boost... According to new research commissioned by the Local Government Association (LGA), coastal and rural regions in England and Wales could benefit from a...
Leeds Council conduct research on impact of Covid-19 on ci... Leeds City Council has been collaborating with partners on several pieces of work in the past few months looking at the effect of Covid-19 on city...
Harlow Council agrees net zero target date and actions Harlow Council has agreed a target date and actions for hitting net zero carbon emissions for the first time, as the Essex authority steps up its...
‘Ambitious’ recycling and waste vision for Kirklees approv... An ‘ambitious’ vision that sets out a pathway to a zero-waste future for Kirklees has been approved by the authority’s full council. The Kirklees...
Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme: Phase 3 open for app... During his keynote speech at today’s PSE365 Public Sector Decarbonisation event, Director of Strategy and Technical Services at Salix Finance, Paul...
PSE365: Climate change isn’t an ambition, but rather an op... “Ambition is the wrong way of looking at [net-zero 2050 targets]. It is an opportunity.” That was the view of Rupert George, Campaigns and...
StorTera wins £250k Phase 2 Welsh Government funding StorTera have recently been awarded a contract worth £250,000 to work with Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council (CBC), as part of Welsh Government...
New app launched as government encourages electric vehicle... Drivers up and down the country can explore making the switch to an electric vehicle this World EV Day with a new government-backed app, the Transport...
Playing our part to help protect the planet As a responsible business, whose customer base includes over 27,000 public sector sites across the UK, we are committed to making a positive...
New £270m Green Heat Network Fund to support low-carbon he... A new £270m has just been announced by the Government, set to make homes and businesses greener as low-carbon energy is placed at the heart for heat...
Sedgefield’s NETPark could see a £50m expansion Durham County Council’s cabinet is considering investing in a third phase of the North East Technology Park (NETPark) at Sedgefield. The expansion...
We taught a local authority about climate change. Here’s w... We had the pleasure and privilege of teaching the entire staff and elected representatives of a local authority about climate change. Our workshop was...
Why water (efficiency) matters Why is water efficiency important? By using water wisely, businesses and public sector organisations can benefit from both financial and environmental...
£9m funding for local authorities to tackle air pollution Local projects to improve air quality across England will get a £7m funding boost this year, the government has confirmed as applications opened for...
Northumberland County Council launches free tree scheme Northumberland County Council’s Free Tree Giveaway is back for a second year. The scheme is offering 15,000 tree saplings to residents, schools and...
Ipswich Council to consider eco-friendly toilets for area'... At its meeting next week, Ipswich Borough Council’s Executive will consider plans to install composting toilets in four of Ipswich’s parks. All four...
Geospatial Commission launches pilots to improve land use ... Three pilots in Devon, the West Midlands and Northern Ireland will test how to identify and improve key data that helps inform decisions on whether...
£10m Chewing Gum Task Force to clean up high streets Major chewing gum producers, brought together by the government, have signed up to a new £10m partnership to remove gum litter from the nation’s high...
Richmond Council prioritise tree planting as part of clima... Richmond Council is working on an extensive programme of tree replacement planting across the borough, identifying historic locations where trees have...
£25m government funding for carbon dioxide monitors in all... CO2 monitors will be provided to all state-funded education settings from September thanks to £25m worth of government funding. It is so that staff...
Electric vehicle charging scheme to trial in Hackney Hackney will be among the first boroughs in the UK to take part in a pioneering electric vehicles (EV) trial that could save drivers hundreds of...
Highways England accelerates switch to lower carbon asphal... Highways England is accelerating the use of warm mix asphalts as standard across its supply chain as part of a drive towards net zero carbon emissions...
270,000 North homes require green upgrades each year to me... Housing leaders are calling on the Chancellor to deliver on spending pledges, as a new report shows that more than a quarter of a million Northern...
UK Government launches plan for ‘world-leading’ hydrogen e... Tens of thousands of jobs, billions of pounds in investment and new export opportunities will be unlocked through government plans to create a...
Worcester Council invests in electric grounds maintenance ... Worcester City Council has bought its first set of electric grounds maintenance equipment as part of a continuing drive to reduce carbon emissions...
Poll shows more than 90% of residents support increased bi... In a poll conducted by the Local Government Association (LGA), 94% of residents want to see increased biodiversity in their area, including the...
Crawley Council wants backing for £45m ‘Mini-Holland’ infr... Crawley Borough Council has submitted an expression of interest to the government, drawn up with West Sussex County Council support, for much needed...
Preston City Council recognised for work on carbon emissio... Preston City Council has achieved the Carbon Neutral International Standard, granted by One Carbon World, for its work on measuring and reducing its...
Local communities urged to help shape the natural world ar... The government has today opened a consultation on plans for new Local Nature Recovery Strategies (LNRS) across England as part of the Environment Bill...
Greater flooding, high temperatures in cities among IPCC r... Scientists are observing changes in the Earth’s climate in every region and across the whole climate system, according to the latest Intergovernmental...
Cumbria County Council staff receive accredited carbon lit... Staff at Cumbria County Council are taking part in carbon and climate literacy training that will help to increase their knowledge and understanding...
Government boosts UK resilience against climate change New research to step up the UK’s resilience to the impacts of climate change, such as flooding, heatwaves and extreme weather storms, has been made...
Lancaster Council agreement brings ‘Eden Project North’ on... Lancaster City Council has given the green light to a deal for the land on which ‘Eden Project North’ in Morecambe is due to be built. The council...
Citizens’ Assembly finds innovative ways to make Newham gr... The country’s first permanent Citizens’ Assembly has presented a range of creative ideas to make Newham’s green spaces better and more accessible...
Why on-site generation should be key part in net zero stra... The focus on reducing the emissions from the public sector is growing and organisations have been tasked with leading the way when it comes to...
Council lead successful bid for UK's newest UNESCO World H... The Slate Landscape of Northwest Wales has become the UK’s newest UNESCO World Heritage Site, having been granted the accolade at the 44th session of...
Transport Committee launches report on zero emission vehic... A clear policy framework is essential to ensure that industry can deliver the vehicles and charging infrastructure required to deliver the government...
More than 1,500 new solar panels to combat climate change ... Efforts to tackle climate change are being given a boost in Salford as more than 1,500 solar panels have started to be installed and will be in use by...
Liverpool loses World Heritage status Liverpool has been stripped of its UNESCO World Heritage status due to the ‘irreversible loss of attributes conveying the outstanding universal value...
Lambeth Council tackling vandalism at Low Traffic Neighbou... A series of measures are being put in place by Lambeth Council to tackle vandalism at its emergency Low Traffic Neighbourhood schemes, including extra...
Ipswich Council electricity and gas contracts to cut emiss... Ipswich Borough Council has decided to move to new energy contracts that will use zero carbon electricity and ‘green’ gas that will cut carbon...
NAO releases local government and net zero report Today's report from the National Audit Office (NAO) finds that central government has not provided local authorities with clarity about their roles in...
Blackpool Council launch fly-tipping campaign Blackpool Council is urging residents to use a licensed waste carrier in their new fly-tipping campaign, ‘Know Where It Goes’. Over the past year, 5...
‘Greenprint’ launched to decarbonise all domestic transpor... Cleaner air, healthier communities and tens of thousands of new green jobs are set to become reality thanks to the UK’s ‘revolutionary’ transport...
Local leaders and mayors call for power shift to meet net ... At an international climate change summit in Birmingham, local and regional leaders made the case to the government for additional powers to tackle...
North Lanarkshire Council increases litter bin capacity New large capacity litter bins are being installed by North Lanarkshire Council to help keep local communities clean. The 240 and 360 litre bins have...
£130m WMCA funding for green technology skills in West Mid... Thousands of residents and businesses will benefit from new green skills and qualifications thanks to funding from the West Midlands Combined...
Minister praises Cumbria Council’s commitment to nature re... Cumbria County Council has been commended for its hard work and dedication to pilot and produce prototype Local Nature Recovery Strategies (LNRS) as...
BCP Council’s change in grass cutting management increases... Green spaces across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) are benefitting from an increase in biodiversity due to BCP Council’s change in grass...
DfT announces interest for share of £120m to rollout zero ... The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced it has received 35 Expression of Interest applications for its £120m Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas...
LGA General Assembly motion backs local government action ... A motion calling on the government to ensure the adequate representation of local government at COP26 has been unanimously approved at the Local...
Sevenoaks District Council to rollout ‘smart bins’ Sevenoaks Council will soon be rolling out the first of their ‘smart bins’ throughout rural areas of the Kent district. In March this year, the...
Five steps to help you on your carbon net zero journey Perhaps the most ambitious target set by this Government is to reduce carbon consumption to net zero by 2050. It’s barely comprehensible that, a...
Chancellor announces £15bn of Sovereign Green Bonds Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, has announced that £15bn of Sovereign Green Bonds (‘Green Gilt’), will be set aside this financial year to...
CCC: Time is running out for realistic climate commitments The independent Climate Change Committee (CCC) has warned that time is running out for realistic climate commitments as it released two progress...
Swale Council creates Cabinet position to focus on climate... Swale Borough Council in Kent has created a dedicated position in the authority’s Cabinet to focus on climate change. This reaffirms the authority’s...
Plans to protect Kingston upon Hull from flooding revealed... Hull City Council has revealed a six-year plan on their plans to protect the city from flooding, where more than 100,000 homes are at risk. To try and...
Greater Manchester Combined Authority publishes Clean Air ... The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has published its final Clean Air Plan to kick-start the city region's green ‘revolution’, helping to...
Kingston Council targets pollution by joining ‘Breathe Lon... Kingston Council is one of the first London boroughs to join the ‘Breathe London’ trial which gives it access to a network of air quality sensors and...
£20m competition winners to power up electric vehicle ‘rev... Projects to power up the electric vehicle (EV) ‘revolution’ have received a boost through the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles’ (OZEV) £20m research...
Westminster City Council hosts Air Quality Action Day Westminster City Council hosted an Air Quality Action Day on the Strand and Regent Street on Tuesday 15 June, which included a visit from the...
Manchester City Council submit plans for 69 low carbon soc... Manchester City Council have submitted a planning application for 69 new low carbon social housing in Newton Heath, which will bring a long-term...
Birmingham Council’s £7.2m Cleaner Greener Streets investm... A fleet of Mobile Household Recycling Centres (MHRCs) is set to roll out on the streets of Birmingham as part of the council’s £7.2m investment to...
West Yorkshire CA progresses £19.4m of walking and cycling... Walking and cycling schemes totalling more than £19.4m have moved a step closer following a meeting of West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s Investment...
New funding for Cornwall to create G7 legacy for the regio... Cornwall will benefit from new investment in its town centres and natural landscape under plans to create a long-term legacy from the G7 summit, which...
Low Emission Zone proposed for Edinburgh A preferred Low Emission Zone (LEZ) scheme for Edinburgh will be put to the authority’s Transport and Environment Committee members for a decision on...
Core Cities UK hosts first G7 U7 Urban Summit Urban networks from the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the USA, as well as the G7 guest countries of Australia and South Korea met virtually ahead...
East Suffolk Council adopts new Air Quality Strategy The drive for clean air and minimal pollution in East Suffolk has taken a step forward with the adoption of a new council Air Quality Strategy after...
Edinburgh Council’s draft strategy to become net zero by 2... The City of Edinburgh Council has set out a citywide approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions as part of new plans being considered by...
Kirklees Council invests in 25 electric vehicles for housi... Kirklees Council have added 25 new electric vans to their Homes and Neighbourhoods fleet to ensure they make strides towards addressing the climate...
West Berks Council launches 'Respect our Parks and Open Sp... West Berkshire Council has launched a 'Respect Our Parks and Open Spaces' campaign to coincide with the beginning of the meteorological summer...
Birmingham City Council's Clean Air Zone launched Birmingham’s City Council’s Clean Air Zone has been launched in a move hoped to improve the city’s air quality. Non-harmful Smoke was emitted from the...
Environment Bill continues through Parliament The government’s legislation to transform the environment has returned to Parliament for Report Stage and Third Reading in the House of Commons. The...
Retrofitting Task Force to forward plans for low carbon ho... A new task force will bring together some of the best minds in energy, education and infrastructure to ensure Greater Manchester’s homes and buildings...
Liverpool City Region Mayor launches active travel campaig... Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor, Steve Rotheram, has launched a major campaign urging people to ditch their cars for short journeys for the sake of...
UK Prosperity Index: 17 top local authorities in South Eas... A new index launched tracking the prosperity levels of local authorities around the UK has revealed the huge imbalance between regions, with 17 of the...
Alok Sharma: COP26 is the best chance for a cleaner, green... COP26 President-Delegate Alok Sharma is set to announce the UK’s intentions to help drive forward global green initiatives when world leaders and...
Newham Council approve plans to begin £20m green vehicle i... Newham Council have approved plans to begin the replacement of their council vehicle fleet with greener models over the next five years, with a first...
10p plastic bag charge to come into force on 21 May The government has announced that the single-use carrier bag charge will be increased from 5p to 10p and expanded to all businesses in England from 21...
Half-a-million ultra low emission vehicles now on UK roads The UK is accelerating further towards a greener transport future, as newly released statistics reveal that over half-a-million ultra low emission...
Newport City Council pledges support for ‘No Mow May’ Newport City Council has pledged its support for conservation charity Plantlife’s ‘No Mow May’ campaign. The campaign encourages individuals, councils...
Leeds Council launch campaign to tackle litter at parks an... A new anti-litter campaign has been launched by Leeds City Council after a significant rise in litter and rubbish seen across a number of the city’s...
Somerset council teaches every staff member about climate ... Somerset West and Taunton Council has become one of the first local authorities in the UK to train all its 600+ staff in climate change. As part of...
Northumberland County Council's new campaign to promote ac... Northumberland County Council is asking residents to slow down and ‘change gear’ as part of a new campaign to encourage more people to ditch their...
Westminster City Council first in UK to install 1,000 EV c... Westminster City Council have installed more than 1,000 on-street electric vehicle (EV) charging points, becoming the first local authority in the UK...
MHCLG figures show increase in energy efficient homes The majority of new homes in England are in the most energy efficient bands, according to latest figures from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and...
Earth Day: Councils spearheading national climate change e... To mark Earth Day, the Local Government Association (LGA) is highlighting new statistics that shine a light on the work councils are doing. Councils...
Government enshrines new target in law to slash emissions ... The UK Government has announced that it will set the world’s 'most ambitious' climate change target into law to reduce emissions by 78% by 2035...
Mid and East Antrim Council to feed into NI energy strateg... Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is preparing its response to a public consultation on a new energy strategy for Northern Ireland. The Department...
Harrow Council to invest £6m in flood defences after Defra... Harrow Council is to make improvements to flood defences to protect residents after receiving £6m worth of funding from the Department for Environment...
North Yorks Council save millions as LED street light prog... A carbon reduction programme by North Yorkshire County Council to replace 50,400 streetlights with energy saving LED lamps has been completed more...
Trial to notify Salford City Council when bins need emptie... A total of 82 litter bins in Salford will now let council workers know when they need emptying. The bins, which are being trialled by Salford City...
City of Edinburgh Council’s journey to net zero outlined The City of Edinburgh Council has unveiled its draft plan to become a net zero organisation by 2030. Councillors on the Policy and Sustainability...
£2.9m DfT funding for Leicester sustainable transport work... New cycling and pedestrian facilities are to be delivered in Leicester due to £2.9 of funding from the Department for Transport (DfT). Part of the...
GMCA sets out plan to deliver smarter local energy system Greater Manchester Combined Authority’s (GMCA) Local Energy Market project has set out ambitious plans to revolutionise the use and distribution of...
Manchester Council to prioritise climate change in committ... Manchester City Council Council's focus on action to help tackle climate change is being boosted with proposed changes to one of its scrutiny...
Oldham Council agree to bigger bins with some being solar ... Oldham Council is set to install new and bigger street bins across the borough with some being solar powered. The council’s Cabinet agreed plans which...
£6.6m government funding for Portsmouth’s Clean Air Zone Portsmouth City Council’s Clean Air Zone (CAZ) will begin in November after it received £6.6m of government funding. They have been awarded a total of...
Carbon reducing green bus shelters to be installed in Milt... New living green bus shelters capable of extracting harmful carbon emissions are being installed across Milton Keynes as part of a pilot project...
Rushcliffe Council to discontinue use of loud fireworks at... Rushcliffe Borough Council in Nottinghamshire is to discontinue the use of loud fireworks at its events in order to protect pets and residents with...
Manchester Council's £19m PSDS funding for decarbonised bu... Manchester City Council has secured more than £19m of government funding to retrofit 11 council owned buildings to make them more energy efficient...
Oxford’s Zero Emission Zone approved by Oxfordshire County... Oxford’s proposed Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ) pilot has now been formally approved by Oxfordshire County Council’s Cabinet and will launch in August. The...
Further decarbonisation of Hackney Council's pension fund Hackney Council’s pension fund has set out a timeline to review further decarbonisation of its investments following a meeting of the council’s...
Hydrogen buses and refuelling facilities for Liverpool Cit... A new project which is seeking to bring 20 hydrogen powered double decker buses to the streets of the Liverpool City Region will take an important...
Oxfordshire County Council cut greenhouse gas emissions Oxfordshire County Council’s aim of becoming a zero carbon county by 2050 has received a boost with news that a target for reducing greenhouse gas...
UK’s first traffic pollution charge outside of London laun... The UK’s first charging traffic pollution scheme outside of London has launched in Bath in a bid to drive down harmful pollution and protect public...
Surrey authorities awarded £3m to make homes more energy e... An additional £3m of funding has been awarded to councils across Surrey for an energy scheme which will support a further 300 eligible residents with...
£2.25m PSDS funding for Blackburn with Darwen Council Blackburn with Darwen Council have secured £2.25m of funding from the government’s Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS), which is expected to...
OZEV funding for Blaby District Council’s new electric veh... Work to install 24 electric vehicle charging points in four Blaby District Council owned car parks in Leicestershire is underway due to £77,000 worth...
£5m boost for local authorities to tackle air pollution Local authorities across England have been granted more than £5m in government funding to deliver innovative projects to improve air quality. The...
Moray Council formally adopts climate change strategy An action plan to secure carbon neutral status for Moray Council has been approved and sets out policies to make the local authority carbon neutral by...
Manchester City Council’s £10m electric refuse vehicle inv... The UK’s largest fleet of electric refuse vehicles (eRCV) have started work in Manchester thanks to a £10m investment from Manchester City Council...
BEIS awards Bristol City Council £2.6m to make homes susta... Bristol and North Somerset residents could get financial help to have energy saving measures installed in their homes after Bristol City Council was...
Innovative thinking leads to top recycling rate for Three ... Innovative thinking by Three Rivers District Council in Hertfordshire, including running a free home textiles collection service, has seen the area...
WYCA supports Covid recovery with £10.8m investment Projects to deliver homes, improve transport connections and help people who need additional support to travel are progressing with £10.8m of support...
GM councils join call for pension fund fossil fuel divestm... Six of Greater Manchester’s 10 councils have written to the Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF) urging it to move decisively away from its current...
Newcastle City Council receive £27.5m in PSDS decarbonisat... Newcastle City Council has been granted £27.5m in government funding to decarbonise public buildings in the city after bidding for it as part of the...
Birmingham earns Tree City of the World status for second ... The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations along with the Arbor Day Foundation has named Birmingham as a Tree City of the World...
City of London to be first council to run fully electric r... The City of London Corporation will become the first council in the UK to run a full fleet of electric refuse collection vehicles following recent...
Public funding for 62 electric vehicle charging units in S... Government and local authority funding has led to 62 new dual 22kw fast electric vehicle charging points being installed at 34 sites across Gwent. A...
Aberdeen City Council approve five-year climate change pla... Aberdeen City Council has approved a five-year climate change plan which sets net zero targets for the council’s assets and operations. Councillors...
Angus Council recycling centres redesign leads to greater ... Recycling in Angus has risen from 51% to 63% due to the reconfiguration of all seven Angus Council owned recycling centres, which has allowed them to...
Leeds City Council's £100m council housing energy efficien... Leeds City Council is to invest £100 million on measures to help tenants save money and cut carbon by improving energy efficiency over the next five...
£22m extra for sustainability projects in Dundee Council's... More than £20m of extra funding has been earmarked by Dundee City Council to help build a green recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. The council’s...
WMCA funding for new electric vehicle training centre A new training centre to give local people the specialist skills needed to work on electric vehicles has opened at City of Wolverhampton College...
Two London councils lead campaign to improve local air qua... A new London-wide campaign has been launched by the City of London Corporation and Camden Council to improve air quality and local health in the...
Welwyn Hatfield Council awarded £1.7m to decarbonise build... Significant and transformative decarbonisation works are be carried out at two of Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council’s entertainment and leisure venues...
JAQU grant to clean up bus emissions in Leicester Leicester City Council has been awarded £672,000 by the government’s Joint Air Quality Unit (JAQU) to help it extend work to clean up exhaust fumes...
Hampshire EV charging points pilot to be launched after OZ... Hampshire County Council is to launch an innovative 50 on-street electric vehicle (EV) charging point pilot after the local authority backed...
North West leaders set out vision to be net zero by 2040 Leaders from politics, business and energy infrastructure providers in the North West have launched an ambitious vision to become a UK leader in...
BCP Council given £12.4m grant for new flood defences in P... Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council has been awarded a £12.4m grant by the Environment Agency to build new flood defence infrastructure...
Carlisle Council purchase electric vehicles to deal with ‘... Carlisle City Council is driving forward with a new eco-friendly way to combat littering and other environmental crimes in the city by purchasing six...
Milton Keynes Council approve plans for new net zero counc... Plans for 60 new net zero council homes have been approved by Milton Keynes Council, with the authority saying that they will be among the ‘greenest’...
BCP Council announce £1m resort management taskforce A £1m council-led resort management taskforce will make sure Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are fully prepared and ready to both welcome back...
Oxford City Council to invest £50m in improving housing st... Oxford City Council will spend over £50 million in retrofitting and improving its council housing stock in accordance with the authority’s Local Plan...
Ecological initiatives to be embedded in all South Oxon Co... Climate action and ecological initiatives are to be embedded in all of South Oxfordshire District Council’s work, as part of the ‘ecological emergency...
Coventry Council enter partnership to develop proposals fo... Coventry City Council has agreed to enter a joint venture partnership to develop proposals for the UK’s first electric car battery plant, known as a...
Eden District Council appoint officer to work on carbon ne... Eden District Council (EDS) in Cumbria has appointed a Sustainability Coordinator to join their Sustainability team to help make the authority carbon...
Scottish Government funding for electric vehicle charging ... The Scottish Government has awarded £210,000 to test new ways of improving accessibility across ChargePlace Scotland’s electric vehicle charging...
Gateshead Council's 2030 carbon neutral ambitions to be di... Adopting a Climate Change Action Plan, which would commit Gateshead Council to a series of measures aimed to drastically reduce its carbon emissions...
Carbon reducing £23m heating network backed by Devon counc... Plans for a new carbon emission reducing, energy efficient district heating network in Devon have been unveiled, which will support efforts to tackle...
Southampton continuing green future with electric sweepers... Southampton City Council has taken delivery of the first of four all electric compact sweeper vehicles, helping to meet the council’s environmental...
OZEV funding brings electric vehicle charging points to No... The first in a series of new electric vehicle charging points are now ready for use in North Somerset, as part of a £7.1m funding package that will...
BCP Council to trial waste collections using Hydrotreated ... Bournemouth, Christchurch and Pool (BCP) Council’s waste collections could soon be run on Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) following an agreement with...
New £10 million fund to drive investment in nature Nature projects which tackle climate change, create and restore habitats, or improve water quality could soon benefit from a new £10 million fund to...
Wales commits to be net zero by 2050, but sets out ambitio... The Welsh Government announced yesterday (Tuesday 9 February) that it has set out its legal commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, but is...
“I would like to see 2021 be the year of the electric veh... On the 10th March, Kim Harrison, Senior Category Lead, Fleet from the Crown Commercial Service joins PSE: 365’s launch event ‘Net-Zero Government’ to...
Chesterfield Borough Council case study shows benefits of ... A report released by Chesterfield Borough Council, titled ‘Don’t Cut Here!’ has outlined the benefits of HS2 East reaching the borough, which was...
Port of Tilbury’s new £34 million flood defences Construction work has begun on an innovative scheme to improve Tilbury’s flood defences with the installation of new dual-function flood lock gates...
Rochford District Council secure £1.3m recycling contract ... Operating as one of the top recycling local authorities in the country, Rochford District Council have continued their green commitment with the...
Croydon to stop removing non-offensive graffiti Croydon Council has announced that it will no longer remove non-offensive graffiti from public places in an effort to save money. The Council, which...
Aberdeen Council launch world’s first hydrogen double-deck... Aberdeen City Council have launched the world’s first hydrogen, double-decker fleet of buses. The zero-emission fleet only produces water from use of...
West Berkshire Council announces £10m solar farm plan To help it achieve its carbon neutrality ambitions by a 2030 deadline, West Berkshire Council has announced plans to construct a new £10m solar farm...
Basingstoke council turning to electric vehicles in green ... As part of its efforts to reduce its climate impact, Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council has replaced two of its fleet with new all-electric...
Council awarded £15m to tackle climate change in Hertfords... Hertfordshire County Council has secured a £15m funding boost to help it combat climate change in the region. The county council will now be able to...
The change in mindset around energy sparked by the pandemi... For the optimist, there are a few small positives to have come out of the Covid-19 pandemic. Around energy, those have included a change in mindset...
£26.9m investment in carbon savings for Hampshire Council Hampshire County Council have had carbon reduction plans approved by the County Council’s Executive Member for Commercial Strategy, Human Resources...
Public Sector Executive Launch 365 Events Platform Public Sector Executive are proud to announce the launch of our 365 virtual events platform. When building our platform, we set out with goals to...
Four projects to receive share of £250,000 town centres fu... The Highland Council has announced that four projects in the region have been awarded a collective total of more than £250,000 from the Scottish...
Government reveals plans for 220,000 new green jobs in Ene... The Government has set out how plans to reduce the UK’s carbon emissions could also support up to 220,000 jobs in green sectors such as industry...
Cycle routes in Stoke to receive £630k in government fundi... Stoke-on-Trent City Council have received over half a million pounds in funding from the Government’s Active Travel Fund to create two major new cycle...
Carbon neutral plans will fail without more support for lo... The Blueprint Coalition (formed of local government organisations, environmental NGOs, and academics and backed by around 100 councils) is warning...
Climate Change Committee release Sixth Carbon Budget The Climate Change Committee have put together their Sixth Carbon Budget that builds on the committees report last year which focused on getting the...
Social value: Creating a tangible, outcome-focused legacy The new public sector procurement model is a powerful opportunity to make a lasting difference for local communities The requirement, from 1 January...
Cheshire East Council partner with environmental organisat... Cheshire East Council have announced that they have partnered with the environmental organisation, The Mersey Forest, in order to hit their target of...
Government commits to 68% reduction in carbon emissions by... The Government has announced that it will commit to reducing the UK’s carbon emissions by 68% by 2030 when compared to 1990 levels. The plan sets out...
Manchester City Council call for extra funding for green s... Manchester City Council are asking Government to provide more funding to green spaces and parks in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic. The Council...
PM announces new green 10-point plan The Prime Minister has announced a new 10-point plan today (Nov 18) that outlines how the UK will become carbon neutral by 2050. The plan comes ahead...
A nuclear world-first to save the UK £2 billion A Cumbrian partnership has manufactured an innovative, world-first nuclear space saver solution that could save the UK £2 billion in nuclear...
£200m to protect areas prone to flooding and coastal chang... A Flood and Coastal Resilience Innovation Programme has been announced today (9 Nov) in aid of helping communities improve resilience to flooding and...
Scottish Government announces £500m for bus priority infra... The Scottish Government is continuing its programme of investment for over £500 million in bus priority infrastructure. The Bus Partnership Fund is...
Green Commute Initiative awarded ISO 27001 accreditation Green Commute Initiative (GCI) has been awarded ISO 27001 accreditation, an international standard which determines that an organisation can...
£134m sustainable tech award The Government today (Nov 4) has announced that it will be investing £134m into sustainable technology businesses. Businesses across the country will...
Councils urged to join fight against “Zombie Batteries” The Environmental Services Association has today (Oct 26) launched a campaign designed to encourage the proper recycling of dead batteries. The...
Government urged to submit ‘more ambitious’ 2030 climate p... A collection of 40 backbenchers and Lords have called for the UK Government to submit a new climate plan, in line with recommendations from the...
Swindon Borough Council flesh out carbon neutral plans Swindon Borough Council has expanded on its plans to go carbon neutral by 2030 which were unanimously backed by the Council back in January. The...
Salford solar plans take another step Salford City Council have agreed a deal that will see their Solar Plant plans accelerated, by partnering with an independent, not-for-profit centre of...
Scotland begins consultation on banning some single use pl... The Scottish Government has today (Oct 12) published its plans to ban certain single use plastics ready for consultation. The ban would cover oxo...
£24m of green technology for Leeds’ Council homes Leeds City Council has today (Oct 09) announced £24m worth of funding that will be used to set up six new district heating network grounds across the...
West Midlands Combined Authority launch low carbon housing... The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) have launched a new Zero Carbon Homes Taskforce to accelerate the construction of low carbon, energy...
Birmingham to launch government-mandated Clean Air Zone Air quality in the city of Birmingham is set to benefit from a new government-mandated Clean Air Zone which will be launched in June 2021, following a...
Plans to make the UK world leader in green energy announce... The Prime Minister has today announced that £160m will be made available as part of the new Build Back Greener plans for the UK. The plans include...
Agriculture Bill passes through House of Lords The Agriculture Bill, first proposed in January, has passed its final stage in the House of Lords today (Oct 02). The Bill will mean that the Common...
Amber Valley Borough Council take steps towards carbon neu... Amber Valley Borough Council has today (Sept 29) announced how it plans to become carbon neutral by 2030. The plans, which are set to be discussed...
Boris Johnson commits to protecting 30% of land Boris Johnson will today (Sept 28) announce his plans to protect 30% of land across the UK. The Government intends to protect a further 4% of land...
Greater Manchester establishes Energy Innovation Agency Greater Manchester has established the Energy Innovation Agency, announced at the Greater Manchester Green Summit. The Agency is a collaboration...
Consultation starts for Greater Manchester Clean Air Zone Transport for Greater Manchester has today (Sept 21) announced that it will begin public consultation for their Clean Air Zone (CAZ) next month. The...
£10m given to local authorities to tackle fuel poverty The Scottish Government has today (Sept 16) that it will be providing a further £16m of funding to help tackle fuel poverty across the country. The...
Highways England invest £9.3m in council’s EV schemes Highways England has today (Sept 9) announced a further £9.3m of funding to support business’ migration to using electric vehicles. The schemes which...
TechUK: Existing tech could reduce CO2 by 7.3m tonnes A report released today (Sept 7) has shown that by utilising already existing digital technology, the UK could reduce its carbon emissions by 7.3m...
Scotland dedicates £1.6bn to green recovery The Scottish Government has today (Sept 4) announced that they will be investing another £500m, bringing the total to £1.6bn, in order to ensure their...
WMCA will launch e-scooter trial Birmingham City Council has today announced that the West Midlands e-scooter trial will launch next week (Sept 10) across Birmingham and Coventry. The...
Defra announces £2m Air Quality Grant The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has announced another £2m of funding that local councils can bid for. The funding is for...
£14m ECO-I North West to boost low carbon business transfo... The North West is set to lead the way for low carbon innovation, skills and ‘green’ economic growth thanks to a new £14m programme announced this week...
Redcar and Cleveland Council roll out e-scooter network Redcar and Cleveland Council has successfully rolled out an e-scooter network across the area for residents and visitors to use. The e-scooters are...
DEFRA moves to protect rainforests and clean up supply cha... The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has today (Aug 25) published plans to take tougher action on illegal deforestation and...
NFU calls for government to take action on self-sufficient... Today (Aug 21) marks the notional day that, if the UK were relying on its own food supply, we would have run out of food. The British self-sufficient...
Emissions Reduced by 31 million tonnes as a result of UK i... Emissions around the world have been reduced by 31 million tonnes as a direct result of UK intervention since 2011. This has been achieved over the...
Government sets out “legally binding” targets with Environ... The Government has announced how it will use the Environment Bill in order to get closer to reach the UK’s target of becoming carbon neutral by 2050...
Leeds’ Clean Air Zone Plans Suspended for the foreseeable ... Leeds City Council have today (August 19) announced that their plans for a Clean Air Zone within the city may not have to go ahead due to lower...
UK climate change projects to receive £14m funding The National Lottery Community Fund has announced the first 14 grants from the Climate Action Fund going to communities across the UK to tackle...
LGA: ‘Air pollution is a major public health issue’ The Local Government Association (LGA) has called on Government to continue to support councils to invest in long-term measures in order to tackle the...
South Wales low carbon heat projects given £8m funding boo... Hundreds of homes and buildings, such as leisure centres and local council offices, across south Wales will receive low carbon energy from new heat...
Norfolk County Council awards £102m waste treatment contra... Norfolk County Council has awarded a six-year £102m contract to manage the treatment of significant volumes of waste, helping the council achieve its...
Councillors back £1.4m Northumberland flood protection fun... Councillors representing a number of towns in Northumberland have backed a government decision to invest a further £1.4m into flood defence schemes in...
TfL gets underway with major Ultra Low Emission Zone expan... Transport for London (TfL) has progressed with the expansion of the worlds-first Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) as new infrastructure installation...
Bristol City Council launches £12m contract for green ener... Bristol City Council has relaunched its search for a partner to deliver the UK’s first carbon neutral, smart energy city by 2030, set to deliver up to...
Leeds Council unveils major flood alleviation scheme A key flood alleviation scheme was officially unveiled in east Leeds yesterday (Aug 5) as part of a £4.75m programme to benefit local economy and...
Ep. 24 A Hydrogen Transport Revolution - Eamonn Ives This week’s episode of Public Sector Voices, covers a hydrogen transport revolution, with Centre for Policy Studies researcher, Eamonn Ives. Eamonn...
Ep. 24 A Hydrogen Transport Revolution - Eamonn Ives This week’s episode of Public Sector Voices, covers a hydrogen transport revolution, with Centre for Policy Studies researcher, Eamonn Ives. Eamonn...
North East Councils plan £2.1bn energy and waste project Seven North East Councils are working together to plan a 40-year Energy from Waste project worth over £2.1bn. Plans will see five borough authorities...
UK Research and Innovation awards £3m to projects tackling... UK Research and Innovation has today (July 22) awarded £3m to six research networks looks to tackle air pollution. The new multidisciplinary networks...
Boris Johnson unveils £350m fund for green industrial reco... Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a £350m funding package today (July 22) to support the green economy and tackle climate change. The...
Government launches new Hydrogen Advisory Council The Government launched a new Hydrogen Advisory Council today (July 21) to help to develop hydrogen as a decarbonisation strategy for the UK...
Oxford City Council to trial first all-electric refuse veh... Oxford City Council has announced that it will trial its first all-electric refuse collection vehicle today (July 21). Council-owned company, ODS...
Falkirk Council to get £90m boost for sustainable economic... The Scottish and UK Government have pledged £90m into Falkirk’s economy as part of the Falkirk Growth Deal today (July 21). The money will be used to...
Choose your winner for Council of the Month Over the past few weeks, we have received over 140 nominations for Council of the Month, each with inspiring and heart-warming detail of Councils and...
Telford and Wrekin Council to invest £2.6m in sustainable ... Telford and Wrekin Council has launched a £2.6m fund (July 13) to boost more sustainable travel in the area. Travel Telford Sustainable Transport fund...
Change in legislation set to boost renewable energy in the... The Government has announced a change in legislation today (July 14) to accommodate the construction of large batteries for storing renewable energy...
New £1m project to prepare UK motorways for self-driving v... A new partnership between Loughborough University and Highways England will aim to prepare the UK’s motorways for self-driving vehicles. The new £1m...
National Trust urges PM to invest £5.5bn in green infrastr... The National Trust, together with other key figures, has called on the Prime Minister (July 5) to invest £5.5bn on urban green infrastructure as part...
WMCA approves ambitious green recovery plan A bold recovery plan was approved by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) on Friday (June 5) with green ambitions at its core. The blueprint...
CPS report: Britain could 'lead the world in hydrogen powe... A new report from the Centre for Policy Studies (CPS) finds Britain could be in a position to ‘lead the world in hydrogen power.’ The think-tank...
Cheshire East Council makes hydrogen fuel progress Cheshire East Council has taken a big step in their fight against the climate emergency as planning permission for a green hydrogen refuelling...
New proposals published to help UK tackle climate change New Government proposals were published yesterday (June 1) that could help the UK go further in tackling climate change. The new system, jointly...
The importance of protecting green belt land Source: Public Sector Executive Feb/Mar 2015 Paul Miner, planning campaign manager at the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE), discusses the...
LGA: 1,700 children referred to children’s social care eve... It’s been revealed that around 1,700 children are referred to children’s social care services every day in England, underlining the need for an...
Greater Manchester invests £10m to support residents to li... Leaders of the ten local authorities have voted to support new £10m of investment to help start the development of GM Live Well, Greater Manchester’s...
Next Welsh Government must focus on long-term health NHS leaders are calling on the next Welsh Government to prioritise prevention, workforce development, performance and financial frameworks, social...
NHS England to be abolished In a speech today, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that NHS England is to be abolished, with the National Health Service to be brought back...
People in recovery help shape new action plan to tackle dr... A dad-of-three who turned his life around with the help of Leeds’s drug treatment programmes is among those who have helped shape a major new five...
North East's First Child Poverty Strategy Revealed South Tyneside Council has published its Child Poverty Strategy – the first in the North East. South Tyneside is one of the most deprived communities...
Employment and wellbeing supported through new initiative The innovative WorkWell service is transforming health and employment outcomes in Greater Manchester by providing personalised support through...
City region to become children’s healthcare pioneer The Liverpool City Region is set to bolster its status as a global leader in health innovation with a substantial investment in children's healthcare...
Kent County Council's Bold Plan to Slash £97 Million SEND ... Financial reports outlining the progress Kent County Council (KCC) is making towards reducing its overspend on Special Educational Needs and...
Step Up to Social Work Westmorland and Furness Council has announced its participation in the Step Up to Social Work programme, a fully funded, fast-track training...
Reviewing Sure Start Academics from Queen Mary University of London’s Wolfson Institute of Population Health have released a landmark systematic review evaluating the...
Half of councils warn of insolvency over special needs spe... Over half of councils that support children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) have warned they will become insolvent when a...
Unpaid carer support extended Unpaid carers in Wales are set to receive continued support, enabling them to take well-deserved breaks from their demanding roles. This comes with...
New director of public health appointed Kingston Council has announced the appointment of the borough’s new Director of Public Health. Katy Scammell, a highly experienced public health...
Funding boost for local health services In a landmark move to enhance public health across the nation, the government has announced a substantial funding increase of nearly £200 million for...
Dorset's Community Response Service Connects Residents wit... Linking public sector projects and teams to the Dorsets Community Response Service has provided more connections to support residents and communities...
Councils Lead the Charge: How Local Efforts Are Tackling E... The Government is being urged to introduce a national health inequalities strategy to tackle England’s widening health inequality gap, in a new report...
Government support for people with learning disabilities An initiative to empower people with learning disabilities in Scotland has been unveiled with the launch of a new £1.6 million fund aimed at promoting...
Social Care Reform in Scotland The revised plans for the National Care Service in Scotland place a strong emphasis on establishing a dedicated advisory board, supporting unpaid...
Preparing for the next pandemic The United Kingdom is set to bolster its preparedness for future pandemics by hosting the largest national response exercise in history this Autumn...
Crisis Unveiled: The Devastating Effects of Poor Housing a... The Association of Directors of Children’s Services (ADCS) today publishes its latest Safeguarding Pressures report, which draws on data returns...
Government's Bold Move to Transform Social Care: Major Ref... The government has initiated an independent commission aimed at "transforming social care," though significant reforms may take several years to...
Transforming Foster Care Services with Advocacy and Innova... A dynamic group of young people who have lived in foster care across North Yorkshire are making waves with their dedication to improving the services...
Manchester's £1M Lifeline: Discover How Local Groups Are T... Earlier this year, Manchester City Council launched an initiative to provide grants of up to £15,000 for local groups and £30,000 for partnership...
Council-initiative recognised for making positive impact o... Recognition has been given to Sheffield City Council's “See it Be it in Sheffield” campaign, for making significant strides in advancing social...
Cheshire East Council Earns Fostering Friendly Accreditati... Cheshire East Council has been awarded Fostering Friendly accreditation by national charity The Fostering Network as part of its drive to recruit more...
Supporting unpaid carers through innovation A funding boost has been announced by the government to improve the lives of unpaid carers and care users. This will come through projects that will...
Protecting vulnerable Londoners through severe weather London Councils and the Mayor of London have activated the pan-London Severe Weather Emergency Protocol to ensure that homeless people across the city...
First city region plan for tackling violence Greater Manchester Combined Authority has become the first in the UK to have a dedicated plan for tackling gender-based violence against men and boys...
Council wins national wellbeing award Cheshire East Council has announced that its wellbeing team has won a national award for green space work. Following their work on the enhancement of...
A generational overhaul of children’s social care The Education Secretary has announced a package of reforms that will overhaul children’s social care. This will be done to ‘break the cycle of late...
A third of young people placed miles from home A new report from the County Councils Network has revealed that too many children are being placed into care away from their local communities. The...
Review recommended for local authority health checks The National Audit Office has recommended that a review is conducted into the way that NHS Health Checks are provided for the prevention of...
Government needs to ‘rethink’ council funding distribution The Chairman of the County Councils Network has warned that the government must rethink how it approaches the distribution of council funding. This...
ADASS unveils Autumn Survey The Association of Directors of Adult Social Services has released its Autumn Survey for 2024, highlighting the growing challenges that councils face...
Reforming mental health care The Department of Health and Social Care has announced that it is introducing updates to the Mental Health Act to parliament, to given patients more...
Merging housing and health to improve outcomes Residents across Liverpool are set to benefit from a unique project that will see housing data becoming incorporated into health records. Coming as...
2024 Building Back Britain Online Conference Back when Boris Johnson was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, the government committed to a mission of ‘levelling up’ the country. With the aim of...
Government commits to fixing the NHS The government has confirmed that it is committing investment to futureproofing the National Health Service. Investment of £2 billion to upgrade...
CQC commits to improvement following report The Care Quality Commission has ‘welcomed’ the findings of the two reports that worked to set the future course of the organisation, with yesterday...
Adult social care workforce needs immediate action Councils across the country have called on the government to take immediate action to tackle the ongoing crisis within the adult social care workforce...
Government funding to end child poverty The Scottish Government has announced that a further 12 projects are to benefit from funding boosts that will support the mission to tackle child...
Improving prevention through better targeting A new report from the NHS Confederation has suggested that the government can achieve its goal of increasing the impact of health prevention, if it...
Councils supporting government to reduce smoking The Local Government Association has outlined how councils can help achieve the government’s goals of reducing the number of people smoking. This...
Councils could be left as no more than ‘care authorities’ The County Councils Network has warned the government that a lack of action could leave councils as ‘little more’ than care services by the end of the...
Support for multi-agency suicide reduction plan Westmorland and Furness Council has announced that it has endorsed a new plan that will see a number of partners coming together to reduce the number...
Call for scrapping of single word social care ratings The Local Government Association has called for single word ratings in council adult social care service ratings to be scrapped. This comes after...
Government completes free school meals rollout The Welsh Government has announced that it has completed the rollout of free school meals in primary schools across the country. With children...
Mayor working to reduce child poverty The Mayor of the North East has established her plans to tackle the ‘unacceptable’ child poverty in the region. With a plan that is thought to be the...
The ‘silent’ men’s health crisis According to a new report, a silent health crisis is facing men around England, with this bringing a call for it to be a national concern. Thanks to...
Important support for carers extended The Scottish Government has announced that it has extended support for unpaid carers so that thousands more can benefit. After being piloted across a...
City Council committing to social care improvements A report has been published on Derby City Council’s adult social care services, following an inspection from the Care Quality Commission, that...
10,000+ sign open letter to PM Starmer Today, a letter has been delivered to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer urging him to make support for unpaid carers one of the government’s top...
Sector demands action on homelessness Homelessness data released by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has revealed that there is now a record number of households...
Campaign to turn tide on serious violence West Yorkshire Combined Authority has confirmed that it is supporting the education of young people in the ‘deadly consequences’ of knife crime...
New social care CEO appointed The Association of Directors of Adult Social Services has confirmed that it has appointed its new Chief Executive Officer. Current Deputy CEO and...
Council suicide prevention campaign reducing rates A report has confirmed that suicide rates in Barnet have been reduced thanks to the council’s suicide prevention campaign. Thanks to an evaluation...
Growing the social care workforce Cambridgeshire County Council has launched a new scheme to expand its social care workforce. Coming against a backdrop of mounting social care...
Mayor reducing violence over the summer The Mayor of London has announced a package of measures that will be used to reduce violence over the school summer holidays. By offering access to...
Government funding for new research hubs The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has announced that it is committing funding to new quantum research hubs, with the aim of...
Benefit reforms needed for mental health A new report from a number of charities linking to children and mental health has called on the government to overhaul the benefits system. This comes...
Call to delay council care cost cap Councils across England are calling for the government to delay the introduction of a cap on adult social care costs, with this being driven by...
Report outlines social care workforce changes Skills for Care has today released its report into the supply and demand trends for the adult social care workforce in England. The report, titled The...
King’s Speech confirms government direction This morning saw the King delivering his speech at the State Opening of Parliament, during which he confirmed the new government’s direction. As...
Survey highlights council care overspend According to a new survey from the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services, local councils are being pushed to overspend on care as people’s...
Capital spending hampering services A new Institute for Government report has outlined how a new approach must be taken to capital spending to stop service performance from continuing to...
Council concern over childcare expansion Councils in England have outlined their concerns over whether there will be enough childcare places to meet the demand, with just over two months to...
UK’s largest roll-out of digital support for unpaid carers More than 250,000 carers will benefit this week from the UK’s largest roll-out of digital support. North East residents who care for a relative or...
Pay rise for social care staff Social care staff are set to see their pay increase to at least £12 an hour thanks to £19m of Scottish Government funding this year. More than 6,000...
Conservative manifesto announced With General Election campaigns picking up pace, this week sees parties unveiling their manifestos in a bid to convince the nation why they should...
Carers week marked by report launch Carers UK has published a new report, marking the beginning of Carers Week 2024. With the theme for this year’s Carers Week being ‘Putting carers on...
Government funding for care alternatives The Scottish Government has announced that investment is continuing to provide older people with hospital alternatives. Investment worth £3.6 million...
Leaders urged to establish hardship plans The Joseph Rowntree Foundation has called on political leaders to lay out their plans for tackling hardship around the country. With the general...
Call for sexual health strategy The Local Government Association has called for the next government to launch a new long-term sexual health strategy, following a rise in sexually...
Levelling Up details confirmed The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has confirmed the further details of the areas that are to benefit from Levelling Up...
Calls for new Carers Strategy A new report has been launched to encourage all political parties to commit to the development of a new National Carers Strategy. This comes from the...
Technology improving lives The Government of Jersey has announced that it is awarding funding to projects that will support the transformation of the aging population. Focusing...
Commencing health innovation Newcastle City Council has announced that work has begun on the new Health Innovation Neighbourhood, that will promote longer, healthier lives around...
Pilots to deliver work and health support South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) has announced that it has been awarded funding to help the government deliver a new service to...
Urgent action needed in social care A decade on from the Care Act, a survey from the Local Government Association has found that urgent action is needed to ensure the continuation of...
Mayor’s multi-million pound package After being re-elected last weekend, the Mayor of West Yorkshire has confirmed that an investment package will be committed to making ‘life easier for...
Housing with care and support Cornwall Council has announced that it has approved a new approach to increasing the number of homes that offer care and support for members of its...
Disability support milestone The Scottish Government has announced that it has now paid more than £500 million worth of Child Disability Payments for families. A vital source of...
Transforming care and support A new National Office for Care and Support has been launched in Wales, with this focusing on innovation, improvement, and transformation. The primary...
Social care grants decided The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has published its guidance around the determined social care grant allocations for the next...
Scotland Invests in Healthcare Productivity: Reducing NHS ... The Scottish Government has announced that it is committing targeted investment to ensure that productivity is improved and waiting lists are reduced...
Mental health resilience in Scotland The Scottish Government has announced that it is committing additional investment to projects improving mental health and wellbeing across adults and...
East Sussex levelling up boost The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced that East Sussex is to benefit from levelling up funding to support major...
Innovative 4D technology to prevent falls in social care An innovative 4D mapping solution could be set for a national roll-out in care homes, as the government announces a £1m funding injection through the...
New data reveals councils’ biggest financial pressure Councils are calling for reform and an honest discussion on what they can deliver as new data shows the huge financial burden of care services on...
Investment boost for social care The Department of Health and Social Care has announced that investment will be committed to boosting innovative social care projects around the...
Major investment in tech upskilling The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has announced that thousands of people around the country are to benefit from training and new...
Social care ‘continues to stagnate’ Through the publication of its annual report into social care, The King’s Fund has outlined how adult social care support is struggling due to a lack...
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue most improved nationwid... A new report has found that Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) is now the most improved in the country, sitting among the best...
London collaborates to support care leavers Thanks to a coordinated, city-wide effort young people leaving care in London are to benefit from a number of new support measures. Boroughs across...
Support for abuse victims The Scottish Government has announced that additional investment is being made into supporting victims of sexual violence and domestic abuse. A...
Suicide prevention investment The Department for Health and Social Care has announced that it is committing funding to support those who are struggling with their mental health...
Government funding for youth mental health The Department of Health and Social Care has announced that the government is committing funding to ensure that more local communities can access...
Calls for children to be put at heart of policy The Association of Directors of Children’s Services (ADCS) has announced the publication of an updated policy position paper that delves into the...
Suicide prevention funding in UK at risk The Local Government Association has said that there could be ‘life or death consequences’ of suicide prevention funding ending in April. Urging the...
Care independence through innovation Funding for innovation in Wales has been announced, with this supporting the implementation of new technology in care. Coming from the Welsh...
More funding needed for further drug progress A report from the Public Accounts Committee has found that mixed progress has been made when it comes to government efforts to reduce the harm from...
Public Health Grant allocations announced for 2024/25 The Department of Health and Social Care has confirmed how much funding local authorities around the country will benefit from through Public Health...
Leeds marks one year of being HIV Testing fast track city Leeds City Council is marking National HIV Testing Week, as well as one year of becoming a global fast-track city, by launching a new grants programme...
£250 million now allocated on youth investment in UK areas... Young people around the country are to benefit from further government funding to deliver new or refurbished youth centres. Making up the largest...
Funding not making a difference in Leeds Leeds City Council has said that the government’s additional funding for councils is not enough to make a ‘real difference.’ This comes as the council...
Knowsley Council's groundbreaking junk food policy Knowsley Council has announced that it has introduced a ‘groundbreaking’ new policy to promote healthier lifestyles in its communities. The council’s...
London’s lifeline for vulnerable children: New secure home... London Councils has announced that boroughs are using Department for Education funding to develop a new secure children’s home in the capital. The...
Significant funding boost for councils The government has announced that a support package worth £600 million is being allocated to councils across the country as they battle to continue...
Further family hubs opened across country – LGA urges for ... The Government has announced that more family hubs are being opened around the country, with all 75 of the local authorities that are involved in the...
Action urged for vulnerable children Action has been urged by the Scottish Children’s Services Coalition (SCSC) following a significant reduction in the number of education support plans...
Children and young people investment Norfolk County Council is increasing its investment in services for children and young people who are affected by drugs and alcohol. Through a funding...
Health policy research driven by first-hand experience Manchester has been announced as one of a number of areas that will collaborate to improve research capacity in areas of high levels of health need or...
LGA responds to report on children’s health and leisure A survey from Sport England has identified how the levels of children and young people’s activity have remained stable across the 2022-23 academic...
How to save billions in public money A new report has outlined how billions of pounds can be saved by effectively joining up public services. The report, titled Wall to Wall Support and...
Research for health inequality causes The causes of health inequalities in North Yorkshire are to be identified through a new research project. Funding worth £5 million will be allocated...
Tackling climate change health impacts Public Health Wales has said that it welcomes the UN climate summit’s decision to put a focus on health, with work inside and outside the organisation...
Soaring Costs of Children's Social Care Placements Raise A... The number of children’s social care placements costing £10,000 or more per week has skyrocketed in the past five years, according to a new survey by...
Budget concerns remain following Autumn Statement Following yesterday's Autumn Statement, London Councils has warned that boroughs are still likely to be left balancing their budgets on a knife-edge...
Report released to improve health and social care system The County Councils Network has announced a new report looking into how to improve health and social care over the winter. This comes as the country...
Drug and alcohol treatment funding for local authorities The Department of Health and Social Care has announced that local authorities around the country are being allocated increased funding to ensure that...
Greater Manchester VR training on violence awareness Greater Manchester Combined Authority has supported a new project that will see virtual reality being used to raise awareness of gender-based violence...
Essex offering chance for more major grant applications Essex County Council has announced that it has opened up a second opportunity for expressions of interest in its public health grant programme that is...
Homeless in Manchester supported through colder months Manchester City Council has announced that it is working alongside key partners to ensure that people sleeping rough in the city are supported as the...
CCN analysis outlines major council overspends New analysis from the County Councils Network (CCN) has outlined how some of the biggest councils in England are facing major budget overspends, due...
AI skills future-proofed through major government funding ... The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, has announced that the government will be committing funding to help with the future proofing...
Largest Independent Children's Social Care Providers Make ... The largest independent providers of children's social care in England made profits of more than £300 million last year, a new report has revealed...
Children’s social care reforms around the country The Government has announced new funding that will see reforms to support children’s social care around the country. Local authorities have been...
Scotland supporting health ahead of winter The Scottish Government has announced new funding that will boost recruitment in the Scottish Ambulance Service, whilst also expanding other measures...
Carer support initiative launched by ADASS President The President of the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) has launched a new challenge that will improve the support available...
Government established next steps for smoking crackdown After announcing measures to curb youth vaping and smoking at the Conservative Party Conference last week, the government has announced a new public...
LGA report reveals improvements to children’s services A new report from the Local Government Association has outlined how children’s services are improving, despite significant challenges around the...
Millions invested for technology in adult social care The Department for Health and Social Care has announced that new funding will support technology transformations in adult social care, helping to...
Air quality improvement work in Newcastle The entire city of Newcastle is to become a Smoke Control Area, as the council plans to improve air quality and health outcomes. Smoke Control Areas...
Government investment in school run transformation for mil... Thanks to a newly announced package of funding from the government, up to two million more children will be able to access walk to school and cycle...
York working to support rough sleepers City of York Council has secured funding to support the city’s rough sleepers off the streets. A funding allocation from the government’s Rough...
Hounslow working to improve air quality Hounslow Council is continuing work to improve air quality in the area, thanks to a partnership with a community support group. With Hounslow Borough...
Councils collaborate on fostering campaign A partnership of councils and children’s trusts has come together to produce a new film highlighting the importance of local authority fostering. With...
Scottish funding for global health boost The Scottish Government has announced that the First Minister is pledging funding to support global action and disease prevention, with this to be...
Funding boost for council disabled facilities Council facilities in Northern Ireland are benefitting from funding that will help make them more inclusive for those with disabilities. The Access...
Connectivity being boosted in health and care through tria... To explore the ways in which cutting-edge digital technologies can improve the delivery of health and care services, NHS organisations are being...
Covid report outlines effects of lockdown on Leicester Leicester City Council has published a report into the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the city and its people. The report looks into how the...
Ombudsman claims not enough being done to tackle ASB The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has stated that not enough is being done to support victims of anti-social behaviour. With local...
Local health needs driving Richmond’s five-year strategic ... Members of the community in Richmond are being invited to contribute to an updated strategic plan for how local health and wellbeing needs will be met...
LGA urges government to remove stadium certification burde... The Local Government Association is calling on the government to end the regulations that are seeing local councils responsible for paying for sports...
Government appointments ahead of AI summit The UK government has announced the appointment of two leading experts to help with the preparations for the nation’s hosting of the first major AI...
Council support benefitting through cost of living crisis Oxfordshire County Council has been providing high levels of support for various residents throughout the cost of living crisis, with children among...
Tackling crime and disorder through new partnership Cumberland Council has announced the official launch of a new partnership, which will work to prevent and reduce crime. Launched on Friday 4th August...
Local community air quality improvements The government has announced that a share of funding will be available for local authorities, as they look to improve local air quality. A share of £6...
Funding programme for social care research The National Institute for Health and Care Research has announced a new funding programme that will fund important social care research. Amounting to...
New social care workforce funding The government has announced a new funding package to help with recruitment and retention in social care. Supporting the care workforce, as well as...
Police time and mental health care focus of new agreement A new approach to provide those requiring urgent mental health support with timely care, will see the NHS, police and government coming together...
New partnership to improve children’s services Herefordshire Council has announced a new partnership to bring long term improvement to the area’s children’s services. The partnership will see the...
Defibrillators for every state school The Department for Education has announced that every state school in England now has a defibrillator, with this helping to considerably increase the...
Survey outlines serious challenges despite passion for chi... London Councils has announced that a major survey of the children’s social workers has highlighted that the vast majority of the workforce are...
Call for ban on disposable vapes The Local Government Association has released plans from councils to urge the government to ban single use vapes, with environmental and health...
Manchester becomes City of Sanctuary Manchester City Council has announced that it has become a Local Authority of Sanctuary, committing to being a place where those who are facing issues...
Council begins refurbishment of community sport facilities Sheffield City Council has announced the start of the refurbishment of Woodburn Road in Darnall. On completion, Woodburn Road will become the fourth...
Councils sharing accountability arrangements The Scottish Government has announced that an agreement has been reached over accountability arrangements for the National Care Service. Local...
Improved youth spaces in Kirklees Kirklees Council has announced that spaces are being improved for young people around the area, thanks to work that has now been ongoing for two years...
Councils concerned about nursery capacity according to LGA... New research by the Local Government Association (LGA) has revealed that nearly nine in ten councils are concerned about nursery capacity ahead of the...
Government funding supporting vulnerable adults The UK government has announced life changing funding that is aiming to support vulnerable adults with complex needs. Announced by the Department for...
Loneliness tackling in Lancashire to go ahead Lancashire County Council has announced that the cabinet is set to give the go-ahead for a new scheme to tackle loneliness. In order to address...
Partnership launched on underage drinking Cumberland Council has announced the launch of a new partnership, looking to highlight the risks of underage drinking. Coinciding with the beginning...
Council support for veterans ahead of Armed Forces Day South Gloucestershire Council has announced that it is supporting veterans through the agreement of a new action plan, ahead of Armed Forces Day on...
ADASS survey identifies pros and cons of current social ca... The Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) has released the findings of its Spring Survey 2023, revealing positives and negatives...
Collaborations helping people into treatment Thousands of people across the country who are struggling with drug addiction are being helped into treatment as part of a major project to tackle...
Flagship government scheme exceeds target in first phase The first phase of expansion for a flagship Welsh Government programme has exceeded its target, with early years provision the focus. Announced by the...
Partnership aiming to make Leeds fairer and healthier In order to make the city a fairer and healthier place to live, Leeds City Council has announced the launch of a new programme working alongside a...
Newcastle unveils hub to support young people Newcastle City Council has unveiled a new hub that will support the city’s young people, with an expansion to the Outer West of the city, Following...
Long term ill and disabled people supported into work thro... The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions has confirmed that a programme to provide employment support to those with mild to moderate mental or...
Government announces action to champion carers As part of the Carers’ Week Celebrations, Minister for Care Helen Whately hosted a Downing Street reception for unpaid carers to champion their work...
North Yorkshire tackling loneliness to prevent major healt... North Yorkshire Council has announced that tens of thousands of people are to be given additional support as they experience loneliness, as part of a...
Birmingham launches air quality fund Birmingham City Council has announced the establishment of a new fund that will help to improve the air quality of the area by funding support schemes...
Cheshire Police announce knife crime crackdown Cheshire Constabulary has announced that officers have been increasing efforts in tackling knife crime recently, as part of a national week of action...
New scheme helping to support SMEs The Welsh Government has announced the launch of a new scheme that will enable small and medium-sized enterprises to gain access to health and...
Local authorities encouraged to support children living wi... According to the Department of Health and Social Care, an independent evaluation has found that the wellbeing, relationships and life satisfaction of...
Experts contribute to government review on RSHE guidance The Department for Education has announced that an independent expert advisory panel has been formed, with the aim of advising on the review of the...
Largest expansion of childcare hits first step The Department for Work and Pensions has announced a new boost that is to be the first step in the largest ever expansion of childcare. Thanks to new...
Framework driving digital transformation in social care The Department for Health and Social Care has announced guidance that will support social care staff, providers, and local authorities as they look to...
Milton Keynes council emphasises dementia support Milton Keynes City Council is honouring both Mental Health Awareness Week 2023 and Dementia Action Week (15th-21st May 2023) by highlighting the...
Islington Council running consultation on plans for new le... Islington Council has announced that it is running a public consultation regarding the future of the Sobell Leisure Centre, following last year’s...
Care reforms being driven by children and young people The Welsh Government has announced that today will see the First Minister sign a new declaration that is committing to the radical reform of care...
Thriving communities in Wales being supported The Welsh Government is celebrating the impact of the Co-operation Agreement as it supports thriving communities. Signed in December 2021 and lasting...
Stratford-on-Avon awards Community Builder contract to bui... Stratford-on-Avon District Council has announced the awarding of a contract for the role of Community Builder, with a view to helping communities...
Scottish Government funding projects to tackle childhood h... The Scottish Government has announced that it is funding to help promote healthy habits in children up to the age of five and their families, with...
NHS could create space for over 10,000 extra beds – simply... The NHS could make space for at least 10,000 much-needed beds in the UK by moving more patient records offsite, according to information management...
Welsh Government innovating to make country stronger, fair... The Welsh Government has announced that it has launched a new innovation strategy, to support collaboration as the country looks to deliver better...
Call for levelling up of East of England comes from MPs an... MPs and council leaders from across the East of England have come together to call for immediate action from the government, in regard to the...
Government funding package for levelling up of Blyth The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced that the people of Blyth are to benefit from an increase in government...
Scottish Budget to support the vulnerable through greater ... The Scottish Government has announced that it is to vote tomorrow on a new Budget that will go even further to support the vulnerable. The 2023-24...
Wolverhampton health scheme backed by government The Department for Health and Social Care has announced that it is backing a new app for Wolverhampton, as the City of Wolverhampton Council look to...
Local authorities to be boosted by government funding incr... The Department of Health and Social Care have announced that the government is to increase funding for local authorities across England, with a view...
Scotland supporting families of children with disabilities The Scottish Government has confirmed that significant funding has already been distributed to families of children living with disabilities, as well...
London boroughs working closer on children’s social care London Councils has announced that the capital’s children’s social care departments are collaborating more than ever, helping to avoid the rising...
Scotland to pilot Carer Support Payment The Scottish Government has announced plans to introduce further government benefits, with them being published as part of an update to the Social...
Scotland meeting over increased health and social care pre... The Scottish Government has announced that the reliance committee has met again to discuss the challenges that are being faced by the health and...
Cash boost for local authorities to support drug and alcoh... The Department of Health and Social Care, alongside the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, has announced that 28 local authorities...
Fixing children’s social care for the long-term The Department for Education has announced that it is overhauling children’s social care to ensure that vulnerable children are better supported to...
Wales addressing NHS workforce challenges The Welsh Government has announced the publishing of the National Workforce implementation Plan, in response to additional workforce demands in the...
Scotland supporting boost of social care workforce The Scottish Government has announced that it has launched a new marketing campaign to recruit more workers into the adult social care sector, as a...
Wales increasing funding for community-based care and alli... The Welsh Government has announced that additional funding is to be committed to increase the number of allied health professionals, as well as...
Government funding for mental health facilities The Department of Health and Social Care has announced that it is investing in provision for more tailored emergency care for those experiencing a...
£19.7m levelling up bid to revitalise Sedgemoor’s health s... The vacant site of the former Bridgewater Hospital is set to receive a new lease of life as the Grade II listed building sees its £19.7m bid to the...
Scottish government response to drug report The Scottish Government has outlined was that they are to take action and support people in response to the final report from the Drug Deaths...
LGA respond to ‘piecemeal’ health and care funding The Local Government Association has released a statement addressing the funding of health and care, with an emphasis on how funding is dealing with...
Increased NHS funding through winter The Scottish Government has announced that it is to inject additional funding into the NHS, to ensure that the service continues providing effective...
Domestic abuse victims supported through funding The Home Office has announced that new funding will be allocated to develop early intervention strategies to protect women and girls from domestic...
Government funding package for councils Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove has announced that the government is to allocate a package of support to ensure that councils in England are able...
Social security emphasis in Scotland The Scottish Government has announced that spending on social security is to increase to more than £5.1 billion per year, through the 2023-24 budget...
Public services supported by tax changes The Scottish Government has announced proposed changes to a number of taxes, in order to support the NHS and other vital public services. The Deputy...
Domestic abuse victims to be supported with council fundin... Councils across England are to be allocated funding from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, as the department announces...
Levelling Up Parks funding for Greenwich Royal Borough of Greenwich Council have announced that they are to use the Levelling Up Parks funding they have received, to improve Plumstead Gardens...
Funding to support social care innovation in London A new fund has been opened to support London boroughs as they design and test now, innovative approaches to how they can improve adult social care in...
Welsh grant for social care energy efficiency The Welsh Government has announced the launch of a new grant scheme to support energy efficiency and decarbonisation across social care. It is hoped...
Scotland announce local authority wellbeing toolkit The Scottish Government has announced a new toolkit that will allow local authorities to tackle child poverty, improve health and achieve climate...
New support facility for Scottish drug users The Scottish Government has announced that a facility has opened to help support parents with problematic drug or alcohol use, without the need for...
Health and Social Care Secretary to address key winter pri... The Department of Health and Social Care has confirmed that Steve Barclay, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, is to address his plans to...
City council celebrates work of OT teams With Occupational Therapy Week beginning on Monday 7th November, Milton Keynes City Council is celebrating the important work done by its teams of...
Speed limit change can benefit Welsh economy According to new research published this weekend, the national rollout of a lower speed limit in Wales could save considerable amounts for the Welsh...
Islington helping to create better futures and mental heal... Islington Council and the NHS have announced a new, innovative programme to help young Black men and boys with their mental health, promoting the...
Buckinghamshire Council receives levelling up funding Buckinghamshire Council has announced that it has been awarded funding from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, to tackle rough...
London Boroughs share concern over social care challenges Boroughs in London have sent a warning of increasing pressures on resources related to adult social care, with concerns about the impact that this...
Youth space in Belfast to house children’s charities Three of Northern Ireland’s ministers have visited a new, innovative youth space in Belfast, as it aims to support children and young people...
Scottish support for domestic violence survivors The Scottish Government has announced that their funding for emotional and practical support for survivors of domestic violence and abuse has helped...
Stoke on Trent launches app for new dads Stoke-on-Trent City Council, alongside the NHS Midlands Partnership Foundation Trust and DadPad have launched a new resource for new dads and dads-to...
Investment for local authorities to combat health inequali... The Department for Health and Social Care has confirmed that it is investing in ‘turbo-charging’ research into how health inequalities are affecting...
Health Creation: Coming of age and addressing health inequ... In December 2017, National Health Executive interviewed Duncan Selbie, the then chief executive of Public Health England, on what truly matters to...
Lancashire and South Cumbria to trial solution for older m... Lancashire County Council have announced that they are to test an innovative mental health care solution, empowering older people who have mental...
Wiltshire Council to tackle drug use through government fu... Wiltshire Council has announced that it has come to an agreement on how it will spend government funding to help tackle illicit drug use and stop the...
Health and social care to receive boost over winter Health and Social Care Secretary Therese Coffey has announced that the government has launched a new plan to improve care to patients over the winter...
Support for rough sleepers from Dacorum Borough Council Dacorum Borough Council have announced that they have been successful in a bid to the Rough Sleeper Initiative, allowing them to deliver projects that...
Disability cost of living payments begin The government have confirmed that the one-off Disability Cost of Living payments are to begin today (20th September 2022), with eligible recipients...
Greenwich looking for opinions on levelling up investment The Royal Borough of Greenwich have announced that they are to be awarded almost £100,000 of Levelling Up Funding, and are looking for residents to...
UK Government to increase aid to reduce rough sleeping Rough sleepers are set to be benefit via a new government initiative that will see them given a roof over their head and specific tailored support...
Local authorities urged to bid for new life-changing disab... Local authorities are being urged to apply for funding to help supply new life-enhancing accessible toilets that allow people with disabilities to be...
Payments for 6 million to cover cost of living crisis The government has today confirmed that around six million people living with disabilities are to receive their one-off disability cost of living...
Local authorities to get funding for active lifestyle tria... The government has announced that local authorities are to receive funding from the government to help reduce the mental and physical health...
Warrington Council’s levelling up bid to boost active tran... Warrington Borough Council has announced that it has submitted ‘ambitious’ plans to boost active travel and improve health and wellbeing across the...
West Dunbartonshire four years ahead of legislation on san... Yesterday saw the introduction of new legislation surrounding the legal duty of local authorities to provide free sanitary products. West...
Prime Minister announces national funding to help tackle d... The Department of Health and Social Care has announced that Prime Minister Boris Johnson has launched a new mission to tackle dementia nationally, as...
First authority in London to receive domestic abuse accred... London Borough of Redbridge has announced that it is the first local authority in London to receive top marks and accreditation for the domestic abuse...
Improved training and career options for social care staff The Department of Health and Social Care has announced that social care staff are to be offered hundreds of thousands of opportunities to further...
Warrington submits levelling up bid to boost health and tr... Warrington Borough Council has confirmed that it has submitted three bids for a share of the government’s Levelling Up Fund, with the aim of raising...
Additional funding for domestic abuse victims in Hampshire Hampshire County Council has allocated over £1.5 million worth of funding for projects looking to ensure that more families escaping domestic abuse...
Immediate funding for adult social care needed The Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities Committee has, today, published a report outlining the state of the government’s plans for adult social...
Swale council submit levelling up bid to drive employment ... Swale Borough Council have confirmed that they have submitted a levelling up bid to the government, with the aim of driving improvements in health...
New leadership in NHS Birmingham and Solihull NHS Birmingham and Solihull has announced that six new partner members are to join the leadership team, with the Integrated Care Board only recently...
Kensington and Chelsea “innovative” in protecting vulnerab... An Ofsted report has sung the praises of Kensington ad Chelsea London Borough Council in the way that it has handled the protection of vulnerable...
Key local projects driven by council funding Staffordshire County Council have been providing important funding for local projects that are helping to improve the quality of life for residents...
Wandsworth council unveil support package to help families... Leader of Wandsworth council, Simon Hogg, has unveiled a package of initiatives to help locals through the cost-of-living crisis. The package of...
Ofsted report finds most vulnerable children in care place... A report that has been published by Ofsted today has found that there aren’t enough suitable places that will allow children in the care system to be...
Major cabinet appointments following high-profile departur... Three major positions in the Cabinet have been filled, following the departure of Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid. With Sunak and Javid leaving their...
Leeds set for new leisure centre as part of levelling up p... With the end of the government’s second phase of their levelling up funding fast approaching, Leeds City Council have applied for a share of the funds...
Birmingham and Solihull health services to change after fo... Birmingham and Solihull are set to get a drastic change to the way that care is delivered in the area. The establishing of a new NHS organisation, NHS...
Scottish Government successful with child poverty commitme... The Scottish Government have confirmed that they have delivered with their investment in tackling child poverty, after their record investment to...
King’s Lynn and West Norfolk agree to levelling up bid to ... The Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk has agreed to the preferred option for their levelling up bid. The proposal will see Hunstanton...
Secretary of State praises local government at LGA annual ... At the Local Government Association’s annual conference, Secretary of State Michael Gove has praised the work done by local government through what...
Devolution arrangements and the next steps for health and ... This week will see a new era for health and care come to Greater Manchester, as the Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership will officially...
West Sussex set for active travel improvements West Sussex County Council have announced that they are soon to begin work on a new scheme to “support the local economy and improve active...
Public Service Day: Survey reveals public sector workers’ ... A recent survey has outlined that almost half of public sector and civil service workers are key members of their local communities, getting involved...
Local authorities to receive extra funding to get ready fo... Local authorities across England will be given over £15 million to help them implement new social care charging reforms that will end the...
NHS outline steps to become world’s first net zero health ... 212 NHS Trusts, more than 1,000 hospitals and healthcare facilities and saving more than one million tonnes of carbon over three years. For the first...
Government grant to fund work to conserve energy at Hospit... The government are set to invest more than £4 million to introduce a variety of measures to save energy at the Hospital of St Cross in Rugby...
City of Wolverhampton Council commission new, free app to ... A new NHS health advice app is now available to help parents and guardians to help their young children quickly. City of Wolverhampton Council and The...
New family centres for Solihull after receiving government... Solihull Council have announced that the borough is set to get seven new Family Hubs, where children and families will be able to receive the support...
New Quality of Life Strategy for North Norfolk District Co... North Norfolk District Council has announced the development of a Quality of Life Strategy, which was a key objective of the council’s Corporate Plan...
Independent review of children’s social care outlines publ... Following the publishing of Josh MacAlister’s independent review of children’s social care, the government has set out its initial plans to better...
LGA calls for more upfront funding for social care After the release of a survey from the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) that found that more than half a million people are...
How Innovative Technologies Are Transforming the Future of... At Workday’s Conversations for a Changing World event, healthcare leaders from OhioHealth and KPMG shared how cloud technologies are improving...
Bury Council to create new refuge for victims of domestic ... Bury Council are to create a new refuge close to the town centre, to provide safe accommodation for victims of domestic abuse. The council has...
Sheffield City Council and The Salvation Army working toge... Sheffield City Council and The Salvation army are working together to provide care and support for homeless residents in the city. The pop-up...
Rochdale Council launches wide-reaching public sector recr... Rochdale Borough Council are hiring for a number of vital roles and will be hosting two recruitment fairs at the Number One Riverside office. Areas...
Stoke-on-Trent council approve £1.2m funding for community... Stoke-on-Trent City Council have approved £1.2m worth of funding to assist community projects across the city. The money from the Council’s community...
Government providing adult social care recruitment support The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), alongside Skills for Care, has been working to provide free, specialised training to social care providers...
£10m local authority funding boost for domiciliary care in... The Welsh Government has announced a further £10m will be provided to local authorities to support domiciliary care and increase service provision in...
Levelling up: 75 councils eligible for £302m Family Hubs f... A total of 75 local authorities across England have been announced as eligible for a share of £302m to create new Family Hubs in their areas as part...
Councils to be supported to pay ‘fairer’ rate to social ca... Local authorities in England will be supported by £1.36bn from the Health and Social Care Levy to pay a fairer rate of care to adult social care...
Public health local outbreak funding needs urgent extensio... Councils and Directors of Public Health are calling for an urgent extension of local outbreak management funding due to rising rates of Covid-19...
Cheshire council supports plans to restrict junk food mark... Cheshire West and Chester Council has backed the government’s restrictions on the marketing of food or drinks which are high in fat, sugar and salt...
Cardiff Council unveils measures to attract new social car... Cardiff Council has unveiled a series of measures, including free driving lessons, to attract new recruits into its social care services. The...
ICSs: A new era for local government and health collaborat... After 25 years of being the Leader of Manchester City Council, in which he played a key role in the city’s regeneration, Sir Richard Leese is ready to...
Immigration rules help social care in short-term, but solu... Every day there are on average 105,000 social care vacancies advertised in England, the sector also faced a turnover rate of 28.5% across 2020/21 –...
Covid-19: Local outbreak management funding will still be ... Councils have said that the government must continue to provide funding for local public health teams to manage Covid-19 outbreaks in their areas as...
Integrated NHS and social care aims unveiled in whitepaper Patients will receive better, more joined up care under new plans announced by the government to improve the links between health and social care. The...
Southwark Council launches new charter to protect care hom... Southwark Council has agreed a Residential Care Charter that will improve the working terms and conditions for all residential care providers in the...
New Chair of NHS England announced The government has confirmed that Richard Meddings will be the new Chair of NHS England. Mr Meddings previously served on HM Treasury’s Board and as...
LGA: Public health services at risk amid funding uncertain... A lack of certainty around councils’ public health funding this year risks exacerbating the growing crisis of demand for support services, including...
Cornwall Council announces critical incident in adult soci... Cornwall Council has announced that it is joining the NHS in declaring a critical incident in adult social care in the Duchy. It is to help alleviate...
CSSC encourages public sector employees to get active this... CSSC Sports & Leisure are working in partnership with CSHR for the fourth year in a row to deliver Active Wellbeing, a weeklong initiative that...
Government backs social care with £1.4bn worth of funding A total of £1.4bn will be made available over three years to help increase the fee rates local authorities pay to care providers. Further funding of...
Chair of Covid-19 Inquiry announced Baroness Heather Hallett has been appointed Chair of the forthcoming public inquiry into the Covid-19 pandemic. The inquiry, set to begin its work in...
World AIDS Day: London boroughs look to end new HIV infect... Marking World AIDS Day 2021 and reflecting on the 40th anniversary of the first HIV diagnosis in the UK, local government in London has reaffirmed its...
Government to take action in response to Omicron Covid-19 ... The UK Government is to reintroduce mandatory face coverings in shops and on public transport, as well as measures for travellers returning to the UK...
Southwark becomes first council to back Fund the Hubs camp... Southwark Council has become the first council to pledge its support to Fund the Hubs, a national campaign for early mental health support for...
NEL Integrated Care System appoints Chief Executive Office... North East London Integrated Care System (NEL ICS) has appointed a Chief Executive Officer Designate. Zina Etheridge will lead north-east London’s...
More than 60 councils receive share of £52m rough sleeping... As part of a wider £66m funding grant from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC), more than 60 councils are set to receive...
LGA: ‘No referral’ early support mental health hubs needed... Early support hubs which allow young people to access mental health support without referrals should be made available nationwide to help tackle a...
LGA estimate local services will cost at least £8bn more b... According to analysis by the LGA, councils in England will face extra cost pressures of almost £8bn by 2024/25 just to keep vital local services...
Plymouth Council's public health partnership working prais... Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for England, Professor Chris Whitty, met with Plymouth City Council’s Chief Executive, Tracey Lee, as well as colleagues...
£48m Covid-19 recovery fund to support social care in Wale... A new £48m package of funding to support social care in Wales has been announced by the Welsh Government today. The majority of the funding, £40m, has...
LGA respond to health and social care reform plan Yesterday the Prime Minister set out plans to tackle the Covid backlogs and reform adult social care, with £36bn being raised in the health and care...
New body to tackle health disparities Following a government announcement, a new body set to tackle health disparities in the UK will launch on Friday 1st October. The Office for Health...
Welsh Government invest over £1.9m to address food poverty... Organisations across Wales will receive over £1.9m to help tackle food poverty, assisting with food insecurities within local communities. This will...
£7.9m data sharing projects to support vulnerable children... Vulnerable children and families across England will receive earlier and better support from local services through a new fund to improve how data is...
NLC x PSE Ep 2. Barriers and Challenges As ethnic minority leaders, there have been many barriers and challenges to overcome to reach the career heights that our guests from the NLC...
Veterans’ mental health services to receive £2.7m boost Armed Forces veterans, including those who served in Afghanistan, will benefit from additional mental health support backed by £2.7m for Op COURAGE...
Scottish Government to launch Covid-19 inquiry The Scottish Government is inviting views on the draft aims and principles of an independent public inquiry into the handling of the Covid-19 pandemic...
Carers help develop Newham Council’s action plan A comprehensive plan, titled ‘Newham Cares Strategy’, to recognise and support the borough’s growing numbers of unpaid carers has been launched by...
WMCA launches new health sciences and care skills training... In an effort to help local people secure thousands of jobs in health sciences and care, the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) and its partners...
North East authorities successfully working together on Co... ‘Next slide please.’ None of us will easily forget Professor Chris Whitty’s words at the regular Downing Street press conferences, as he shares the...
CMO seeks national strategy to improve health of coastal c... England’s Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Professor Chris Whitty, has recommended a cross-government national strategy to improve the health and...
South Kesteven District Council signs up for Mental Health... South Kesteven District Council is to sign up to the national Local Authority Mental Health Challenge as a public commitment to supporting residents’...
CCN calls for assistive technology to become ‘mainstream’ ... A new report launched by the County Councils Network has called for a new framework and funding to make assistive technology ‘mainstream’ in adult...
72% of public service workers volunteered or raised money Almost three-quarters of the UK’s public service heroes have undertaken volunteer work or raised money to help others during the pandemic, a survey...
Surrey becomes first county council to provide free period... To mark Menstrual Hygiene Day 2021, Surrey County Council has launched an initiative with charity Binti International to provide free period products...
Gateshead Council preparing to remove social distancing me... Plans are being put in place by Gateshead Council to prepare for the removal of social distancing measures introduced in centres across the borough...
DCN: Third of councils expect to be forced to close leisur... One in three district councils expect to be forced to close gyms and swimming pools due to the financial impact of the Covid-19 pandemic a new survey...
Local authority children’s services recruitment programme ... A new programme, backed by the Department for Education (DfE), is aiming to improve the recruitment of and training of Directors of Children’s...
London borough introduces policy to support staff who have... Men and women Barking and Dagenham Council employees who suffer the loss of an unborn baby will now be entitled to time off work under plans unveiled...
Failure to act on social care in Queen’s Speech will be ‘b... Failure to act on securing the future of adult social care as the UK emerges from the Covid-19 pandemic will be a ‘bitter blow’ to the millions of...
Councils join forces to secure positive futures for childr... Two councils in the West Midlands have agreed to work together to find resilient fostering families for some of the most vulnerable children in care...
Falkirk Council first Scottish authority to safeguard digi... Falkirk Council has become the first local authority in Scotland to go live with an end-to-end digital telecare service. Working alongside Falkirk...
Birmingham City Council prosecution leads to £7.5m superma... A major supermarket has been fined £7.5m after Birmingham City Council brought a prosecution forward under the Food Safety and Hygiene (England)...
Cumbria County Council launches new fostering campaign Cumbria County Council’s Fostering Service has launched a new campaign to find foster carers who can welcome a vulnerable parent and their baby into...
Ethnic minorities twice as likely to face local services d... Ethnic minority communities have been disproportionately impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic and are twice as likely to face discrimination in local...
Birmingham City Council in lateral flow testing survey Birmingham City Council has partnered with the University of Birmingham to launch a research project to improve people’s experiences of lateral flow...
Expansion of council scheme rating businesses’ Covid-19 sa... A council led accreditation scheme assessing Covid-19 safety measures has relaunched to promote public confidence in London’s pubs, restaurants, gyms...
Sandwell Council urges customers to avoid unsafe shops and... Sandwell Council is urging shoppers and pub goers to 'vote with their feet' and avoid businesses not following Covid-19 guidance in the borough as...
Brent Council install hand sanitiser stations across high ... A total of 33 hand sanitiser stations have been installed across high streets in the London Borough of Brent to keep residents safe and minimise the...
Government confirms national events pilot to take place in... The Government has announced details of pilot events to be held in Liverpool, as the city follows in the footsteps of Amsterdam and Barcelona by...
Highland Council appoint dedicated Covid-19 compliance off... Highland Council has appointed four dedicated Covid-19 compliance officers to work throughout the area to engage with businesses and to assist...
Changes to support high streets and delivery of schools an... New rules allowing commercial premises to be converted into homes have come into force as part of a package of government measures to revitalise...
Leicestershire Council extends lateral flow testing to all... Leicestershire County Council has opened its Covid-19 lateral flow test centres across the county to all residents as lockdown restrictions start to...
Devon Council asks visitors not to travel too soon as rest... Devon County Council is joining with other local authorities across the South West to warn visitors against travelling to the region too soon before...
GMCA partnership for better homes, neighbourhoods and heal... Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) leaders for housing, health, social care and local government have agreed to prioritise good health in...
Post-immunisation Panodyne Covid-19 Neutralising Antibody ... With the vaccine rollout well under way across the nation, Multibrands is proud to introduce the Panodyne Covid-19 Neutralising Antibody Test Kit for...
Plymouth City Council to set up own care company Plymouth City Council is to set up its own care company so that it can step in and ensure the city’s most vulnerable continue to be looked after if...
Rushcliffe Council to discontinue use of loud fireworks at... Rushcliffe Borough Council in Nottinghamshire is to discontinue the use of loud fireworks at its events in order to protect pets and residents with...
London’s council leaders thank key workers One year on from the first national lockdown, London’s local government leaders have written an open letter thanking London’s key workers, council...
Leeds Council led tracing service launches to reduce sprea... A major new Leeds City Council initiative has been launched in Leeds to track down the contacts of people testing positive for Covid-19. Leeds Contact...
Lambeth Council take over Test and Trace from NHS Lambeth Council has become the first London borough to bring all Covid-19 contact tracing inhouse in a new pilot scheme that has been launched. The...
Highland Council-NHS Highland joint approach delivers Covi... People in the Scottish Highlands will soon be receiving Covid-19 vaccines in their local communities thanks to a partnership between Highland Council...
Two London councils lead campaign to improve local air qua... A new London-wide campaign has been launched by the City of London Corporation and Camden Council to improve air quality and local health in the...
Cumbria County Council helpline supports residents through... Cumbria County Council’s Emergency Support Helpline has been helping the county’s residents seeking support, guidance and information since it was...
Government health and care reforms still have room to impr... The publication of the government’s Health and Care White Paper this month was both encouraging and disappointing for local authorities. It was...
Transport operators praised for Covid-19 help Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps has hailed the efforts of transport operators and employees across the country who have gone above and beyond to...
90% of English councils enrolled into community Covid test... Nine out of 10 local authorities in England have signed up to the Covid community testing programme to offer regular targeted testing for people...
Rotherham Council self-isolation fund for those excluded b... Rotherham Council has announced that it will offer £250 to people in the area that have to self-isolate due to Coronavirus. The Council has set aside...
Government award £24m to protect vulnerable groups from Co... The Government has announced that £23.75m will be delivered to 60 councils and voluntary groups across the country to help vulnerable groups get...
Gusto launch immune bolstering drink, Super DC Gusto has launched their latest drink, an immune bolstering botanical beverage, packed full of vitamins that are proven to help your immune system...
£148m given to cut drug crime The Government has announced that it is to put £148m into cutting crime related to drug use and sale. The funds are being split across several facets...
£269m given to local authorities for social care The Government has announced that £269m will be given to local authorities for social care purposes as the coronavirus pandemic drags on. £120m of the...
Stockport Council award grants for community groups Stockport Council has made grants of between £200 and £1000 available for community groups that are helping vulnerable groups through the Covid-19...
127,000 children living in temporary accommodation The Local Government has revealed that 127,000 children are currently living in temporary accommodation including in 1,440 households living in bed...
Liverpool mayor calls for government to work with them to ... The Metro Mayor of Liverpool, Steve Rotheram, has written to the Health Secretary asking for the Government to work better with the Liverpool region...
Portsmouth Council use drones to monitor beach footfall du... Portsmouth City Council have revealed that they have employed the use of drones to monitor footfall on the region’s beaches. The drone footage, which...
Local authorities to roll out asymptomatic testing The Government has announced that it will help local authorities to ramp up asymptomatic testing across communities in England. The new scheme will...
Highland Council trigger CPO for affordable housing Highland Council have agreed to trigger a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) on the Struan House Hotel, which has been unused for 15 years. The council...
PM gives lockdown statement to MPs The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has delivered a statement to the house regarding the 3rd national lockdown. The Prime Minister focused on why the...
Oldham Council become first to offer vaccine to homeless Oldham Council have announced that they will be the first council in the country to offer the Covid-19 vaccine to people who have no fixed homed. The...
IFS: Covid has exacerbated inequalities The Institute for Fiscal Studies has released its first report of the year, titled Deaton Review of Inequalities: a New Year’s message. The report...
CCN respond to 3rd lockdown The County Councils Network have released a statement regarding England’s 3rd national lockdown, announced last night (04 Jan) by the Prime Minister...
Leader of England’s largest council calls for Government t... The leader of Birmingham City Council has urged the Government to “act now” in order to avoid the catastrophic case numbers that are currently being...
Limited movement in Tier system before Christmas Matt Hancock has addressed the House of Commons to inform MPs which areas would be moving tiers. London and large swathes of the home counties move...
Rochdale Council express “serious concerns” about lateral ... Rochdale Borough Council has issued advice to care homes to not use lateral flow tests in order to allow people to see family members in care homes...
Norfolk County Council secure £635k homelessness funding Norfolk County Council has announced that they have secured £635k of funding to tackle homelessness in the county. There has been a worry across the...
2.5 million to receive supplementary vitamin D The Government has announced that 2.5 million vulnerable people will receive supplementary vitamin D this winter. All care homes will receive...
Government formally asks regulator to approve supply of Ox... The Government has today (Nov 27) asked the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency to assess whether the supply Oxford vaccine can be...
NEA mark Fuel Poverty Awareness Day With almost 10,000 people on average dying in the UK because of conditions caused or worsened by living in a cold time, and with the Coronavirus...
Cheshire East host “Taboo” mental health conference Cheshire East Council hosted their first children’s mental health conference titled “Taboo”. The conference was co-hosted by Cheshire East’s Youth...
Health Secretary announces new tier system Speaking to the House of Commons, the Health Secretary, Matt Hancock has set out what tiers areas will fall in after the national lockdown ends on...
Manchester City Council call for extra funding for green s... Manchester City Council are asking Government to provide more funding to green spaces and parks in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic. The Council...
GMB: School workers scared for their lives GMB, one of the UK’s largest trade unions, has released the results of a survey that asked school workers about their experiences in work relating to...
CCN: 600 young people per day referred to family services The County Councils Network has announced a report which shows that up to 600 young people per day are being referred to councils’ children’s services...
London Councils seek funding parity with NHS London Councils, Greater London’s local government association, are calling for funding parity with the NHS for adult social care. According to London...
Greater Manchester Councils supporting Drymester campaign A number of Councils across Greater Manchester are supporting the Drymester campaign, a programme designed to prevent expecting mothers from drinking...
Social care benefits to smart meters When thinking of smart meters, you may think that their usages only apply to saving energy, but a new study shows that this might not be the case. A...
Public Services Committee: Vulnerable children are falling... The House of Lords Public Services Committee says “fundamental weaknesses” must be addressed to make services resilient enough to cope with any future...
Over 19,000 jobs made by Kickstart Scheme The Government has announced that 19,672 jobs have been created through their kickstart scheme. The jobs have been created in a number of sectors...
CCN warns of £1.7bn funding shortfall The County Council Network has today (Nov 12) revealed the results of its survey that tries to gauge the funding standpoint of its 36 councils. Out of...
Covid Recovery Group formed by rebel Tory MPs 50 Tory MPs have formed their own anti-lockdown group titled the Covid Recovery Group, which has been set up to put pressure on Government to be more...
Students will be able to return home for Christmas The Department for Education has today (Nov 11) unveiled plans that would allow students to return home over the Christmas period in order to be able...
Asymptomatic testing to be rolled out nationwide Over half a million rapid turnaround lateral flow tests are being distributed to 50 directors of public health across the country. The rapid...
Ofsted: Lockdown has regressed education The Government’s education inspectors, Ofsted, have revealed in a new report that children’s development has regressed due to lockdown caused by the...
£170m 'Covid Winter Grant Scheme' to support families and ... A new £170 million package titled Covid Winter Grant Scheme was announced yesterday (8 Nov) by Government, building on the vital support given to the...
£200m to protect areas prone to flooding and coastal chang... A Flood and Coastal Resilience Innovation Programme has been announced today (9 Nov) in aid of helping communities improve resilience to flooding and...
£15m extra to house rough sleepers Robert Jenrick has announced that Councils will receive an additional £15m of funding to make sure that every rough sleeper has a place to stay during...
Healthwatch Network Award winners announced The Healthwatch Network, which has a local Healthwatch in 152 local authority areas in England, has announced the winners of their annual awards...
Northumberland Council launch Covid mental health service Northumberland County Council have launched a mental health service that is specifically designed to tackle the mental health issues that have come to...
Green Commute Initiative awarded ISO 27001 accreditation Green Commute Initiative (GCI) has been awarded ISO 27001 accreditation, an international standard which determines that an organisation can...
Revitalise your weight loss programme with ShapeUp4Life The association between excess weight and poor outcomes with COVID-19 has led to even greater pressure on public health organisations to deliver...
Liverpool will begin city-wide testing The Government has announced that Liverpool will become the first city in the UK to use city-wide Coronavirus testing as early as this week. Liverpool...
Government urged to use Lockdown 2.0 to improve test and t... Shadow Health Secretary, Jonathan Ashworth, is calling for the Government to use the 4 week Lockdown to improve the test and trace system that is...
NHS Covid-19 App update removes unnecessary notifications The Government has today announced that updates to the NHS Covid-19 app will make the app more accurate than it was at launch. This is done by...
ICL study suggests almost 100,000 new Covid cases per day Interim results from the sixth report into Covid-19 infections in England published by Imperial College London and Ipsos MORI today (Oct 29) have...
Are homeless services failing young people? The IPPR North has today (Oct 23) released a report which outlines how homelessness services are set up can sometimes mean that young people fall...
One in five local authorities may lack sufficient resource... According to new data carried out by the Society of Local Authority Chief Executives (Solace), almost one in five local authority leaders predicts...
Calls to restore £1.7bn funding ahead of children’s servic... As councils anticipate a significant rise in demand for children’s services, the Local Government Association (LGA) has called for the restoration of...
Liverpool City Region Mayor calls for Tier 3 U-turn Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, Steve Rotheram, has called for the Government to reverse their decision to close gyms as part of the Very High...
Lancashire Councils respond to Tier 3 restrictions Lancashire Councils have responded to the Government’s decision to place Lancashire into the Very High tier of local lockdown restriction. Bars and...
State of Care report highlights fragmented care system The health and social care regulator, the Care Quality Commission has released its annual State of Care report with a particular focus on Pre vs. Post...
Local authorities urged to break down barriers to adoption Education Secretary, Gavin Williamson, is using National Adoption Week to urge local authorities to break down barriers that are met by prospective...
Not enough being done to reach “hard to reach” people A report being published by Centre for Public Impact UK and charity Changing Lives today (Oct 13), has shown that hard to reach feel that not enough...
Councils and Police to share £60m Covid Enforcement Fund The Government has today (Oct 08) announced that Councils and the police will share £60m worth of funding designed to help with the enforcement of...
Stoptober 2020 is here, and there has never been a better ... Words provided by Solutions 4 Health, editorially reviewed by Public Sector Executive Smokers may have a greater risk of complications of Covid-19, so...
Green social prescribing schemes open for applications A ground-breaking scheme of £4.27m has launched to help the mental wellbeing of communities hardest hit by Covid-19. The project will look at how to...
£27m funding announced for mental health services The Department of Health and Social Care have announced today (Sept 29) that £27m will be awarded to mental health charity Think Ahead. The funding...
Prime Minister announces new Covid-19 restrictions Boris Johnson has today (Sept 22) announced in the Commons that new lockdown restrictions will come into place on Thursday. The new restrictions...
Liverpool City Region and Cheshire Leaders call for more C... Leaders across Liverpool are calling for more Government support for their Covid-19 response. Liverpool, as well as surrounding regions, have been...
Care providers to receive more than £500m to protect staff... Social care providers are set to receive an additional £546m funding to bolster infection control measures and help protect residents and staff from...
RCPysch: More government support is needed for addiction s... The Royal College of Psychiatrists is calling for extra Government support to fund addiction services post-Covid. The RCPsych claims that current...
North East Councils call for tighter Covid restrictions Councils across the North East are requesting tighter lockdown restrictions in the area from the Government. The region has seen a spike in cases of...
£180m made available to local authorities for renters The Government has today (Sept 11) announced that it is making £180m available for local authorities in order to support vulnerable renters who have...
£8m mental health funding for pupils and staff The Government has announced today (Aug 26) that it will be investing £8m into mental health services for pupils and staff across all schools and...
Dorset LEP allocates £2.28m to improve local NHS services Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is investing £2.28m of the Government’s Local Growth Deal funding into the creation of a new Histopathology...
Government creates new National Institute for Health Prote... The government has today (September 18) announced plans to scrap Public Health England in favour of a new organisation called The National Institute...
Home Office provides £200,000 funding boost to GM charitie... Eighteen charities across Greater Manchester aimed at preventing vulnerable young people getting involved in serious violence have been supported with...
Government Awards NASP £5m Funding Boost The National Academy of Social Prescribing has been awarded £5m funding by the Government. The funding is hoped to help tackle some of the social side...
Ep. 26 Caring for this generation of young people - Martin... On this week’s episode of Public Sector Voices we are joined by Martina Kane, Policy and Engagement Manager, at The Heath Foundation. She is calling...
Local authorities to benefit from dedicated contact tracin... Local authorities are set to benefit from more localised contact tracing as NHS Test and Trace and Public Health England extended their partnership...
LGA praises councils, backs call for further support for s... In response to a recent report calling for more support for carers and further investment and reform of adult social care, the Local Government...
LGA calls for urgent investment into mental health for cou... The Local Government Association (LGA) has published a joint report today with the Centre for Mental Health, calling for urgent investment into mental...
Why Councils need to declare a Poverty Emergency - Cllr Ma... On this week’s episode of Public Sector Voices we are joined by Cllr Mandy Clare from Cheshire West and Chester Council. As the Leader’s champion of...
Extra £22.7m in funding for adult social care providers Welsh Health and Social Services Minster Vaughan Gething has announced £22.7m in additional funding today (Aug 3) for adult social care providers. The...
Local Government Association: Social care needs a reset The Local Government Association (LGA) has called for a social care reset today (July 27) after reflection on the Prime Minister’s pledge to “fix...
Prime Minister launches £2bn cycling and walking revolutio... Prime Minister Boris Johnson is launching a £2bn cycling and walking ‘revolution’ today (July 28) including thousands of miles of new bike lanes...
UK Research and Innovation awards £3m to projects tackling... UK Research and Innovation has today (July 22) awarded £3m to six research networks looks to tackle air pollution. The new multidisciplinary networks...
Chancellor announces pay rise for public sector workers Nearly 900,000 public sector workers, including teachers, doctors and police officers are set for above inflation pay rises this year, announced by...
LGA and UKSSD guide councils on Sustainable Development Go... The Local Government Association (LGA) and the UK Stakeholders for Sustainable Development (UKSSD) have launched a guide to help local councils engage...
Choose your winner for Council of the Month Over the past few weeks, we have received over 140 nominations for Council of the Month, each with inspiring and heart-warming detail of Councils and...
Kent County Council to provide 2,000 videophones to vulner... Kent County Council is rolling out around 2,000 videophone systems to help elderly or vulnerable residents to access digital support and solutions. It...
National Trust urges PM to invest £5.5bn in green infrastr... The National Trust, together with other key figures, has called on the Prime Minister (July 5) to invest £5.5bn on urban green infrastructure as part...
Extra £105m on interim housing for rough sleepers New funding from the Treasury announced by Ministers today (June 23) will provide interim housing for 15,000 rough sleepers during the pandemic. An...
Health Foundation reveals shift in attitude on role of the... New research published by the Health Foundation yesterday (June 16) shows that public opinion of the role of the state has shifted since the Covid-19...
Public Health England report reveals Covid-19 disparity Public Health England (PHE) published a report yesterday (June 2) confirming that the risk and outcomes of the Coronavirus pandemic is not felt...
New net zero neighbourhood launched Work is set to commence on the West Midlands' latest Net Zero Neighbourhood in Walsall, with up to 160 homes on the Dudley Fields estate receiving...
Bill to decarbonising homes and buildings The Scottish Government has announced plans to introduce a revised Heat in Buildings Bill later in 2025, setting a new target for decarbonising...
London Councils respond to parliamentary report on childr... London Councils has highlighted the “undeniable need for urgent action.” In response to a new parliamentary report on homeless children in temporary...
Northern Ireland's Homelessness Crisis: Soaring Costs and ... The rising demand for temporary accommodation is causing potentially unsustainable financial pressure for homelessness services in Northern Ireland...
Government investment in community-led housing Thousands of new high-quality homes, including social and affordable housing, will be designed and built by local people for local people, thanks to a...
Ep 67. Navigating possession and eviction In the latest episode of the Public Sector Executive podcast, Nadeem Khan, a team leader at the housing charity Shelter joined host Dan Benn to...
Billions of government housing investment The Chancellor and Deputy Prime Minister have announced a £2 billion investment to build up to 18,000 new social and affordable homes, as part of the...
RSH publishes latest fire safety remediation report for En... The Regulator of Social Housing published the findings from its latest quarterly survey on the fire safety of 11 metre plus buildings in the social...
Collaboration unlocking new homes and infrastructure A partnership between the Environment Agency and Oxford City Council has secured the necessary infrastructure to develop around 18,000 new homes in...
Awaab’s Law to protect Scottish social housing tenants Social housing residents in Scotland will soon receive greater protection against disrepair issues such as damp and mould with the introduction of...
'Biggest building boom' in a generation through planning r... Homes and key infrastructure that hundreds of thousands of hard-working people and families need will be built quicker thanks to transformative...
Councils Face £76 Million Shortfall in Temporary Accommoda... Councils are facing an additional £76 million shortfall in their temporary accommodation budgets following changes to the allocation of the...
Government unveils largest post-war housebuilding programm... Hundreds of thousands of working people and families across Britain are set to benefit from the largest housebuilding programme since the post-war era...
Major government affordable housing boost In a significant move to address the UK's housing crisis, the government has announced a £350 million investment aimed at increasing the availability...
Scotland engaging over council tax reform The Scottish Government, in collaboration with COSLA, has announced a comprehensive public consultation aimed at reforming the Council Tax system to...
Mayor Sadiq Khan and London Councils Launch Warmer Homes L... The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, along with London Councils, has introduced a groundbreaking programme aimed at making the capital’s homes warmer...
Additional funding for affordable housing The Welsh Government has announced an injection of an extra £10 million to accelerate the development of new affordable housing schemes across Wales...
Reform Right to Buy to "lay foundations" of better future ... Reforming the Right to Buy could help “lay the foundations” of a better future for social housing in the capital, according to London Councils. In...
Planning reforms to drive growth In an ambitious move to address the housing crisis and fuel economic growth, the government has unveiled bold new reforms to unlock untapped land near...
Shocking Numbers: Over 336,000 Households Waiting for Soci... The increasing number of households on waiting lists for social housing in London highlights the "spiralling pressures" faced by boroughs. Recent...
LGA calls for further reforms of Right to Buy to ensure su... The Government must go further with its reforms of Right to Buy (RTB) to give local authorities more flexibility and control over how the scheme...
Historic Investment to Combat Homelessness The government is making its largest-ever investment in homelessness prevention services to tackle, reduce, and prevent homelessness and rough...
New Planning System to Deliver 1.5 Million Homes: Governme... An overhaul of the planning system to accelerate housebuilding and deliver 1.5 million homes over this Parliament has been announced. Under the plans...
At least 354,000 people homeless in England today New research from Shelter shows at least 354,000 people in England, including 161,500 children, will spend Christmas without a home - a shocking...
High Housing Costs Push Over 1 Million Children into Pover... More than one in four children (27 per cent – 1.1 million in total) in poverty would not have been living below the poverty line in recent years (2022...
Almost £90m for thousands of new homes The Mayor of West Yorkshire has confirmed a new programme will support the delivery of thousands of new homes across the county. Having spoken to a...
Groundbreaking homelessness pilots evaluated nationally A national evaluation into the groundbreaking Housing First approach to tackling homelessness has been welcomed by the Mayor of the Liverpool City...
Skills getting Britain building The government has announced that housebuilding and skills are to be developed side by side thanks to new skills hubs. With £150 million of industry...
More affordable housing can boost economy New analysis has identified that significant economic growth can be achieved by making housing more affordable in London. The research – commissioned...
Leadership changes at Homes England The government’s housing and regeneration agency, Homes England, has announced that both its chair and CEO are set to step down. Current chair Peter...
Funding for nutrient neutrality stalled homes Seven councils are set to benefit from a share of nearly £50m to deliver tens of thousands of new homes, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and...
Dangerous cladding requires government target A new report from the National Audit Office has outlined how the government must publish a target date for the remediation of dangerous cladding...
Merging housing and health to improve outcomes Residents across Liverpool are set to benefit from a unique project that will see housing data becoming incorporated into health records. Coming as...
2024 Building Back Britain Online Conference Back when Boris Johnson was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, the government committed to a mission of ‘levelling up’ the country. With the aim of...
Homes England funding unlocking major investment Investment from Homes England is being used to unlock almost two thousand new homes and significant private investment through a project for a new...
A budget to boost the economy, public services, and infras... In her first Budget as Chancellor, Rachel Reeves has outlined measures that will fix the foundations of the economy, and set out how she plans to...
Budget to ‘turbocharge’ housing delivery The government has confirmed that hundreds of millions of pounds worth of investment will be used to deliver thousands of new affordable homes. Coming...
Council tax committed to temporary accommodation According to analysis from the District Councils’ Network, some councils around the country are having to commit the equivalent of half of their...
Housing: Only 5% of private London rentals affordable New research commissioned by London Councils has revealed that only 5% of private rental listings in the capital are affordable to low-income...
Government driving housebuilding plans The government has announced that it is committing additional investment to the building of thousands of new homes, as part of wider plans to ‘get the...
Authority deepening ties with Homes England Communities across the North East of England are being boosted by a new Strategic Place Partnership that has been agreed between North East Combined...
Youth homelessness in capital outlined in study According to London Councils, the picture painted of youth homelessness in new research is ‘grim’. Published on World Homelessness Day yesterday by...
Councils call for planning flexibility As the government remains committed to supporting local authorities as they build more homes, the Local Government Association has outlined how all...
The key to ending homelessness The Welsh Government has discussed how it can improve the nation’s current housing situation and end homelessness. With a high number of people...
Tackling the financial strain of temporary accommodation In order to try and tackle the very root causes of the housing crisis, Greater Manchester Combined Authority has announced the launch of a new Housing...
Housing reforms risk increased pressure on services A survey from the County Councils Network has found that the majority of county and unitary councils are not in favour of nationally-set housing...
Supported housing investment could unlock vital savings Providing supported housing for older people and those with learning disabilities or mental health needs has the potential to unlock significant...
Mark Bourgeois Named Permanent CEO of Government Property ... The Government Property Agency has confirmed the appointment of Mark Bourgeois as its new Chief Executive Officer. He was confirmed in the permanent...
No fault evictions banned by government The government has confirmed that legislation has been introduced to parliament that will see an end to no fault evictions. By banning Section 21...
Housing crisis threatens London borough budgets London Councils has warned that council finances in the capital are at risk of being broken by the ‘havoc’ being wreaked by housing pressures...
Pioneering housing pilot to become guiding philosophy A new guiding philosophy to end the housing crisis will be developed from a pioneering homelessness pilot. According to the Greater Manchester...
Ground-breaking housing initiative unveiled by mayor The Mayor of Liverpool City Region has unveiled a new initiative that will ‘revolutionise’ the housing sector as it delivers a number of public sector...
Audit Wales: Welsh Government to miss 20,000 social homes ... According to a new report from Audit Wales, the target of delivering 20,000 new social homes by 2026 will not be met unless significant additional...
Grenfell Inquiry final report published The final report into the tragic Grenfell Tower fire has been published this morning, seven years on from the blaze that broke out in a West London...
Homelessness report to be considered A report has been published on homelessness in Manchester, with the findings set to be considered by the city council tomorrow. The report has...
Government to unblock thousands of new homes The government has announced that it will work to unblock thousands of new homes, as it looks to achieve its goal of ending the housing crisis and...
Revised plans for major infrastructure project Norfolk County Council has confirmed that its Cabinet is set to meet to consider new recommendations relating to a major infrastructure project...
Combined authority backing brownfield homes East Midlands Combined County Authority has announced that it has allocated funding to support the construction of new homes across the region, using...
Sector demands action on homelessness Homelessness data released by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has revealed that there is now a record number of households...
2024 Public Sector Homes and Homelessness Online Conferenc... There is an urgent need for more homes to be built around the country. With a homelessness crisis that has left the equivalent of around one child in...
New homelessness approach needed London Councils has called for a new approach to homelessness, following a report from the National Audit Office. The report delved into the...
Plan for city region to be the best Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has confirmed that the Mayor has released his plans for how the city region can become ‘the best place to...
Call for Right to Buy reform The District Councils’ Network has called for tomorrow’s King’s Speech to prioritise the reform of Right to Buy. This news comes as the Ministry for...
Considering housing visions Liverpool City Council has launched a new consultation on its plans for housing. This comes as the council has set out its vision up until 2030, with...
Housebuilding, planning, and growth In her first speech since being appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves has outlined how growth will be achieved around the country...
Youth homelessness grants launch New grants have been launched to support grassroots organisations as they help young people that are at risk of homelessness. Children’s charity Coram...
Housing for rural prosperity Dorset Council has announced that, over the course of the last financial year, more than 500 affordable homes have been built for communities. Coming...
Collaborating for economic growth Welsh Cabinet Secretary for the Economy, Energy and Welsh Language, Jeremy Miles, has called for increased collaboration between the private and...
Homeless spending triples According to new analysis from the Local Government Association, the percentage of total housing budget that councils are spending on homelessness and...
Action urged over migrant homelessness Leaders of three political parties have been urged to address the ongoing migrant homelessness challenge, by way of a letter from more than 100...
Housing transformation in Wales The Welsh Government has revealed that a four-way partnership has helped transform a former care home in the heart of Merthyr Tydfil into temporary...
Conservative manifesto announced With General Election campaigns picking up pace, this week sees parties unveiling their manifestos in a bid to convince the nation why they should...
Housing hope for the future The Welsh Government has celebrated a housing project that is providing vital support in the mission to ending homelessness. As Wales’ largest...
Addressing the Housing Emergency Faced by the LGBTQ+ Commu... It is no surprise that LGBTQ+ people are disproportionately affected by the housing emergency. Shelter’s report, ‘Denied the right to a safe home’...
Levelling Up details confirmed The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has confirmed the further details of the areas that are to benefit from Levelling Up...
Committee report finds government progress ‘unconvincing’ The Public Accounts Committee has published a report into the government’s progress on decarbonising home heating methods. As one of the biggest...
Commencing health innovation Newcastle City Council has announced that work has begun on the new Health Innovation Neighbourhood, that will promote longer, healthier lives around...
London housing concerns shared London Councils has confirmed that it has written to the government outlining concerns over plans to regulate short-term and holiday-let homes. This...
Major investment opportunities The Mayor of West Yorkshire has been outlining the opportunities on offer for the region, as the second day of the UKREiiF conference begins. Offering...
Step forward in regeneration ‘masterplan' Birmingham City Council unveiled an ambitious masterplan proposal for the regeneration of Druids Heath to the community yesterday at a launch event at...
Homes England beating targets Homes England has announced that its provisional figures for the year show that it has exceeded its annual targets, despite poor market conditions. As...
Housing improvements for Greater Manchester Residents across Greater Manchester are set to benefit from improved housing standards, as the Combined Authority embarks on its new plans. Thanks to...
Mayor’s vision for second term The Mayor of West Yorkshire has established her vision for the future of the region across her second term in office. Focusing on ‘delivery, delivery...
Housing with care and support Cornwall Council has announced that it has approved a new approach to increasing the number of homes that offer care and support for members of its...
Regeneration plans move forward Buckinghamshire Council has announced that plans are progressing to continue the regeneration of the town of Aylesbury. Thanks to the cabinet agreeing...
Government investment vital to tackling housing shortage The Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Select Committee has published a report into how government can help to tackle the chronic housing shortage...
Right to buy suspension part of wider council house plans Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has set out his plans to deliver 10,000 new council homes by 2028. This will be done through a range of...
Forum on levelling up communities The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced that Wales will be hosting the next Islands Forum, as it focuses on how islands...
Immediate action needed over vulnerable families The District Councils Network has called on the government to take immediate action to support councils as they help vulnerable families. This call...
More affordable housing powers Local councils are to be given more power to build much-needed affordable housing, thanks to the ability to purchase cheaper land. Coming as part of...
Stronger planning powers for councils The Department for Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities has announced that it is giving local councils new planning powers. Through the new...
Glasgow’s homes strategy Glasgow City Council has announced that its Empty Homes Strategy has supported more than 1700 homes being brought back into productive use. Since the...
Sadiq Khan launches Mayoral manifesto Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has launched the manifesto that will underpin his bid for another term in office. A number of pledges come as part of the...
Homes England can ‘catalyse’ regeneration The government has welcomed the publication of the Public Bodies Review into Homes England, which looks into whether the organisation is focused on...
Backing for Edinburgh’s growth plans The City of Edinburgh Council has confirmed that the Scottish Government has supported its plans for the development of the city. Following a 15-month...
Bristol regeneration partnership established West of England Combined Authority has announced that regeneration in Bristol is being driven forward thanks to the incorporation of a new partnership...
East Sussex levelling up boost The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced that East Sussex is to benefit from levelling up funding to support major...
London’s social housing budget ‘black hole’ London Councils has announced that boroughs are warning that government-set social rent levels could leave a ‘black hole’ in their social housing...
Energy efficiency funding for social housing The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has announced that 42 councils and housing associations will receive a share of more than £75m from...
West Midlands partnership boosting housebuilding West Midlands Combined Authority has announced a new partnership with Homes England, which will boost housebuilding in the region. Having signed a...
Councils highlight refugee homelessness crisis According to new research from London Councils, hundreds of refugees have been left sleeping rough after leaving Home Office accommodation. Thanks to...
London boroughs express concern around Right to Buy London Councils has outlined its concern that the government has chosen to inhibit councils from retaining all the money that is raised from the sale...
More independent living promoted through housing West Yorkshire Combined Authority has announced that a new dementia-ready criteria has been agreed upon, to enable people to live in their own homes...
National policy increasing pressure on Manchester rough sl... According to official figures released, life-changing interventions have supported the ending of entrenched rough sleeping in Greater Manchester...
Council stability sought in Budget With the Spring Budget set to be announced tomorrow (6th March), London Councils is urging the government to increase its support for local...
Current homeless housing spend could bankrupt councils Without government intervention, the rising costs of homeless accommodation could bankrupt boroughs in England’s capital, London Councils has warned...
Public Accounts Committee report on Homes for Ukraine The Public Accounts Committee has released a new report outlining concerns that the risk of homelessness among Ukrainians is likely to increase as...
West Yorkshire delivering on affordable housing According to new data from West Yorkshire Combined Authority, more affordable homes have been constructed in the county over the course of the last...
New content on relationship breakdown and domestic abuse o... Relationship breakdown is very difficult - and it is especially difficult if you face housing problems when your relationship ends. To help people...
Council leaders meet with government to tackle housing iss... In a round table discussion this week, local council leaders came together with the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities to discuss...
LGA proposes Right to Buy reforms The Local Government Association has suggested new reforms to the Right to Buy scheme, to ensure that councils are able to stem the yearly loss of...
Planning shakeup to boost housebuilding The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced that it is shaking up planning rules to ensure that more homes are built on...
Building Back Better: Government pours billions into affor... The UK Government has announced that funding will be committed with the aim of delivering tens of thousands of new homes across the country. This will...
New rough sleeping services in London The Mayor of London has announced that services to support rough sleepers are being expanded. This news comes as new research has shown that more than...
Leading regeneration delivering in West Midlands West Midlands Combined Authority has announced that its nationally leading regeneration programme is delivering benefits in employment, housing and...
Government to overhaul social housing The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced that it has launched a new consultation to begin overhauling the way that...
West Midlands regeneration project brings affordable housi... West Midlands Combined Authority has announced that a project to regenerate Coventry City Centre is progressing thanks to new funding to unlock a...
Affordable homes included in eco-friendly development The government is committing funding to ensure that further affordable housing can be delivered in Cornwall, meeting demand. Investment from Homes...
From Streets to Stability – The fight against rough sleepi... Millions of pounds of government funding is being committed to supporting rough sleepers off the streets, with this coming as temperatures around the...
Ambitious housing target on track West Midlands Combined Authority has confirmed that the region is set to achieve its ambitions of delivering 215,000 new homes by 2031. The authority...
Andy Burnham launches groundbreaking charter Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has unveiled a new charter that aims to bring landlords and renters together to improve the level of homes in...
Real-world wages determining affordable housing West Midlands Combined Authority is using its real-world affordable housing to bring new developments to the area, transforming brownfield land. Work...
West Midlands project for waste heat West Midlands Combined Authority offered support for a new programme that is seeking to heat homes in the local area with waste, whilst also...
Sustainable growth in Cambridgeshire Yesterday, the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities unveiled new plans for the delivery of the government’s ‘Cambridge 2040’...
Housing and homelessness planning Dorset Council has announced that a new Housing Strategy has been approved by its members, further complimenting other housing and homelessness work...
Innovative approach to new homes Investment has been approved to deliver an ambitious plan for housing and other infrastructure projects in Eastleigh. Coming as part of the project to...
Council ‘robust’ over social housing notice After self-referring earlier in the year, Woking Borough Council has been issued with a regulatory notice by the Regulator for Social Housing...
Delivering on housing According to the latest data, low-carbon homes in the West Midlands are up to three times cheaper to heat than the average. With this data, there is a...
Low carbon heat network for Leeds Leeds City Council has announced that a new low-carbon heat network will benefit hundreds more households across the city. As part of the Leeds PIPES...
Rough sleeping charter for London A new charter has been launched to end rough sleeping in London, with London Councils hailing its launch. The London Charter to End Rough Sleeping has...
How to save billions in public money A new report has outlined how billions of pounds can be saved by effectively joining up public services. The report, titled Wall to Wall Support and...
Urgent government action needed for Christmas The Local Government Association have warned that thousands of refugees are at risk of homelessness and rough sleeping due to the government’s focus...
Report warns of threat to rural communities A new report from CPRE has outlined how a lack of genuinely affordable housing threatens the survival of rural communities across England. The report...
Liverpool City Council Leader writes to Michael Gove on ho... Councillor Liam Robinson, Leader of Liverpool City Council, has written to the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities to request...
Report finds rise in long-term empty homes A new report has outlined that there has been an increase in the number of long-term empty homes in England. The report was commissioned by the Local...
London boroughs call for homelessness prevention support According to new research commissioned from London Councils, the government’s freeze on Local Housing Allowance is likely to lead to almost 60,000...
Scotland considering plans for council tax premium The Scottish Government has announced that it is considering plans to allow local authorities to introduce a council tax premium on second homes. As...
Homelessness pressures continue to mount Boroughs in London have warned that the homelessness crisis in the city is “spiralling out of control” with data identifying that there is a record...
Homeless in Manchester supported through colder months Manchester City Council has announced that it is working alongside key partners to ensure that people sleeping rough in the city are supported as the...
LGA calls for joined up approach to asylum system after ho... The Home Office has announced that it is working to stop housing asylum seekers in hotels, with the first 50 being cleared by January. This...
National Audit Office report into Homes for Ukraine The National Audit Office has released a new report into the government’s Homes for Ukraine scheme, supporting Ukrainians fleeing the war that began...
Rise in social housing complaints in Ombudsman report An increase in the number of severe maladministration findings has been identified through the Housing Ombudsman’s Annual Complaints Review. This news...
World Homelessness Day marked by big step in Wales Marking World Homelessness Day today, the Welsh Climate Change Minister is to introduce a new White Paper that lays out how Wales can end homelessness...
Brownfield land transformation and home building through f... Councils are being allocated government funding to help with the unlocking of brownfield sites, to support the delivery of more than 6,000 new homes...
Shropshire Council wins energy efficiency award Shropshire Council has won a prestigious energy efficiency award, as it fought off competition from other local authorities. The award win saw the...
Ambitious housing strategy proposed in North Yorkshire North Yorkshire Council has opened up proposals for an ambitious new housing strategy for public consultation. The new strategy will provide a new...
York working to support rough sleepers City of York Council has secured funding to support the city’s rough sleepers off the streets. A funding allocation from the government’s Rough...
LGA responds to latest homelessness and rough sleeping rep... The Local Government Association has responded to the latest report from the Kerslake Commission on Homelessness and Rough Sleeping. With the latest...
Derby City Council to Build New Affordable and Sustainable... Derby City Council is planning to build new affordable and sustainable homes on disused land in the city centre. The proposed homes will be built to...
How Brighton & Hove Council is addressing the housing cris... The housing crisis is a major challenge facing our country, and Brighton & Hove is no exception. The city has a high demand for housing with over 7000...
DCN responds to government housebuilding announcement The District Councils’ Network (DCN) has stated that it ‘strongly welcomes’ the announcement from government that it will alter legislation around...
London Councils’ urges the government to take action on th... A new study released by homelessness charity, Crisis and led by Heriot-Watt University has highlighted the cost pressures currently facing local...
Funding scheme making homes more efficient North Yorkshire Council has announced that energy efficiency measures are to become a focus, thanks to new government funding. Through the awarding of...
Next phase of plan for jobs, homes, and growth in Greater ... Greater Manchester Combined Authority has announced that its Places for Everyone programme is moving onto the next phase. This development comes after...
Welsh government celebrates first anniversary of accommoda... The Welsh Government is celebrating one year since the launch of a programme to ensure that everybody has a place to call their home. Marking the...
Council support benefitting through cost of living crisis Oxfordshire County Council has been providing high levels of support for various residents throughout the cost of living crisis, with children among...
LGA research warns of housing qualification costs New research from the Local Government Association has announced that councils could face an additional cost so that they can deal with the government...
Council improving homes through energy efficiency Crawley Borough Council has announced that its housing stock will be improved through energy efficiency measures. Through the Towns Fund, delivered by...
Homelessness crisis unfolding in London according to Counc... New research from cross-party group London Councils has found that around one in 50 Londoners are now homeless and living in temporary accommodation...
One million new homes in cities Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, and the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, have announced that the government is to build one new...
Royal Assent granted to landmark Social Housing Act The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced that the Social Housing Act 2023 has received Royal Assent, becoming law in the...
Government urging local authorities to step up efforts to ... The UK government has urged local authorities and landlords to step up efforts to provide permanent homes for the remaining Afghans who are currently...
Liverpool Council transforming delivery of key services Liverpool City Council is looking to transform the way it delivers key services to residents, with a new Neighbourhood Model that will see the city...
Forest of Dean Council committing to homelessness preventi... Forest of Dean Council has announced that it is continuing its mission to prevent homelessness, through the delivery of further support for refugee...
Final funding to be approved for landmark housing efficien... Manchester City Council has announced that it is set to approve the final funding for a landmark £60m energy efficiency and decent homes programme...
More than 100 new affordable homes for Hounslow Hounslow Council has announced that a new development has been completed, providing more than a hundred new council rented homes. A three-year project...
Council housebuilding requires ‘generational step-change’ ... The former Chairman of the Local Government Association has said that every area in England should be given a new local housing deal by 2025, leading...
Homelessness fears as LGA warns that resettlement and asyl... The Local Government Association’s (LGA) annual conference starts today amid a warning to the government from the association over current refugee and...
Record year for affordable housing The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced that 2022 was a record year in the construction of affordable housing. Recently...
Government urged to rethink infrastructure levy The introduction of a new infrastructure levy through the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill has been opposed by local government leaders, with...
Council support for veterans ahead of Armed Forces Day South Gloucestershire Council has announced that it is supporting veterans through the agreement of a new action plan, ahead of Armed Forces Day on...
Grant funding for social home improvements Nottingham City Council has announced that grant funding is being committed to the improvement of social homes around the area, with a focus on...
Norfolk Local Plan submitted for examination North Norfolk District Council has announced that it has formally submitted its Local Plan to the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and...
West Yorkshire’s five-mission plan West Yorkshire Combined Authority has announced that its council leaders, along with Mayor Tracy Brabin, have launched new regional missions, that...
Tens of thousands of homes unlocked through TfL extension Through the boosting of connectivity, London could see tens of thousands of new homes unlocked as well as supporting a significant number of jobs...
Calls for continued Homes England support Medway Council has made a call for the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and Homes England to continue their support for the...
Local authority funding for homelessness prevention The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced a new funding allocation that will see local authorities and devolved...
Rural communities supported through government drive The UK government has announced that wider access to wireless networks in remote communities is part of the government’s drive to grow the rural...
Active Travel England assisting on all large planning appl... Active Travel England has announced that it will be consulted on all large planning applications as a statutory consultee. This will see them helping...
Investment prospectus for projects across West Midlands West Midlands Combined Authority has announced a prospectus of investment opportunities across the region, with housing, commercial, regeneration, and...
Infrastructure for a ‘more prosperous, inclusive, and sust... In order to deliver a future of growth for the nation’s capital, London Councils has announced the unveiling of key infrastructure projects, with all...
Geospatial Commission publishes new report on land use According to a new report from the Geospatial Commission, a new Land Use Analysis Taskforce should be set up, in order to support decision making...
LGA research leads call for targeted fuel poverty action A new approach is being called for by local authorities, as the government’s flagship scheme to improve energy efficiency is making progress slow and...
Landmark housing reforms introduced by government The government is, today, introducing the Renters’ (Reform) Bill to Parliament, with eleven million tenants set to benefit from safer, fairer and...
Taskforce launched to transform older people’s housing Yesterday saw work begin on efforts to boost the number of housing options that are suitable for older people, with the first meeting of a government...
Homes England launches new five-year plan Homes England launches new five-year plan Homes England has, today, launched its new five-year strategic plan, outlining how it will support...
London Councils outlines need for emergency action London Councils has announced that there is new homelessness data, showing that there is a need for ‘emergency action’ regarding the worsening...
National Audit Office releases report on supported housing The National Audit Office has released a new report into supported housing, with data showing that some landlords are facing less scrutiny and are...
London’s council housebuilding target beaten already London Councils has announced that there has been an increase in the delivery of council housing in the city, with figures showing that the 2024...
Thriving communities in Wales being supported The Welsh Government is celebrating the impact of the Co-operation Agreement as it supports thriving communities. Signed in December 2021 and lasting...
Social housing tenants set for boost as government launche... The rights of social housing residents are set for a boost as the Government moves to rebalance the power between tenants and landlords with a new...
Rural communities in North Devon being supported through f... North Devon Council has confirmed that it has been successful in bidding for funding from central government, as part of a mission to support local...
Expansion of energy bill support to cover alternative fuel... The UK Government has confirmed that it has extended the energy bill support scheme, to cover those who are using alternative fuels to keep their...
Funding secured for home improvements in Hertfordshire Three Rivers District Council has announced that it has secured government funding to support the improvement of homes in the area. The Department of...
Manchester’s devolution deal marks ‘seismic shift’ in powe... The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced that a new devolution deal for Manchester, has been signed between the...
Government funding energy efficiency in buildings around t... The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has announced that it has awarded significant funding to support the upgrading of social homes and...
Restore Records Management works with HM Land Registry to ... Restore Records Management has been working with HM Land Registry to digitise historic files that include a property lease, helping to drive improved...
Government launches team of experts for energy efficiency ... The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has announced the members of a Taskforce of experts that will be dedicated to improving energy...
London boroughs warn of homelessness crisis worsening London Councils has announced that new analysis shows one child in every classroom, on average, is homeless, whilst calling for the government to use...
Scotland committing to supporting improvements in rural co... The Scottish Government has announced that it is making larger sums of money available for crofters across Scotland, as part of plans to improve homes...
LGA issues warning on new homes being “left in limbo” The Local Government Association has warned that action is needed to address pollution concerns, with thousands of new homes waiting to be built and...
Scottish government further supporting tenants through ren... The Scottish Government has announced that it has put rent caps in place, to protect tenants and ensure that increases in private rent to not get out...
Shelter has created a new tool to help people easily find ... As the cost of living crisis deepens, there’s a question that more and more people are contacting our advisers to ask: What help can I get if I can’t...
Inadequate funding for replacements of Right to Buy homes ... The Local Government Association has warned of the dangers being posed to social housing stock, with houses that are purchased the Right to Buy scheme...
Social housing managers required to gain professional qual... The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced that it has introduced new laws to ensure the protection of residents and...
Scotland helping people with heating costs over coming mon... The Scottish Government has announced that people on low incomes are to receive funding to help with their heating costs, with the first payments...
Call for levelling up of East of England comes from MPs an... MPs and council leaders from across the East of England have come together to call for immediate action from the government, in regard to the...
Government funding package for levelling up of Blyth The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced that the people of Blyth are to benefit from an increase in government...
East Devon waiting for clarification of housing target fle... East Devon District Council has announced that it is currently waiting for confirmation from the government regarding planning, with the potential for...
Scotland boosting funds for affordable housing The Scottish Government has announced that it is boosting investment in housing, to increase the number of affordable homes in the country. Funding...
Government boost for upgrading heat networks and reducing ... The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has announced that there is to be a cash injection to help with the production of cheaper...
Developers to sign building repair contracts The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced that legally binding contracts have been sent to developers today, with the aim...
Bracknell Forest local plan nearing adoption Bracknell Forest Council has announced that it is publishing feedback from the Government’s planning inspectors regarding the draft local plan. The...
Housing regulations and the pandemic forcing a change of p... The Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk have announced that there are plans for the town or Hunstanton to get a new multi-user hub, with a...
Cheshire council receives funding for transformation Cheshire West and Chester Council has announced that it has been successful in its bid to secure a portion of the Government’s Levelling Up Fund, as...
Regeneration brownfield land to hold thousands of homes The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, alongside the Cabinet Office, has announced that that thousands of new jobs and homes are to...
Report shows London still at centre of homelessness crisis London Councils has published a response to the publication of a report that outlines London’s place as the centre of the homelessness crisis, with...
Faster broadband in new homes The Department for Digital,Culture, Media and Sport has announced that new laws from the UK Government are to ensure that new homes in England are...
Braintree District Council adopt local plan Braintree District Council has announced the option of the Feering Neighbourhood Plan, with the aim of guide development in the village. The seventh...
North East devolution reaches crucial agreement The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities announced a historic deal has been agreed for devolution in the North East of England, over...
Neighbourhood plan agreed for Bracknell Bracknell Forest Council has announced that its decision making Executive has agreed to the adoption of the Warfield Neighbourhood Plan, which will...
Domestic abuse victims to be supported with council fundin... Councils across England are to be allocated funding from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, as the department announces...
Norfolk & Suffolk to level up with landmark £1bn devolutio... Suffolk and Norfolk are set to benefit from record devolution deals worth more than £1bn in a move that will enable the counties to decide when and...
London Councils responds to potential housebuilding target... With the Public Accounts Committee publishing a new report warning that the government is likely to fail to meet its housebuilding targets, London...
Next steps of Levelling Up Bill to focus on planning The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced that, today, the next step of the Levelling Up and Regeneration will be set out...
Scottish affordable homes funding The Scottish Government has announced that loans will be available for social landlords to deliver new affordable housing, as part of a multimillion...
Timber for carbon zero homes could come from local sources Eastbourne Borough Council has announced the awarding of a grant from the Forestry Commission, allowing them the chance to explore the use of local...
Government fund to support councils taking action over lan... The Department for Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities has announced that they are to provide assistance for councils that are cracking down on...
Chesterfield council acquires affordable homes Chesterfield Borough Council has announced that it has acquired a host of new affordable homes, increasing the supply available to families in the...
Tenant Protection Act becomes law in Scotland The Scottish Government has confirmed that emergency legislation to protect tenants from rent increases and evictions has become law, having received...
North Yorkshire approve plans to reduce care leavers’ coun... North Yorkshire County Council have announced that senior councillors have approved a decision to reduce the care council tax commitments of are...
Dorset Council Corporate Director joins housing associatio... Soho Housing Association has announced the appointment of Andrew Billany as Chair of the Board alongside CEO Barbara Brownlee. The appointment of a...
Buckinghamshire Council receives levelling up funding Buckinghamshire Council has announced that it has been awarded funding from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, to tackle rough...
Regulator of Social Housing publishes annual Sector Risk P... The Regulator of Social Housing has today published its annual report on the main risks and challenges facing the social housing sector. This latest...
Work begins on low carbon homes in Manchester Manchester City Council have announced that work has begun on the first phase of development in Collyhurst Village and South Collyhurst. The work...
Government launch legal action to ensure resident safety The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced that it has taken the first step in launching legal action to protect residents...
Rough sleepers to be helped in Kent with government fundin... The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has awarded Thanet District Council significant funding to help rough sleepers. The funding...
Scotland pass tenant protection bill Scotland’s government has passed a bill that will ensure increased protection for tenants during the cost of living crisis. As reported on Tuesday...
Scottish bill to protect tenants through cost of living cr... The Scottish Government has confirmed that it has presented legislation to the Scottish Parliament that is looking to increase the amount of...
Changes to submitting planning appeals The government has announced that they have launched a ‘beta’ for a new planning appeal submission process, with it being rolled out across more than...
Support for rough sleepers from Dacorum Borough Council Dacorum Borough Council have announced that they have been successful in a bid to the Rough Sleeper Initiative, allowing them to deliver projects that...
Scottish Government announce cost of living measures The Scottish Government has announced some important plans to help people cope with the current cost of living crisis, as part of the 2022-23...
Work complete on Barnsley council homes Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council announced last week that work has been completed on seven new council bungalows to help make them more...
Defra announce £110m fund to level up the countryside The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs have announced a £110m Rural England Prosperity Fund that will help support communities in the...
Government lay out plans for more than £2bn of property sa... The Government have laid down a roadmap to drastically cutting down expenditure by cashing in on property assets, modernising construction processes...
Levelling Up Committee expresses need for clarity and comm... The Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities Committee has written a letter to Greg Clark, Levelling Up Secretary, to outline the early findings from...
Report outlines Leicester’s net zero ambitions Leicester City Council have outlined what they need to do to achieve their ambitions of net zero carbon emissions by 2030, thanks an independent...
Ground broken on Scotland’s largest net zero housing devel... City of Edinburgh Council have broken ground at the net zero housing development in Granton, getting Scotland’s largest development of the kind...
Gold Care Homes rolls out Softworks Time & Attendance, Ros... Gold Care Homes, a leading provider of residential care services for the elderly, has implemented Softworks Workforce Management Solution to manage...
Local Government Association warns about number of childre... The local Government Association has warned of their concern at the number of children that are spending their summer holidays in temporary...
Additional funding for domestic abuse victims in Hampshire Hampshire County Council has allocated over £1.5 million worth of funding for projects looking to ensure that more families escaping domestic abuse...
Under Secretary of State for Rough Sleeping and Housing co... Eddie Hughes MP, the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Rough Sleeping and Housing, has written to the residents, and those who lived close to...
Nottingham bid for significant levelling up funding Nottingham City Council are submitting three bids for a £57 million share of the government’s Levelling Up Fund, to unlock the city’s potential by...
Vulnerable tenants to be backed by funding boost Local councils are to be given funding to improve the standard of supported housing, as the government aim to drive up standards. Those living in poor...
LGA says Right to Buy becoming unsustainable The Local Government Association has warned local councils that the Right to Buy scheme is becoming unsustainable thanks to councils being unable to...
More accessible homes and raised standards The Department of Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities has announced that new homes are to become more accessible for older citizens and those with...
Bassetlaw Local Plan submitted for examination Bassetlaw District Council have announced that they have submitted their Local Plan to the Government for independently examined by the Planning...
Levelling Up Committee launch inquiry into private renters The government has announced that the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee has launched an inquiry into Reforming the Private Rented Sector...
Brownfield land redevelopment and regeneration funding for... The government has announced that there is the potential for grants to help councils redevelop land and help to regenerate unused land. They have...
App success in Edinburgh to be passed on to two more local... An app that helps homeowners that live in shared buildings to report any damage, as well as listing traders that are trusted by the council is to be...
Social housing landlords to get help tackling anti-social ... The government has announced that landlords who provide social housing are to be given expert support to help them tackle anti-social behaviour, by...
Wandsworth council unveil support package to help families... Leader of Wandsworth council, Simon Hogg, has unveiled a package of initiatives to help locals through the cost-of-living crisis. The package of...
Levelling up hangs in the balance as government rebuild be... Following a record 59 ministerial resignations (at the time of writing) a high-level sacking, and the resignation of the Prime Minister after less...
The fall of central government and the devolution of power After a tumultuous two days, the central government of the United Kingdom is falling apart. With more than 50 resignations across all levels of...
Biggest UK energy reform in a decade in new ambitious plan... The UK Government’s Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy have today announced a new, landmark set of plans that will be introduced...
Brownfield land to be unlocked to allow for net zero housi... Plans have been announced by Greater Manchester to build 30,000 new net zero homes across the next 16 years. In partnership with Homes England, the...
Billions investment in major London regeneration project f... Homes England have announced that they will be providing loan funding to help with the delivery of a new regeneration project, costing billions. The...
Public input needed for new homes plan in Wakefield With plans for 700 new homes in Wakefield being unveiled, the council want the input of locals to help develop the plans further. The next phase of...
Secretary of State praises local government at LGA annual ... At the Local Government Association’s annual conference, Secretary of State Michael Gove has praised the work done by local government through what...
Edinburgh set for net zero housing development Thanks to a funding boost, Edinburgh looks set for the development of 130 new affordable net zero homes. With the City of Edinburgh Council leading...
Nottinghamshire County Council to launch levelling up bid Nottinghamshire County Council are set to submit a bid of around £40 million for a share of the government’s levelling up fund. The bid is being...
Salford City Council team up with landlords to tackle anti... Salford City Council has joined forces with private landlords to help deal with anti-social behaviour by launching the first training course in the...
Scottish Government reach affordable housing target The Scottish government have announced that, since the start of the last parliament, over 50,000 affordable homes have been delivered, helping achieve...
Bristol to benefit from more jobs, homes, and opportunitie... Bristol is set to benefit from its biggest ever regeneration project as levelling up funding aims to create thousands of new homes and jobs in the...
Failing social landlords to face ‘Ofsted-style’ inspection... The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced that the new Social Housing Regulation Bill will give the Regulator of Social...
New Quality of Life Strategy for North Norfolk District Co... North Norfolk District Council has announced the development of a Quality of Life Strategy, which was a key objective of the council’s Corporate Plan...
Westminster to tackle housing crisis with affordable housi... In a bid to overcome the housing crisis and the looming cost-of-living crisis, Westminster City Council have announced a ‘revolution in social housing...
New Bill to level up UK announced by government The government has announced its Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill, which will enshrine in law their commitment to long-term missions to spread...
Social housing residents to be backed further by new Rente... The UK Government is set deliver the biggest change to renters’ law in a generation as they aim to improve the lives of millions of renters. This is...
Michael Gove admits that Levelling Up has become harder The cabinet minister for Levelling Up, Michael Gove, has admitted that rising prices are making the government’s Levelling Up initiative more...
Over 18,000 affordable homes lost thanks to permitted deve... More than 18,000 affordable houses have been lost nationwide due to office-to-residential conversions under permitted development rights, the Local...
South Hams to get new affordable housing after a generatio... For the first time in a generation, South Hams will see the construction of new and affordable housing as the local council look to tackle the housing...
Blackpool housing development worth £50m offered lifeline ... Blackpool’s Foxhall Village housing project is set to be offered a revival, almost three years after work halted thanks to the original contractor...
Bury Council to create new refuge for victims of domestic ... Bury Council are to create a new refuge close to the town centre, to provide safe accommodation for victims of domestic abuse. The council has...
Sheffield City Council and The Salvation Army working toge... Sheffield City Council and The Salvation army are working together to provide care and support for homeless residents in the city. The pop-up...
New appointments to the Committee on Fuel Poverty There have been three new appointments to the Committee on Fuel Poverty (CFP), as Liz Bisset, Belinda Littleton and Anthony Pygram take up roles on...
Council seeks to redevelop RAF site as part of levelling u... West Lindsey District Council has submitted a formal expression of interest to acquire the RAF Scampton site, with plans to build a major housing...
Richmondshire council housing stock to undergo £1.7m overh... Just under £2m will be spent on improving council housing stock across Richmondshire over the course of the next 12 months, after the District Council...
Low-rise council flats to get £21m fire safety upgrade in ... Kirklees Council has approved a £21m investment programme which will see all 865 low-rise blocks across the borough benefit from improved fire...
Exeter Council to retrofit homes to reduce carbon and lowe... Around 300 council houses in Exeter have now been retrofitted to reduce carbon emissions and help residents lower their fuel bills, with the authority...
Preferred candidate for Regulator of Social Housing Chair ... Following an open competition, the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Michael Gove, has announced that Bernadette Conroy...
Levelling up: £3m funding to support 25 areas produce loca... Communities across the country will lead the way in shaping the design of their neighbourhoods under a new design programme, the Department for...
Maidstone Council's scheme to help owners of empty homes Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is offering to help owners of empty homes by purchasing the property to provide quality housing for people in the...
Who is responsible for repairs in a rented flat? Broken boilers, problems with heating and hot water, a broken window in a communal hallway – disrepair is a common issue in the private rented sector...
Southwark Council approves plans for sustainable developme... Southwark Council has approved the planning blueprint that sets out how new development will benefit local communities and help tackle its urgent...
Edinburgh Council to ask for city-wide powers to control s... A proposal to ask the Scottish Government to designate Edinburgh as a short-term let (STL) control area has been approved by councillors on the city...
£67m funding for local authorities to improve energy effic... The government has announced that £67m of funding will go to 22 local authorities across England to help upgrade insulation in homes and install low...
London Mayor funds new qualification to train more housing... The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan is stepping up his support for London’s 2.4 million renters by funding a new qualification and training for local...
Nottingham Council set to invest £230m in five-year housin... Nottingham City Council looks set to invest £230m in a five-year investment programme in its housing stock when it goes to the authority’s Executive...
£11.1m to tackle fuel poverty and boost energy efficiency ... The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is set to receive an additional £11.1m to work with nine housing associations to improve the energy...
£179m for social housing properties to receive energy upgr... Tens of thousands of social housing tenants across England will have their energy bills cut and homes made warmer as the government makes £179m...
Tenants' black mould: Tackle condensation first with Safeg... It is well documented that damp and mould causes mental and physical health problems. A YouGov poll commissioned by Safeguard Europe found that 51% of...
Manchester City Council launch housing development company A housing development company, wholly owned by Manchester City Council, has formally launched today and aims to accelerate the number of new homes for...
Powys County Council propose rent increase to support hous... Investment to build new and affordable council homes while continuing to maintain the existing stock will need to be supported by a modest rent...
Levelling up: £1.5bn Brownfield Fund to help 20 areas tran... Towns and cities across the country will be transformed thanks to a new £1.5bn regeneration programme that will breathe fresh life into disadvantaged...
Struggling with damp and mould? Here’s what you can do abo... Many households suffer from health-damaging damp and mould in their homes, which during winter often become worse, and at times unliveable. Research...
Scottish councils to set up licensing schemes for short-te... All short-term let properties in Scotland will require a council licence to ensure they are safe and the people providing them are suitable, under...
Government review to drive up standards in social housing Social housing residents will be better protected as part of a review to ensure they are listened to, the Minister for Rough Sleeping and Housing...
WYCA secures funding to help households improve energy eff... A pilot project to help improve the energy efficiency of traditional terraced homes and cut household bills is being launched thanks to funding...
Scottish Government funding for councils to tackle homeles... Councils in Scotland are being given an extra £16m by the Scottish Government to help tackle homelessness by moving people swiftly from temporary...
£316m government funding boost to help councils tackle hom... Tens of thousands of people will be protected from homelessness as a result of a £316m funding boost to councils that has been announced by the...
WMCA funding for homes to get energy saving heating and in... Up to 2,000 old and cold homes across the West Midlands are to get energy saving insulation, low carbon heating systems and other fuel reducing...
Councils warn of rise in housing waiting lists as landlord... Councils have warned of a growing crisis in the private rented housing sector, with a sharp rise in landlords selling up or converting their...
Caerphilly Council launches new team to tackle empty prope... Caerphilly County Borough Council has announced the launch of a new team to tackle the issue of empty properties. The authority’s Cabinet gave the...
CCN report calls on government to implement new planning m... The government should rapidly implement a new strategic planning model as part of forthcoming reforms to the system to closer align housebuilding and...
Liverpool Council Landlord Licensing Scheme approved by go... The government has approved a comprehensive Landlord Licensing Scheme by Liverpool City Council, which will cover around 80% of privately rented...
Government announces funding for homes to be built on brow... Derelict sites across the country will be transformed into new homes under a flagship government scheme to regenerate brownfield land, boost local...
Leicester CC plans £26.6m property deal to provide council... Plans to invest over £26m to acquire hundreds of new homes and address the growing need for affordable housing in Leicester have been announced by the...
3,000 new homes to be built on 14 brownfield sites in Live... 14 brownfield sites have been identified for nearly 3,000 new homes in the Liverpool City Region as part of the Metro Mayor’s plan to tackle the...
Caerphilly Council approves plan to prevent homelessness Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Cabinet has approved a plan which sets outs its priorities to prevent homelessness. The plan recognises that since...
North Ayrshire Council to build 1,625 new homes over five ... As part of a newly-approved Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP), North Ayrshire Council has committed to building 1,625 new homes across the...
Barnsley Council approves almost £2m for greener council h... Through it’s council-controlled housing company, Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is investing more than £20m into council homes across the town...
Edinburgh on track to deliver 20,000 affordable homes by 2... As many as 20,000 affordable homes could be delivered in Edinburgh by 2027, as a new report revealed the local authorities remain on track with their...
Telford and Wrekin Council set to breathe new life into em... Telford and Wrekin Council is aiming to breathe new life into long-term, empty residential properties and improve housing in the borough through a...
Record number of local authorities join Local Land Charges... A total of six councils have joined the Local Land Charges (LLC) Register this month, the highest number that have migrated in a single month. The...
£65m council support package for vulnerable renters Vulnerable renters struggling due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic will be helped by a £65m support package announced by the Department for...
Clampdown on landlords with £4.3m funding boost for counci... Over 40,000 families living in cold and draughty rented properties across 59 local authorities in England and Wales can expect warmer homes thanks to...
A new housing era underway in Stoke-on-Trent An ambitious housing plan is taking place in the West Midlands and it is hoped it will play a vital part in the ‘renaissance’ of Stoke-on-Trent, the...
Investment package to progress central Birmingham housing ... An innovative housing scheme in central Birmingham is progressing to the next phase, after the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) confirmed a...
Oxford City Council agrees 3,000 new homes Following formal agreement from Oxford City Council, a major development to deliver nearly 3,000 new homes is set to move forward. The development of...
Southend Council considers seizure of £100m development si... After limited progress has been made on a £100m development in the town, Southend Council has explored options to take back control of the landmark...
Derelict and underused land to undergo housing revolution The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) has announced thousands of new homes are to be built on underused and derelict land...
Need housing advice? Use Shelter’s online advice At Shelter, we believe everyone has the right to a safe home. The pandemic has exacerbated the problems faced by millions of people living in bad...
£50m Scottish Government funding to unlock new housing Up to £50m of Scottish Government funding will be given to councils and social landlords to build housing infrastructure, which will help deliver new...
LGA estimate local services will cost at least £8bn more b... According to analysis by the LGA, councils in England will face extra cost pressures of almost £8bn by 2024/25 just to keep vital local services...
Manchester City Council approves planning for 69 low carbo... Planning permission has been granted by Manchester City Council for the development of 69 low carbon social homes in the Newton Heath area of the city...
Scottish councils given £10m to help people avoid eviction Councils in Scotland have been given £10m to provide grants to tenants who have fallen behind on their rent as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic and...
Kerslake Commission: Joint working key to tackling homeles... Without urgent action, the benefits and lessons learned from joint working during the Covid-19 pandemic will be wasted and the number of people having...
Reading Council set to block ‘undemocratic’ PDR Reading Borough Council will move this week to block the future use of planning laws which allow developers and owners to bypass the local democratic...
Cornwall Council transforming properties into temporary ho... Disused properties are being brought back into use by Cornwall Council to provide safe places to stay for people without a permanent home. As work...
LGA opens bids for Housing Advisers Programme to tackle sh... The Local Government Association (LGA) is launching the fifth year of the Housing Advisers Programme, a scheme to help councils overcome housing...
Leeds Council conduct research on impact of Covid-19 on ci... Leeds City Council has been collaborating with partners on several pieces of work in the past few months looking at the effect of Covid-19 on city...
Milton Keynes and Sheffield councils awarded £1.4m to deli... Milton Keynes and Sheffield councils have been awarded funding of £1.4m to develop proposals to unlock a significant number of homes and jobs through...
Welsh Government invest over £1.9m to address food poverty... Organisations across Wales will receive over £1.9m to help tackle food poverty, assisting with food insecurities within local communities. This will...
Harlow Council proposes £1m tower block fire safety enhanc... Harlow Council in Essex is set to spend over £1m to enhance fire safety in three tower blocks in the district. A report to this week’s Cabinet meeting...
Milton Keynes Council buys 30 homes for rough sleepers Milton Keynes Council has bought 30 new homes for people previously sleeping rough in the borough after a successful bid for national funding for the...
Geospatial Commission launches pilots to improve land use ... Three pilots in Devon, the West Midlands and Northern Ireland will test how to identify and improve key data that helps inform decisions on whether...
Councils: Rural services missing out due to permitted deve... Rural communities risk missing out on vital local services due to planning laws which have allowed a surge of almost 225% in homes converted from...
£8.6bn funding for affordable homes to give boost onto hou... Thousands of people will be helped onto the housing ladder as funding worth £8.6bn is allocated across the country today. Part of the largest single...
Council pledges to tackle Cornwall’s ‘perfect storm’ housi... Council leaders have restated their commitment to helping residents affected by the unprecedented pressure on housing in Cornwall. Leader of Cornwall...
Extra £5m for councils to provide housing support to Afgha... Councils in England, Scotland and Wales will have access to a share of £5m to help them provide the necessary housing and support to Afghans who have...
Proposals to help people build their own homes welcomed Proposals to help more people build their own homes have been ‘warmly welcomed’ by the Housing Secretary, Robert Jenrick, and the National Custom and...
270,000 North homes require green upgrades each year to me... Housing leaders are calling on the Chancellor to deliver on spending pledges, as a new report shows that more than a quarter of a million Northern...
Flagship government first-time buyers scheme now open for ... Homebuilders across England can now bid for their share of a £150m package by offering plots for sale as First Homes, the flagship government scheme...
Expert group created to advise on improvements to social h... Experts from across the housing sector have been brought together to form a new expert panel to advise the government on the delivery of the social...
Lambeth Council plan CIL changes to help deliver long-term... Lambeth Council is to change its Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), which is paid by developers to the authority as part of the planning process and...
New planning requirements on fire safety come into force Residents will be safer in their homes thanks to new planning requirements that have come into force this week as part of the biggest changes to...
£57m Kirklees Council plan to ensure safety of tenants in ... A wide-ranging £57m plan for safer and more modern high-rise living has been approved by Kirklees Council’s Cabinet. The plan for four council-owned...
Birmingham City Council announces £62m affordable homes in... Birmingham City Council has announced a £62m capital investment to increase the sustainable supply of affordable homes to prevent people from...
How Shelter is helping to address housing issues At Shelter, we believe a home is a basic human right. But for many, a home where they feel safe is out of reach. The pandemic has exposed just how...
Wrexham Council builds first council houses in 30 years Wrexham Council has recently completed the building of its first development of council houses since 1991. After a 30 year hiatus, the authority were...
£3.7m to fund safe housing pilot for vulnerable rough slee... Rough sleepers experiencing violence and abuse will be provided with safe housing as part of a new pilot programme, the government has announced. The...
Local Land Charges Register continues to grow as Dudley Co... Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council has become the latest local authority to migrate its local land charges data to the government’s central, digital...
Welsh Government announces ‘second homes crisis’ approach The Welsh Government has set out a three-pronged approach to address the impact of second home ownership on Wales’ communities. They said the new plan...
Domestic abuse victims to be prioritised for council accom... Victims who are homeless due to domestic abuse will be prioritised for accommodation from their council, the government has announced. Under the...
New regulator at heart of building safety overhaul The Building Safety Bill will create lasting generational change and set out a clear pathway for the future on how residential buildings should be...
Cornwall Council act to reassure tenants after concerns ra... Cornwall Council and Cornwall Housing are acting swiftly to reassure tenants that they are taking immediate action to address the findings of two...
Over 100 new council homes move a step closer for Nottingh... One of Nottingham’s biggest council housing developments has taken another big step forward as Nottingham City Homes has appointed a construction...
Oxford City Council call for new approach on short lets Oxford City Council has called on the government for a new approach to the way whole properties are rented out as short lets. In a letter to Housing...
Councils part of joined-up approach to end rough sleeping Rough sleepers are to be helped stay off the streets for good through a joined-up approach to treating its underlying causes. Speaking with council...
Cornwall Council to provide hundreds of beds for people in... Cornwall Council has announced plans to provide safe and secure accommodation for hundreds of people currently without a permanent home in the county...
Changes to Dorset Council’s planning services due to incre... Dorset Council has made a number of changes to its planning services due to a large rise in the number of applications they have received during the...
£219m repairs boost for thousands of Lambeth Council homes Lambeth Council has awarded 10 multimillion pound repair and maintenance contracts worth over £219m to new providers as part of its drive to improve...
Manchester City Council submit plans for 69 low carbon soc... Manchester City Council have submitted a planning application for 69 new low carbon social housing in Newton Heath, which will bring a long-term...
London boroughs call for a fire safety regime that is ‘fit... On the fourth anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire, in which 72 people tragically lost their lives, London boroughs have called for changes to fire...
New council powers to better protect mobile home residents Councils will be given greater powers to better protect mobile home residents with stricter rules to clamp down on the small minority of ‘rogue’ site...
Derby City Council urges landlords to avoid evictions as b... Derby City Council is urging landlords to seek alternative solutions to tenancy issues with the government’s eviction ban ending last month. The...
LGA: Plan needed to prevent families at ‘cliff-edge’ of ho... The Local Government Association (LGA) has said that a plan is needed to prevent families from homelessness and have unveiled a package of measures...
Retrofitting Task Force to forward plans for low carbon ho... A new task force will bring together some of the best minds in energy, education and infrastructure to ensure Greater Manchester’s homes and buildings...
Scottish Borders Council joins fight against empty homes Scottish Borders Council has appointed a dedicated Empty Homes Officer as part of plans to help owners bring long-term empty properties back into use...
Council funding to develop new local design guide for hous... A new national design code ensuring areas are beautiful, well-designed and locally-led is being tested across 14 areas in England, the government has...
Nottingham City Council calls for Right to Buy reforms Nottingham City Council has welcomed new rules regarding the government’s Right to Buy scheme but says a wider review is still required. Under Right...
Councils given £203m as part of rough sleeping programme More rough sleepers are set to be helped off the streets and into safe accommodation thanks to £203m worth of government funding. The funding will be...
Right to Build Task Force welcomes £25m fund for self and ... The Right to Build Task Force has welcomed the opening of the £75m Brownfield Land Release Fund, which includes a dedicated £25m fund for self and...
£150m government funding to kickstart self-building ‘revol... New plans supported by over £150m in government funding will make it easier and more affordable for people to build their own homes, Housing Secretary...
MHCLG figures show increase in energy efficient homes The majority of new homes in England are in the most energy efficient bands, according to latest figures from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and...
Dacorum Borough Council to build 58 new homes for social r... Dacorum Borough Council in Hertfordshire has received full planning approval to build 58 new homes for social rent in Hemel Hempstead. 58 apartments...
Salford City Council to license small shared homes Salford City Council is to introduce landlord licensing for small shared homes, houses in multiple occupation (HMO), where three or four tenants live...
£36.5m council funding to support Hong Kong arrivals Councils across the UK will receive £36.5m worth of government funding to help Hong Kong British National (Overseas) (BN(O)) families settle in the UK...
Mid Devon Council welcomes new powers for council house bu... Mid Devon District Council has welcomed the government’s decision to support local authorities with their own council housing build programmes as it...
GMCA partnership for better homes, neighbourhoods and heal... Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) leaders for housing, health, social care and local government have agreed to prioritise good health in...
Liverpool City Council to limit rise of HMO conversions Liverpool City Council is to limit the practice of converting smaller homes into houses in multiple occupation (HMOs). The council’s Cabinet approved...
Councils given power to build more homes Councils in England will have more freedom on how they spend the money from homes sold through Right to Buy (the sale of a council house) to help them...
Councils encouraged to bid for £212m govt funding to help ... The government has announced it is investing £212m in homes for rough sleepers and councils are being encouraged to bid for a share of the funding...
BEIS awards Bristol City Council £2.6m to make homes susta... Bristol and North Somerset residents could get financial help to have energy saving measures installed in their homes after Bristol City Council was...
WYCA supports Covid recovery with £10.8m investment Projects to deliver homes, improve transport connections and help people who need additional support to travel are progressing with £10.8m of support...
Cornwall Council to help local builders develop affordable... Cornwall Council has succeeded in bidding to take part in a new initiative that will help smaller local building companies develop new affordable...
Landmark Liverpool City Council housing scheme set for gre... Liverpool City Council’s first major housing scheme in more than 30 years is to set clear its final hurdle this week. The scheme at Denford Road in...
£7.66m North Ayrshire Council scheme sees 49 new council h... The latest generation of modern and energy efficient council homes have been completed in North Ayrshire. The £7.66m project in Dalry has seen 49 new...
Public sector ‘leading the way’ in Covid-19 recovery The “public sector leads the way” in the UK’s recovery from Covid-19. Those were the words of Social Value Portal Chief Executive, Guy Battle, as he...
Tamworth Council’s £19m council housing project complete A £19m project by Tamworth Borough Council to build 140 brand new homes across two estates, in the local authority’s biggest council house building...
Milton Keynes Council approve plans for new net zero counc... Plans for 60 new net zero council homes have been approved by Milton Keynes Council, with the authority saying that they will be among the ‘greenest’...
Oxford City Council to invest £50m in improving housing st... Oxford City Council will spend over £50 million in retrofitting and improving its council housing stock in accordance with the authority’s Local Plan...
Gwynedd Council to spend £15.4m on affordable homes plan Gwynedd Council's Cabinet has approved a report requesting approval to borrow £15.4 million to buy 100 houses to let for an affordable rent. The...
West Lothian Council to invest over £80m in housing West Lothian Council will spend over £80 million on housing over the next two years, with significant resources invested in the creation of new homes...
‘Local connections’ for sale of ex-council houses in rural... New Forest District Council is to implement a new scheme which will see the sale of ex-councils houses in rural areas of the district being rented or...
Edinburgh Council intergenerational facility plans submitt... An intergenerational facility which combines an early learning and childcare centre for 128 children and 27 older person’s independent-living homes...
Government announces £3.5 billion funding to remove unsafe... Hundreds of thousands of leaseholders will be protected from the cost of replacing unsafe cladding on their homes, as the government unveiled a five...
Leeds City Council looking to purchase 40 private flats in... Leeds City Council’s Executive Board is to decide whether to purchase 40 privately owned flats in the city at a meeting tomorrow (Wednesday 10...
New council housing set to be built in Southwark as part o... Southwark Council has agreed to acquire a site in Canada Water which will see the delivery of 79 new affordable homes, including 60 homes for council...
Exeter partnership providing affordable homes for local yo... A joint partnership in Exeter is building affordable homes for local young people in a ground-breaking initiative. Exeter City Council and YMCA Exeter...
GMCA to administer Waking Watch Relief Fund in Greater Man... Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) will administer the Government’s Waking Watch Relief Fund to private buildings with unsafe cladding in...
Joined-up approach key to council’s success on empty homes Aberdeen City Council has been praised for their exceptional partnership working that uses a joined-up approach to target empty homes in the city. The...
Two new council-funded hotels in Slough open In a first for Slough Borough Council, a new double-decker hotel has opened in the town, owned and developed by the local authority. A first for the...
Work begins on £3.9m council housing development North Lanarkshire Council has seen work begin on a major £3.9m council housing development the council is overseeing in its region, as part of a wider...
Council launches £100k campaign to repurpose empty propert... Angus Council, which covers Forfar and the surrounding areas in Scotland, has launched a new £100,000 empty homes campaign, designed at bringing long...
TfL gets go ahead for 850 new affordable homes Transport for London has announced that it has received the go-ahead from Ealing Council to build 852 new homes in the area as part of TfL’s Housing...
Four projects to receive share of £250,000 town centres fu... The Highland Council has announced that four projects in the region have been awarded a collective total of more than £250,000 from the Scottish...
127,000 children living in temporary accommodation The Local Government has revealed that 127,000 children are currently living in temporary accommodation including in 1,440 households living in bed...
WMCA secure £1.75m of Next Steps Accommodation Fund West Midlands Combined Authority have secured £1.75m worth of funding from the Government’s Next Steps Accommodation Fund. The fund aims to carry on...
Eviction ban extended days before it was due to end The Government has announced that its eviction ban, which came into force in April 2020, will be extended just days before it was due to come to an...
Highland Council trigger CPO for affordable housing Highland Council have agreed to trigger a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) on the Struan House Hotel, which has been unused for 15 years. The council...
Can self-build rebuild the housing market? Since 2016 the ‘Right to Build’ legislation has required all English plan-making bodies to keep a register of those interested in building an owner...
Reforms to make it easier for leaseholders to buy homes The Government has reformed legislation around leaseholders meaning they can now extend their leasehold by 990 years with zero rent being charged to...
Hull City Council reaffirms commitment to delivering £130m... Despite repeated challenges and delays, Deputy Leader of Hull City Council Daren Hale has confirmed the local authority remains committed to...
£30m Waking Watch Relief Fund announced The Government have today (Dec 17) announced that £30m will be made available for lease holders to apply for in order to install fire alarms to...
Government backtracks on housing formula The Government has announced plans to change their formula for deciding where houses are built. Previously, the Government had used an algorithm that...
Salford Council commit to building 400 affordable, green h... Salford Council have announced their commitment to build 400 affordable homes across the city region. The homes, which will consist of one to five...
Renfrewshire Council asked to approve £100m housing invest... Councillors at Renfrewshire Council are set to be asked to approve a new £100m package of additional investment into council housing in the region...
Council considers 'change of direction' with £500m portfol... A review into it’s £500m estate, accelerated due to the Covid-19 pandemic, has led Bath and North East Somerset Council to consider new avenues...
Government announce fast-track planning reforms The Government has today (Dec 03) announced planning reforms that are designed to speed up the process between submitting an application and getting...
Wigan Council announce their new “housing vision” Wigan Council has today (Dec 02) announced their new housing plan, which will come into place next year with special focus on how Covid-19 has exposed...
Public Services Committee: Vulnerable children are falling... The House of Lords Public Services Committee says “fundamental weaknesses” must be addressed to make services resilient enough to cope with any future...
“Council housing revolution” key to local recovery The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has released a report, titled Homes for all: Putting council housing at the heart of local recovery...
£15m extra to house rough sleepers Robert Jenrick has announced that Councils will receive an additional £15m of funding to make sure that every rough sleeper has a place to stay during...
One in five local authorities may lack sufficient resource... According to new data carried out by the Society of Local Authority Chief Executives (Solace), almost one in five local authority leaders predicts...
West Midlands Combined Authority launch low carbon housing... The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) have launched a new Zero Carbon Homes Taskforce to accelerate the construction of low carbon, energy...
East Kent Councils take control of 17,000 homes Four East Kent Councils have announced today (Oct 01) that they have taken direct ownership of 17,000 homes across the region, as well as staff from...
£3bn fund for greener homes The Government has today (Sept 30) announced £2bn of funding towards making homes greener and £1bn towards making publicly owned buildings more energy...
Councils will receive £91.5m to house vulnerable people The Housing Secretary, Robert Jenrick, has today (Sept 17) announced that 274 Councils across England will share £91.5m to house vulnerable people...
LGA: New housing targets ‘jeopardise any ambition to level... The Local Government Authority (LGA) has today (Sept 15) said that the new housing targets will jeopardise ambitions to level up the country. The...
Housing Diversification calls for government action on hou... The new Housing Diversification Body is calling for action by Government to deliver on its commitment to support a much wider range of routes to...
£20m boost to Land Release Fund Speaking at the Chartered Institute of Housing’s annual conference, Cabinet Office Minister Lord Agnew, announced that the Government is giving an...
Councils can bid for £12bn Affordable Housing Programme The Housing Secretary, Robert Jenrick, has today (Sept 8) announced how their £12bn Affordable Homes Programme will be used. Councils, housing...
Decision not to build 600 homes in Salford upheld in court... The Court of Appeal has upheld a decision not to build 600 new homes over the Worsley Greenway, in Salford. The greenfield site is a mixture of woods...
Government won’t rule out buying buildings with unsafe cla... The government has released a response to the select committee report outlining recommendations about the removal of ACM from buildings across the UK...
£50m Housing boost for Manningham Housing Association Manningham Housing Association has today (Sept 1) announced boost of £50.5m to improve their housing portfolio. The money will be used to build...
£16m housing investment for Midlothian Council After a council meeting yesterday (Aug 25), Midlothian Council has confirmed that £16m of funding is to be spent on buying approximately 100 homes...
Government reveals finalists for homes of the future compe... The six finalists of the Government’s Home of 2030 competition were announced yesterday (Aug 23) by Housing Minister Christopher Pincher. The...
Further devolved powers will help drive West Midlands reco... West Midlands council leaders and Mayor, Andy Street, are calling on the Government to grant additional devolved powers to the region to aid its local...
Calderdale Council approves £101m capital spending program... Calderdale Council have approved a wide range of projects, from highways to schools and housing, as part of a £101m capital spending programme. The...
Communities to receive planning funding boost Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has today (10 Aug) announced funding will be doubled to help communities in urban and disadvantaged areas plan their...
D2N2 LEP calls for 'pipeline' of new projects for future i... Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire (D2N2) Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has made a call for capital projects in the areas to...
Housing Secretary launches ‘once in a generation’ planning... Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has launched a set of ‘landmark reforms’ today (Aug 6) aiming to speed up and modernise the planning system and boost...
Chesterfield Borough Council invests £7.1m into modernisat... Chesterfield Borough Council is investing £7.1m into delivering new and modernised council homes in Staveley to meet the needs of local people. Homes...
Details of multi billion pound Green Homes Grant Scheme un... Details of the new £2bn Green Homes Grant scheme have been announced today (Aug 4), with Government funding up to two-thirds of home improvement costs...
Homes, jobs and infrastructure to benefit from £1.3bn inve... Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has confirmed a £1.3bn investment today (Aug 4) into new homes, jobs and vital infrastructure projects. In total, the...
700 new council homes under construction in London borough... London Borough of Brent Council has announced today (Aug 3) that just under 700 new council homes are under construction in the area as part of a...
Council agrees funding for £134m Homes England project Cumbria County Council’s Cabinet agreed a multi million pound funding deal for Carlisle South Link Road yesterday (July 23). The funding agreement...
North East Councils plan £2.1bn energy and waste project Seven North East Councils are working together to plan a 40-year Energy from Waste project worth over £2.1bn. Plans will see five borough authorities...
£266m housing fund for vulnerable people opens to councils Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick launched the Next Steps Accommodation Programme this weekend (July 18), to finance Council efforts to help the most...
Council to buy 70 modular homes for homeless families Milton Keynes Council has unveiled plans (July 15) to purchase 70 modular homes to house homeless families is the area. The two-bedroom homes will...
Choose your winner for Council of the Month Over the past few weeks, we have received over 140 nominations for Council of the Month, each with inspiring and heart-warming detail of Councils and...
District council gets green light to build first zero carb... Somerset West and Taunton Council (SWT) has the green light to build the first zero carbon affordable homes in the district. Plans to build up to 50...
Islington Council set to take back management of 4,000 cou... Islington Council is set to take on housing repairs and maintenance for more than 4,000 council homes following month-long public consultation. The...
Knowsley Council agrees proposals for 360 new garden villa... Knowsley Council’s Planning Committee has approved a multi million pound proposal (July 10) to build up to 360 new family homes in Whiston. The...
LGA calls for construction of 100,000 social homes a year The Local Government Association (LGA) has warned that 100,000 social homes a year need to be built as part of the recovery from Covid-19. The report...
Homes England agrees £309m for 20,000 London homes Yesterday (June 3) saw the Government’s housing agency, Homes England, agree £309m for the delivery of three major London housing developments. The...
Council-owned housing company set to deliver 500 affordabl... Manchester City Council has announced plans for a new housing company, set to deliver 500 affordable homes a year. Initial proposals for the council...
Homes England invests £61m into Cambridgeshire development A £61m investment has been agreed today (May 28) by Homes England for the development of a neighbourhood with 6,500 new homes. Developers Urban&Civic...
Newham asks Stoke to house families on benefits Newham asks Stoke to house families on benefits A council in London has been accused of ‘social cleansing’ by attempting to move tenants to a housing...
Government backs Mayor to reopen airport The South Yorkshire Mayor has announced a multi-million-pound investment to support the reopening of Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA). This...
Prime Minister's £1.7 Billion Boost: Transforming the Nort... The Prime Minister is today announcing more funding to deliver the largest rail investment in the North in decades. Sir Keir Starmer will set out...
EV Charging Site Selection & Delivery - What Local Authori... In the rapidly evolving world of electric vehicles (EVs), the importance of efficient site selection for charging infrastructure cannot be overstated...
Councils must prove progress on potholes The public will now see exactly what’s being done to tackle potholes, as the government demands councils prove their progress or face losing cash...
Risk of social exclusion without transport improvements New analysis by Midlands Connect has revealed alarming levels of social exclusion along the proposed electrification route of the Midland Mainline...
Wales and Ireland Unite to Safeguard Vital Trade Links Acr... The Welsh and Irish Governments are working together on safeguarding and building on the links between the two countries across the Irish Sea, the two...
West Midlands Metro passenger numbers bounce back to beyon... The West Midlands Metro is more popular than ever with tram passenger numbers now higher than they were before the Covid pandemic. New data from the...
Empower Local Leaders to Transform Rail Services, Report U... Mayors and devolved authorities must have a central role in the running of local rail services in the forthcoming Rail Reform Bill, to ensure rail...
Funding boost for EV transition The government has announced an additional £120 million in funding aimed at making the switch to cleaner vans, wheelchair accessible vehicles, and...
Mayor Claire Ward Appoints Sustainable Travel Ambassador f... The Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward, has announced the appointment of Alan Simpson as the Sustainable Travel Ambassador for the East Midlands...
Public to have their say on Regional Transport People in Wales will have the chance to have their say on regional transport spending under new plans being set out. Regional Transport Plans will...
Landmark bill to transform railways In a groundbreaking move, the UK government has unveiled plans for a landmark bill aimed at overhauling Britain's railway system to delvier for...
Mayor secures extra £21m to boost cycling and walking rout... Richard Parker, the Mayor of the West Midlands has secured £21 million Government funding to deliver more active travel schemes in partnership with...
Cambridgeshire’s biggest bus overhaul in 40 years with a m... Mayor Dr. Nik Johnson of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough has announced a major overhaul of the region's bus system by introducing a franchise model...
Why English Transport Devolution Must Go 'Further and Fast... English transport devolution is delivering real change across major cities, from enhancing connectivity to boosting housebuilding, but must go...
Birmingham MP Champions Midlands Rail Hub: 100 Extra Train... Birmingham MP Preet Kaur Gill has met with Midlands Connect and other rail chiefs at University Station to discuss how plans for the Midlands Rail Hub...
Liverpool Mayor Enlists Expert to Overhaul Rail Winter Pla... Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram has enlisted Vernon Everitt, the esteemed Transport Commissioner for Greater Manchester, to conduct a...
East Midlands Secures £200M Boost: Transforming Transport ... The East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) has joined the Urban Transport Group (UTG) as a Principal Member, strengthening the network of...
Heathrow expansion backed as part of economic growth plans The government has confirmed that economic growth is to be kickstarted, thanks to the Chancellor’s support for the expansion of Heathrow Airport. The...
Transforming the West Midlands: New Commissioners for Road... Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands, has made two major appointments to deliver on his pledges to improve road safety and boost cycling and...
Rural communities to benefit from bus franchising Transport for Wales, in collaboration with mid-Wales councils, is pioneering a trial that promises to revolutionise the bus network across the region...
Introducing Bee Network - Rail Mayor Andy Burnham has set out Greater Manchester’s step-by-step plan to bring rail into the Bee Network by 2028, working with the rail industry. It...
Local roads branded “national embarrassment” as Govt urged... The state of England’s local roads is declining, as a multibillion-pound repair backlog grows. As people grow increasingly unhappy with the levels of...
Ashford leaders demand Eurostar services return On 8 January 1996, the UK's second Eurostar station opened - Ashford International Station. It heralded a new era in international rail travel for...
New Chair to strengthen transport and community ties The Worcestershire Community Rail Partnership has announced that its newly appointed chair, Tom Painter, is set to spearhead a transformative agenda...
Wales set to deliver one of UK’s largest road projects thi... One of the UK’s largest and most technically challenging road projects is set to be completed in Wales this summer. The £1.4bn Welsh Government funded...
Historic First for Greater Manchester Greater Manchester has heralded a new era in public transport, transforming how people get around the city-region. Following a phased approach, all...
Restoring an icon In April 2024, the restoration of the iconic Tyne Bridge began. Since then, the teams have made significant progress on the multi-million-pound...
Transforming Public Transport Plans to move the running of public transport from local councils to the East Midlands Mayor went before the East Midlands Combined County Authority...
Operation SPARC: Tackling Illegal and Dangerous Driving in... A special operation to tackle illegal, dangerous, and anti-social driving on Leeds’ roads has seen nearly 6,000 motorists arrested, fined or warned...
A new vision for national transport Secretary of State for Transport Louise Haigh has today unveiled her vision for a more integrated and locally-led transport strategy across England...
Improving transport ahead of national reform The key strategies for how councils can meet the challenge of improving home to school transport have been outlined. Thanks to a new report from the...
Guidance for better school transport The government has published new guidance that will improve journeys to schools around the country. Published by Active Travel England and the...
Government funding to boost bus services The government has announced that significant funding is being committed to support bus improvements around the country. Investment worth £955 million...
Combined authority commits funding to re-open airport South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority has announced that its board has agreed to commit funding to the re-opening of the former Doncaster...
Government approves next stage of mass transit extension Now that government approval has been granted, the next phase of the West Midlands Metro extension is set to begin in January. Costing £261 million...
Boosting rural transport nationwide Government funding is being committed to the improvement of rural transport, thanks to investment announced today. As part of the Rural Transport...
2024 Building Back Britain Online Conference Back when Boris Johnson was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, the government committed to a mission of ‘levelling up’ the country. With the aim of...
Mayors warn of transport challenges hindering growth Mayors across the North of England have come together to warn the government of the decline of rail service standards from operator Northern. A letter...
A budget to boost the economy, public services, and infras... In her first Budget as Chancellor, Rachel Reeves has outlined measures that will fix the foundations of the economy, and set out how she plans to...
Transport for health and sustainability Transport for Greater Manchester has outlined its ambitions for children and young people across the region to increase their use of active and public...
Call for further devolution in London The London Assembly has called for further devolution from the government over the running of rail services in the city. This is in order to ensure...
EV Charging Maintenance and Future-proofing: Delivering fo... The rollout of electric vehicle infrastructure is integral in ensuring that the introduction of electric vehicles is successful. Not only is the...
Government moves to tackle spiralling HS2 costs The Secretary of State for Transport has announced new measures that will control the cost of delivering HS2, whilst getting the project back on track...
New senior appointment for combined authority West Yorkshire Combined Authority has confirmed the appointment of a new director, as the mayor looks to strengthen her senior leadership team. Tim...
Jobs and transport boosted through major investment The Department for Transport has confirmed that jobs are also to be supported through significant government backing for new electric buses. As the...
Major growth and opportunity in transport A new manufacturing plant has been opened by Transport Secretary Louise Haigh today, following joint investment from the public and private sectors...
Ep. 62. Changing mindsets Whilst not necessarily one of the ‘big ticket’ items that councils are responsible for, the importance of highways cannot be understated. Providing a...
Bee Network: A year on Transport for Greater Manchester is celebrating the first anniversary of its pioneering Bee Network. Launching a year ago, the network saw buses...
Combined Authority approves new station funding Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has confirmed that it has approved the investment for the new Liverpool Baltic Station. In support of the...
EVs: Government announces major investment into zero emiss... In a major move towards net zero, the UK Government has announced that £88m of investment will support 46 innovative projects harnessing the power of...
Hydrogen and sustainable energy in defence The government has confirmed that a significant step forward has been made in its use of sustainable energy sources within Defence. This step comes as...
Government putting bus control in hands of local leaders The government has unveiled new measures that will allow local leaders to take control of bus services. Being put before Parliament today, the Buses...
Innovative scheme announced for city region transport The Mayor of Greater Manchester has confirmed that the cost of travelling across the city region is to be slashed for communities, as part of the...
Transport hub boosting employment and economy Midlands Connect has announced that major economic and employment boosts are expected through the delivery of the Midlands Rail Hub programme...
Transport reform reaches final Commons stages The Department for Transport has confirmed that government plans to overhaul rail transport have been boosted. With the Passenger Railway Services...
Ep 60. Transport, community, and the economy Transport, as an enabler, can play an integral role in many of the priorities that government of all levels are trying to achieve. Whether it is...
Making Wales a global active travel leader The first report into active travel in Wales has been published, with this outlining how the nation can become a global leader in the area. Published...
Travel helping to realise youth potential Westmorland and Furness Council has announced an improved grant that will support young people in the region realise their full potential by...
First look at city region’s new transit option Residents in the Liverpool City Region are being given a first look at the new vehicle that will be improving their journeys around the region, thanks...
Community electric vehicle trial launched Suffolk County Council has announced that it is launching a trial that will see residents able to access electric vehicles on a short-term basis...
Vision Zero Strategy: West Yorkshire Commits to Safer Road... West Yorkshire Combined Authority has confirmed that it has officially launched a plan to end all road deaths and serious injuries in the region by...
2024 Public Sector Highways and Transport Networks Online ... Transport connections are integral to delivering economic growth, job opportunities, and improved outcomes for communities around the country. Whilst...
Is Manchester living up to its potential? Manchester City Council has today published its State of the City Report for the last year. This report comes as the council works on its ‘Our...
Key transport infrastructure funding Transport infrastructure is receiving a boost in Greater Manchester after members of the Bee Network Committee approved a new funding boost for key...
Benefitting from public transit control Communities across South Yorkshire are benefitting from public control of the tram system, four months on from the day when control was regained. The...
Transport and place-based boosts As part of almost £50 million of investment, North Yorkshire Council is transforming public spaces in towns across the county. With funding coming...
Mayor’s transport priorities supported The North East Combined Authority has confirmed that plans have been approved for millions of pounds worth of investment to be put into transport...
Mayor leads talks on transit plans The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire has met with rail industry leaders to discuss the opportunities on offer from both parties to drive connectivity...
Transport decarbonisation investment The Scottish Government has announced that investment is being committed to the delivery of new net-zero transport measures. Thanks to a new...
Kickstarting public bus control West Midlands Combined Authority has announced that the region’s leaders have decided to begin the process of bringing the bus network under public...
Plan for city region to be the best Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has confirmed that the Mayor has released his plans for how the city region can become ‘the best place to...
King’s Speech confirms government direction This morning saw the King delivering his speech at the State Opening of Parliament, during which he confirmed the new government’s direction. As...
Transport body appoints senior director Midlands Connect has announced that it has appointed a new senior director, as it looks to strengthen strategic leadership within the organisation...
Hi-tech transport collaboration Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has announced a new hi-tech collaboration between scientists in Liverpool and South Korea. This collaboration...
Recruiting to kickstart mass transit West Yorkshire Combined Authority has announced workforce changes that will support the delivery of its mass transit plans. As part of this, plans are...
Council’s public transport improvement plan A new plan has been approved to introduce changes to bus services across Staffordshire, in the hope that more residents will start using them...
Bus fares to increase as industry struggles with rising co... Regional bus fares are set to rise as the industry struggles to meet rising costs. The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has stated that fares...
Proposals for SEND support Senior councillors within Leeds City Council are to consider proposed changes to the way that the council provides SEND learners with transport...
New government to be supported by new council A new Council for Net Zero Transport has been established to support the next government to achieve further decarbonisation of transport. The council...
City region on track for most accessible transport Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has announced that additional funding is being committed to ensuring that developments can be made in...
EV Charging Funding and Procurement: Explore what’s availa... One of the most important parts of securing the future of a region’s electric vehicle infrastructure is making sure that there correct funding and...
Transport bringing social and economic benefits The Mayors of Greater Manchester and Liverpool City Region have come together to launch a new rail board, which will help to maximise the economic and...
Mayor’s plan to control buses More than £75 million has been spent by the West Midlands Combined Authority over 18 months on subsidies to keep the region’s buses on the road...
AI striving to unlock growth and investment Digital Catapult has announced that companies across the country are to benefit from new artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies...
Major nationalisation pledge With local elections looming, and a general election on the horizon, the Labour Party has set out its plans for a major transport shake up by bringing...
Wales collaborating on road safety The Welsh Government has announced that it is working alongside local authorities and communities to ensure that the implementation of its 20mph speed...
LEVI Fund Masterclass: How to maximise the impact of your ... Decarbonisation efforts are well underway around the country, and one way that the nation’s carbon emissions are being lowered is through the...
New policies to support net zero The Scottish Government has announced that it is introducing a host of new policies that will step up its action on climate change. Focusing mainly on...
Sadiq Khan launches Mayoral manifesto Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has launched the manifesto that will underpin his bid for another term in office. A number of pledges come as part of the...
Cutting edge transport projects backed by government The Department for Transport has announced a new competition that is aiming to inspire innovation and economic growth across transport. Through the...
Backing for Edinburgh’s growth plans The City of Edinburgh Council has confirmed that the Scottish Government has supported its plans for the development of the city. Following a 15-month...
Somerset’s highways partnership Somerset Council has announced that it has signed a new contract that marks ‘a new era’ in the county’s highway maintenance. Coming into action on the...
EV charging for your local authority: The start of your EV... Electric vehicles are the future. Despite the government making the decision to push back the deadline for the sales of new petrol and diesel vehicles...
Government open to supporting northern transport developme... In a written statement to parliament, Transport Secretary Mark Harper has announced that the government will be willing to consider options to...
Further public transport decarbonisation funding The Department for Transport has announced funding to support cleaner and more reliable public transport across 25 local authorities. Investment worth...
HS2 alternative proposed by Mayors Andy Burnham and Andy Street are currently supporting work towards establishing a new, cheaper alternative to cancelled phase of HS2, with preliminary...
Northern transport plan to be approved A plan to develop the groundwork on which sustainable and inclusive economic growth in the North of England will be based, is set to be approved by...
Plan for West Yorkshire tram established West Yorkshire Combined Authority has established the plans for a new mass transit tram system between Leeds and Bradford, with proposals set to be...
London collaborates to support care leavers Thanks to a coordinated, city-wide effort young people leaving care in London are to benefit from a number of new support measures. Boroughs across...
Midlands rail funding to benefit transport and economy People in the midlands are set to benefit from improved transport links thanks to a new government funding boost for the Midlands Rail Hub. The...
Transport Scotland summit on road safety Today (28th February 2023) sees Transport Scotland hosting a summit that will see key road safety partners coming together to discuss how to tackle...
Transport funding for the North and Midlands The UK Government has announced that improvements to transport within the North and the Midlands will be achievable thanks to the allocation of almost...
New National Highways Chair announced The Department for Transport has announced the new Chair of National Highways has been appointed, with Sir Gareth Rhys Williams taking up the role...
More levelling up funding committed The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced provisional investment allocations for the second Levelling Up Fund. One of the...
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough planning for EV takeover Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority has announced that it is planning for the next step in the transition to cleaner transport, by...
Ending road deaths in Greater Manchester Today sees the launch of an online survey for those living in Greater Manchester to have their say on new plans to improve safety on the region’s...
Rail minister speaking at northern transport conference Today sees Transport for the North’s Annual Conference, with Minister of State for Rail Huw Merriman playing his part as a keynote speaker. High...
£866m West Yorkshire budget boosts transport, jobs & Bradf... West Yorkshire Combined Authority has announced that it has approved its annual budget for 2024/25. The majority of the spending will be focused on...
London to trial off-peak Fridays for economic recovery The Mayor of London has announced that a groundbreaking new trial will be run that will see public transport fares made off-peak on Fridays. With the...
Green light for Tees Valley’s transport improvements A unanimous vote has seen the package of measures to improve transport in the Tees Valley approved, with the Mayor and the Cabinet all in agreement...
London active travel scheme enhanced A major active travel scheme in London is being boosted by significant improvements, as Transport for London looks to make transport easier, more...
DWP and HS2 partnership creates opportunities in West Midl... Unemployed people in the West Midlands are being supported into work on the HS2 project, thanks to government-backed recruitment hubs. Celebrated by...
Driving net zero Marking a new year full of Online Conferences, Public Sector Executive brought key insight into the world of decarbonisation and transport yesterday...
Jobs and decarbonised transport for the North East Government funding is being allocated to new projects that will support decarbonised transport projects in the North East. Through the Department for...
Dynamic growth for Carlisle Cumberland Council has announced that plans are in place to grow Carlisle through dynamic projects and enhancements. Backed by capital investments...
No More Road Casualties: Birmingham Unveils Vision Zero Bl... Birmingham City Council has begun consultation on a new Road Harm Reduction Strategy, designed to reduce the number of road accidents resulting in...
HS2 funding used for airport railway development Tees Valley Combined Authority has announced that it will be utilising some of the £1 billion of redirected HS2 funding to construct a new railway...
Modelling supports clean air plan Greater Manchester Combined Authority has stated that new modelling shows how air quality improvements can be achieved without the need for a charging...
Electric transport plans accelerating Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has announced that expansion plans for the region’s electric bus fleet are to speed up. As Mayor Steve...
Department for Transport rolls out £34m funding boost for ... Millions of people in the North West of England are set to benefit from almost £34m of government investment to tackle traffic congestion, cut journey...
‘Huge’ green investment for future Glasgow City Council has announced that it is bringing forward plans for its own green funding model, with the aim of injecting massive investment...
Liverpool forging closer foreign ties Liverpool City Region is to collaborate with the German city of Hamburg on measures such as trade, culture, transport, skills, urban regeneration, and...
Major transport and regeneration in Scotland Six projects in Scotland are to benefit from more than £100 million of levelling up funding, with regeneration and transport taking the focus. Coming...
Transport for the North welcomes National Infrastructure A... Transport for the North has announced that it has welcomed the second National Infrastructure Assessment, following its recognition of the role that...
Major city mobility challenge sees York shortlisted York has become one of only two European cities to be announced on the shortlist for a major city mobility challenge. The challenge, launched in the...
Department for Transport not on target for active travel A new report from the Public Accounts Committee has outlined that the Department for Transport is not on track to meet its active travel objectives...
Leading the charge: How local authorities can spearhead th... From energy efficiency initiatives to sustainable transportation, local authorities hold a unique position to influence the net zero transition. The...
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough EV plans accelerating Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority has announced that its sustainable transport programme is picking up pace, with additional electric...
First tranche of redirected HS2 funding announced The Department for Transport has announced where the first tranche of the redirected HS2 funding will be allocated, following promises that the...
West Midlands at the top for climate efforts West Midlands Combined Authority has announced that it has once again been confirmed as one of the leading regions when it comes to tackling climate...
Government funding helping with bus improvements in Oxford... Thanks to government funding, Oxfordshire County Council is set to put a cap on Sunday single bus fares, as part of a project to improve services and...
Government funding for innovation in transport The Department for Transport is boosting the provision of zero emission trucks and helping to drive employment and innovation through new funding. In...
Civil service relocation commitment for West Midlands The Government has reiterated its commitment to opening another civil service hub in the West Midlands, as the Deputy Prime Minister met with Mayor...
Funding secured for active and public transport in Leeds Leeds City Council has announced that five schemes in the city have been successful in securing government funding to help boost active and...
Greener and cleaner council vehicles in Cumberland Cumberland Council is taking further measures to ensure that more of its vehicles are more environmentally friendly, thanks to a new trial. In order...
Government funding for EV tech The Department for Business and Trade has announced that 20 projects at the cutting edge of net zero technology have been awarded funding to help...
HS2 cancelled: Major reinvestment into transport projects ... The final day of the Conservative Party Conference saw the Prime Minister announce that the northern leg of HS2 would be scrapped, following much...
Andy Burnham advocating for place-based net zero approach Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is advocating for net zero funding to be based on local flexibility, as well as being supported by a stable and...
LGA calls on government to trust councils on transport The Local Government Association has called on the government to trust councils with transport powers, following the announcement of a long-term plan...
Bus services improved and protected through funding The Department for Transport has announced that it is making funding available for the improvement and protection of bus services around the country...
New transport hub in West Midlands According to West Midlands Combined Authority, a new extension to rail links will provide a major transport hub for Wolverhampton. From yesterday...
Tees Valley set for ambitious travel programme Tees Valley Combined Authority is currently in the process of seeking views on its ambitious vision to connect the region’s transport network with...
Digital innovations improving transport links Cheaper, safer and more accessible journeys are on the horizon, thanks to new government guidance that has been launched today. The new Mobility as a...
EV infrastructure supported by location data Today, the Geospatial Commission has published a new report that aims to support local authorities as they make decisions on where EV infrastructure...
Young people supported for education travel Westmorland and Furness’ young people are being supported as they travel for education, learning and training, through a new grant scheme. Funding...
Ministry of Defence supporting EV transition The Ministry of Defence has announced that the first of three hydrogen-fuelled charging facilities have been launched by the Defence Support...
Funding approved for transport developments in Hull Hull City Council has announced that it is approved funding to deliver on a number of transport investments, with active travel and safety being...
Solar parking and EV infrastructure in Portsmouth Portsmouth City Council has announced that a new project has begun, to improve solar panel provision and EV infrastructure for the community. Situated...
‘Pioneering’ new road scheme to improve safety of pedestri... St Helens Borough Council has confirmed that completion is nearing on a pioneering new scheme that will help provide further safety for pedestrians...
LGA analysis compares UK road funding with other OECD nati... The Local Government Association has announced that UK local road repair spending has been reduced more than nearly all of the other nations in the...
Council changing fleet operations through new solar car p... Northumberland County Council has launched a new ‘state-of-the-art’ solar car port array, which will be used change the way that the council’s fleet...
Road safety address in joint statement from local leaders A joint statement has been published by leaders in the West Midlands, outlining how they plan on making the roads safer for people in the region. The...
EV uptake could lead to huge economic benefits in Midlands According to research published by Midlands Connect, an acceleration in the uptake of electric vehicles could deliver huge economic benefits for the...
LGA responds to PM call for low traffic neighbourhood revi... Amid reports that the Prime Minister has ordered a review of low traffic neighbourhoods, the Local Government Association has stated that it would not...
Changes to accelerate vital infrastructure delivery The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced that it is planning to accelerate the speed of the planning process for major...
Report outlines lack of awareness over local authority par... A new report has been released by the Local Government Information Unit, outlining how the majority of decision-makers at local council level don’t...
Calls for Chancellor to remove growth inhibitions Cambridge and Peterborough Combined Authority has announced that the Chancellor has been urged to agree to improvements to transport connections that...
Ambitious city centre transformation set to begin City of Bradford Metropolitan Council has announced that the next phase of the ambitious plans to regenerate the city are set to begin this summer...
Significant bus improvement funding for North East The Department for Transport has announced that residents of the North East are to benefit from improved bus services thanks to government support. On...
Looking into how communities can be supported by car parks In order to discover how public car parks can be used to help meet the needs of communities as they look to thrive, a survey is being carried out in...
Call for sustained transport support The Transport Committee has announced that the government must keep its focus on improving bus services all over the country, with the Chair of the...
West Midlands Police working alongside local authority West Midlands Police has announced that it is working alongside its partners in local authorities to continue cracking down on instances of dangerous...
Government funding for improved local transport connection... The Department for Transport has announced that it is committing to the improvement of local transport connections and economic growth, through the...
Regional travel scheme for community benefit Newcastle City Council has announced that discussions are ongoing to rollout out a successful initiative that saw young people offered free transport...
West Yorkshire’s five-mission plan West Yorkshire Combined Authority has announced that its council leaders, along with Mayor Tracy Brabin, have launched new regional missions, that...
Tens of thousands of homes unlocked through TfL extension Through the boosting of connectivity, London could see tens of thousands of new homes unlocked as well as supporting a significant number of jobs...
Better community transport links in West Midlands Following approval from the Department for Transport, West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is able to continue with planning for further transport...
Significant funding for active travel The Welsh Government has announced that it is investing significant funding into improving active travel journeys around the country. Walking and...
Vital Manchester services being protected through funding The Department for Transport has announced that vital transport services in Greater Manchester are to protected thanks to an additional funding...
Boost for Welsh EV charging infrastructure The Welsh Government has announced increased funding to increase electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the country. With petrol and diesel...
Greater Manchester vision for zero road deaths and serious... Dame Sarah Storey, Greater Manchester’s Active Travel Commissioner, has stated that it is the region’s plan to eliminate road deaths and serious...
Government funding innovative transport solutions The Department for Transport has announced that more than sixty projects are being allocated government funding to help them develop and test new...
Birmingham launches air quality fund Birmingham City Council has announced the establishment of a new fund that will help to improve the air quality of the area by funding support schemes...
Bee Network buses handed over Transport for Greater Manchester has announced that it has taken receipt of the very first buses to form the Bee Network fleet. The Mayor of Greater...
Train services throughout the north to be bolstered throug... The UK Government is set to deliver a package of key benefits for the North of England, with passengers soon to become beneficiaries of a reduced...
Infrastructure for a ‘more prosperous, inclusive, and sust... In order to deliver a future of growth for the nation’s capital, London Councils has announced the unveiling of key infrastructure projects, with all...
Improved cycling and walking route funding to benefit mill... The Department for Transport has announced that it is committing significant funding to the development of cycling and walking schemes that will...
Liberty Charge rebrands to promote ‘cleaner air for all’ Electric Vehicle Charge Point Operator Liberty Charge has rebranded so that the brand better reflects the idea of supporting ‘cleaner air for all’...
Progress in Wrexham as gateway plan moves forward Wrexham Council has announced that plans are under proposition to continue development to the gateway project, which will see improvements to key...
Wakefield roads to receive further investment if approved ... An investment of £13m will be provided by Wakefield Council to be put towards the improvement and maintenance of the district’s roads and footpaths...
Financial pressures and driver confidence leads to scrappi... The UK Government has confirmed that it is scrapping all plans for the delivery of new smart motorways, following the commitments the Prime Minister...
Decarbonisation and innovation boosted through new governm... The UK Government has announced that it is launching a new forum to help drive forward the freight sector, through sustainability and decarbonisation...
Government launches £400m investment package to boost sust... The UK’s journey to net zero is set for a boost after the Government detailed a range of measures to turbocharge the country’s transition to electric...
London borough partners with char.gy to deliver on-street ... One of the UK’s fastest growing EV charging networks has agreed a milestone agreement with the London Borough of Merton to drastically improve the...
London communities connected through new Cycleways Transport for London has announced that increased Cycleways are being implemented in five boroughs of the capital, with benefits for reduced traffic...
Manchester’s devolution deal marks ‘seismic shift’ in powe... The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced that a new devolution deal for Manchester, has been signed between the...
Great British Railways announce winners of competition to ... Derby City Council has announced that it has been successful in the competition to decide where the new home of Great British Railways will be...
Government funding for further public transport developmen... The government has unveiled a new project aiming to further develop and support the bus sector, with the Roads Minister announcing government funding...
London MPs urging government to boost growth through Budge... According to cross-party MPs in London, the government must use the upcoming budget to help support economic growth in the capital. The group, from...
Char.gy hit installation milestone of 2000 public EV charg... Electric vehicle charging provider Char.gy has announced that it has, today, installed its 2000th lamppost charger, with an upturn in the number of...
Government funding for zero emission buses around England The Department for Transport has announced that it will be helping communities in four different regions of England with the decarbonisation of public...
Call for levelling up of East of England comes from MPs an... MPs and council leaders from across the East of England have come together to call for immediate action from the government, in regard to the...
Electric vehicle infrastructure to be bolstered by £56m fu... Drivers across the UK are set to benefit from improved electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, as the Government moves to electrify everywhere...
Active travel boosted by significant government funding The Department for Transport has announced that there is to be a significant funding boost to support improvements to active travel, as well as local...
Wales investing in transport innovation The Welsh Government has released an update on the progress of new transport plans across the country, with significant investment helping to deliver...
Research hub to support resilience and decarbonisation The Government has announced that it is pledging significant funding to supporting the decarbonisation of transport through innovation, as it...
Levelling up money supporting transport developments in La... Rossendale Borough Council has announced that transport links in the area are to be improved thanks to levelling up funding secured by Lancashire...
Bracknell Forest local plan nearing adoption Bracknell Forest Council has announced that it is publishing feedback from the Government’s planning inspectors regarding the draft local plan. The...
Housing regulations and the pandemic forcing a change of p... The Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk have announced that there are plans for the town or Hunstanton to get a new multi-user hub, with a...
Government funding highway decarbonisation through innovat... The Department for Transport has announced that government funding will be used to help develop innovative projects that allow for reduced emissions...
Liverpool to go ahead with plans to transform city mobilit... Liverpool City Council has confirmed that it has been given the go ahead to press on with plans to improve the way that people get around the city...
Yearly savings from new EV charging plan The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has announced that there can be big savings every year, thanks to their new plan for smart...
New EV infrastructure for Hinckley and Bosworth Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council have announced that new electric vehicle charge points have been installed in the area, with more to come as...
Government launching fund for freight innovation The Department for Transport has announced that the Government is aiming to make freight in the UK cleaner and more efficient. Up to 36 small and...
North East devolution reaches crucial agreement The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities announced a historic deal has been agreed for devolution in the North East of England, over...
Welsh Draft Budget to protect the most vulnerable The Welsh Government has announced that the Draft Budget for 2023-24 will help to protect public services, as well as the most vulnerable people in...
Major EV infrastructure investment in Ealing Ealing council have announced that there is to be a major boost to the area’s electric vehicle charging infrastructure, thanks to their partnership...
Council leader responds to ULEZ expansion The leader of Havering Council has responded to the expansion of London’s Ultra-Low Emission Zone into the borough, with a focus on how the zone will...
London transport given boost by Mayoral funding Bus services in central and inner London have been handed a lifeline, through extra funding from the Mayor of London. Due to the government’s Covid-19...
The North needs almost 500 chargers a week to support ambi... Evidence presented by Transport for the North has shown that the North of England will need up to 161,000 electric vehicle charge points across the...
Speed limit change can benefit Welsh economy According to new research published this weekend, the national rollout of a lower speed limit in Wales could save considerable amounts for the Welsh...
Millions saved through streetlight sustainability Suffolk County Council have announced that they are nearing completion on a project to replace streetlights with more sustainable alternatives. The...
Northern Ireland investment in zero emission buses The Northern Irish Department for Infrastructure has announced an investment of nearly £100 million to deliver zero emission buses, as well as the...
Octopus Energy Generation funding for Northern England’s E... Octopus Energy Generation has announced it’s first investment in electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the UK, with an emphasis on accelerating...
North Northamptonshire Council commits to EV charging inve... North Northamptonshire Council has announced its intention to install almost 100 new, on-street, electric vehicle charging sockets, across sites all...
Thousands of jobs to be filled in West Midlands West Midlands Combined Authority has announced that they are to fill thousands of jobs in the region’s transport industry, following the publishing of...
York council gives update on levelling up bids City of York Council has announced that they have received an update on the status of the bids they submitted to receive funding from the government...
Warrington kick-starting next phase of EV charging rollout Warrington Borough Council has partnered with electric vehicle charging provider Be.EV to support their rapid charging provision. The council has been...
Improvements for transport in South Wales The Welsh Government has announced that there is to be improvement to transport facilities in South Wales, as part of the Metro Plus Programme. The...
Liberty Charge completes Paua integration for business acc... The UK’s fastest growing Electric Vehicle charge point operator has completed integration with Paua, allowing Paua users with access to their 650...
Road and rail connectivity improvements key to levelling u... Transport for the East Midlands and Midlands Connect have come together to prove that improving road and rail links are key to levelling up the East...
Local authorities hold the key to commercial EV take up Local authorities can encourage the uptake of electric commercial vehicles with a few simple steps and some fresh thinking, explains Giles Benbow...
Oxfordshire transport planning approach approved Oxfordshire County Council has announced that a new document has been approved that will help the council to achieve their transport and connectivity...
Peterborough submit levelling up bid to improve transport Peterborough City Council have submitted a bid for a share of the government’s Levelling Up Fund to develop the area around Peterborough Train Station...
Flintshire’s Levelling Up Round Two bid Flintshire County Council have announced that their bid for a share of the second round of the government’s Levelling Up Fund has been backed by MPs...
Report outlines Leicester’s net zero ambitions Leicester City Council have outlined what they need to do to achieve their ambitions of net zero carbon emissions by 2030, thanks an independent...
Major EV infrastructure boost through government pilot The Department for Transport has announced that there is to be a major boost to the number of electric vehicle charge points, as part of a pilot to...
Bus services around the country to be protected through go... The Department for Transport has announced a funding package to ensure that over 160 bus operators are able to keep services running and provide...
Bradford Council’s levelling up bid for Keighley Bradford Council has announced the details of it’s levelling up bid for Keighley, to create jobs and grow the local economy. A bid of £19 million has...
Mayoral criticism of Government’s levelling up approach Oliver Coppard, Mayor of South Yorkshire, has warned that the government’s approach to the levelling up project is failing and, ultimately, costing...
Leeds ambition shown with levelling up hopes Leeds City Council is showing ambition, thanks to six separate bids to the second round of the government’s levelling up funding. Looking to deliver...
Liberty Charge report sparks call for review into EV infra... Liberty Charge is calling for a review and reallocation of the funding being given to local authorities regarding electric vehicle infrastructure...
Warrington submits levelling up bid to boost health and tr... Warrington Borough Council has confirmed that it has submitted three bids for a share of the government’s Levelling Up Fund, with the aim of raising...
EV charging boost for the Midlands Midlands Connect has announced the launch of a new electric vehicle planning tool, with the aim of revolutionising the installation of public charging...
Six top tips for local authorities to navigate the rollout... As more and more local authorities address the urgent need to accelerate the EV infrastructure roll out, clarity and straightforward objective advice...
Greening neighbourhoods, twice over How public EV charging can enhance the public realm Taking petrol and diesel cars off the road is a key near-term requirement in the battle against...
Bolton levelling up plan to upgrade town centre and travel Bolton Council has announced the submission of two bids for a share of the government’s Levelling Up Fund, with £40 million being requested to help...
Push for alternative travel in Leeds Leeds City Council have announced that they are to open up bus lanes for motorcyclists in order to support alternative forms of travel. Starting on...
Rail upgrades for the North West, but local leaders want m... The government have announced that there is to be a much-needed upgrade to the train journey between York and Manchester, via Leeds and Huddersfield...
Levelling up funding injection could reduce regional ineq... Rochdale Borough Council has announced that it is to bid for £40 million worth of levelling up funding, to pave the way for major projects across the...
Department for Transport block Lancashire rail link plans After submitting the Skelmersdale Rail Link Strategic Outline Business Case in September 2021, West Lancashire Borough Council were notified of its...
King’s Lynn and West Norfolk agree to levelling up bid to ... The Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk has agreed to the preferred option for their levelling up bid. The proposal will see Hunstanton...
St Helens to consider levelling up bids At a cabinet meeting this week, St Helens Council will be discussing details of potential levelling up bids for the St Helens North constituency and...
Nottinghamshire County Council to launch levelling up bid Nottinghamshire County Council are set to submit a bid of around £40 million for a share of the government’s levelling up fund. The bid is being...
Sedgemoor District Council bidding to ensure that Cheddar ... Sedgemoor District Council have announced that they have launched a bid for a share of the government’s Levelling Up Fund to improve the village of...
Net zero bus station in Leicester to open next week Leicester City Council has confirmed that their new net zero bus station is set to open and be ready to use from Monday (27th June), with National...
New levelling up bid for Bridgend Bridgend County Borough Council are set to submit a bid for a share of the government’s Levelling Up Fund, as they look to embark on two major local...
East Lancashire set to level up travel Lancashire County Council has submitted a bid to improve the standard of transport in East Lancs, as part of the government’s levelling up strategy...
Government ending the plug-in grant to focus on EV chargin... The UK government has announced that it is ending the plug-in car grant today, in order to focus on supporting the improvement of electric vehicle (EV...
Bristol to benefit from more jobs, homes, and opportunitie... Bristol is set to benefit from its biggest ever regeneration project as levelling up funding aims to create thousands of new homes and jobs in the...
Liberty Charge: Government falling short of EV infrastruct... Electric vehicle charge point operator Liberty Charge has warned that the government is falling short in electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure funding...
Liberty Charge and AppyWay partner to transform EV chargin... Electric Vehicle (EV) Charge Point operator Liberty Charge have partnered with AppyWay, a data-driven intelligent mobility and kerbside management...
North of England doubling EV registrations, as government ... With the doubling of the number of electric vehicles in the north of England, the government are starting to see their net zero plans take off. The...
Staffordshire County Council set aside funds for school tr... Staffordshire County Council have set aside over one and a half million pounds to protect school transport contracts, as fuel costs rise. The council...
Northumberland Council to welcome Bus Service Improvement ... An award of more than £160m to improve bus services in the North East of England is set to be welcomed by Northumberland County Council. The...
Lancashire County Council uses recycled car tyres to resur... Recycled car tyres have been used to resurface roads in Lancashire, as part of an innovative new scheme by the county council. Using a new technique...
UK Government funds £2m of innovative transport proposals A collective £1.95m funding pot has been awarded by the Department for Transport (DfT) to 51 innovative transport projects aimed at improving services...
First Oyster-style contactless ticketing system outside Lo... The first Oyster-style contactless ticketing system outside of London has launched in Nottingham after the council were awarded £2.7m funding from the...
Government to invest £30m into highway decarbonisation pro... A number of pioneering decarbonisation projects on the UK highways are set to be supported by a £30m investment by the Government. Funded by the...
Oldham Council brings a number of key services in-house As the public sector rolled into a new tax year this April, Oldham Council was undergoing significant structural changes as it brought a number of key...
£10m local authority funding boost for domiciliary care in... The Welsh Government has announced a further £10m will be provided to local authorities to support domiciliary care and increase service provision in...
Bristol council considers £12m lighting upgrade to cut ene... A £12m investment into energy-saving LED street lighting is to be put to Bristol City Council to consider today (April 5, 2022), which would aim to...
Government confirms £5.7bn transport funding settlements The Department for Transport (DfT) has written to metro mayors of the seven city regions eligible for a share of the £5.7bn City Region Sustainable...
‘Pioneering’ bus trial to be launched by Cornwall Council In a first for a local authority, Cornwall Council will introduce a reduced bus fares pilot scheme later this week following a successful bid secured...
Welsh Government sets out plans for integrated bus network The Welsh Government has unveiled plans to bring forward legislation to change the way bus services are delivered across Wales, with local government...
Blackpool Council awarded £20m zero emission bus funding Blackpool Council have been awarded £20m by the Department for Transport’s Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas (ZEBRA) fund, which will see 115 zero...
Electric vehicle charge point location data project launch... The Geospatial Commission has launched a discovery project to explore how location data can be better utilised to support planning and delivery of...
Councils to bid for charge point funding as part of EV ‘re... Local authorities will bid for their share of a new £450m government fund to support the further introduction of electric vehicles (EVs) around the...
PSE365: How can we decarbonise transport in the public sec... When we consider decarbonisation in the public sector, transport is going to be a key function of it. At our PSE365 virtual event on Public Sector...
Greater Manchester Mayor accelerates London-style transpor... Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has announced a series of major steps to move Greater Manchester towards a London-style public transport...
England’s Economic Heartland appoints new Managing Directo... England’s Economic Heartland (EEH) has appointed Naomi Green as Managing Director to lead the delivery of plans for transport and connectivity...
Plymouth City Council gets tough on persistent parking off... Plymouth City Council is getting tough on persistent parking offenders, as new powers to immobilise and remove the vehicles of persistent evaders and...
Liverpool City Region takes next steps to put buses under ... The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has taken an important step towards a major reform of its buses in a move that would see services taken...
Britain’s first Zero Emission Zone begins in Oxford Britain’s first Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ) has started in Oxford today. Launching as a pilot, it will allow Oxfordshire County Council and Oxford City...
Wandsworth Council leads the charge on EV infrastructure Wandsworth Council is continuing to make significant progress in increasing its electric vehicle (EV) charging point infrastructure throughout the...
Councils warn of scaling back road maintenance due to £500... England’s largest county and rural councils are set to lose almost £500m in local roads maintenance funding by April this year, despite the government...
Greater Manchester authorities granted short delay on Clea... The government has granted permission to Greater Manchester’s authorities to delay the implementation of the region’s Clean Air Zone (CAZ), which was...
£43m of sustainable transport schemes to be decided by Wes... Nearly £43m of sustainable transport schemes will go before a West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) committee next week. Members will be asked to...
Oxford’s Zero Emission Zone pilot to launch at end of Febr... Britain’s first Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ) will begin in Oxford on 28 February 2022, with the pilot launching in a small number of streets in the city...
Scottish Government appoints new Transport Minister Jenny Gilruth has been appointed as the Scottish Government’s Transport Minister, replacing Graeme Dey, who has stood down due to health reasons. Ms...
Durham Council asks government to consider reopening railw... Proposals to reopen a rail connection from Consett to Newcastle upon Tyne have been submitted to the government by Durham County Council. The...
Levelling up: National Infrastructure Commission announces... The National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) is opening a new office in Leeds, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced today, as the government continues...
£20m Suffolk Council investment for highway drainage and f... Suffolk County Council has committed an extra £20m over the next three years into further improving the county’s highway drainage systems and...
Government announces £35m for vital improvements to A40 in... Vital upgrades will be carried out on the A40 to ease congestion, boost local bus services and allow the construction of thousands of new homes in...
WMCA appoints region’s first Cycling and Walking Commissio... Mayor of the West Midlands, Andy Street, has appointed a Cycling and Walking Commissioner to accelerate plans to get more people moving around the...
Getting transport on the road to net zero Transportation is the most polluting sector in the country, with 27% of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions coming from our roads. The challenges facing...
Birmingham City Council agrees 12-year electric vehicle st... Electric vehicle (EV) charging points will appear in greater numbers and at strategic locations across Birmingham, as the council’s Cabinet accepted a...
LGA: Greater investment in buses needed in net zero missio... Investment in bus services is urgently needed if councils are to reduce car journeys, lower carbon emissions and help the UK work towards its net zero...
West Sussex County Council to deliver thousands of EV char... West Sussex County Council has announced plans to install thousands of kerbside electric vehicle (EV) charging points, as part of the UK’s largest...
West Midlands Combined Authority sets out green transport ... Speaking at the Highways UK conference in Birmingham, the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) outlined their vision for a clean, green transport...
Portsmouth City Council produces plan to improve bus servi... Portsmouth City Council has reacted to the government’s National Bus Strategy by producing the city’s Bus Service Improvement Plan. The plan sets out...
World’s first Ultra Low Emission Zone expands to cover Inn... The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today expanded the area covered by the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) from Central London up to, but not...
Government announces £32.7m for new link road in Central B... Central Bedfordshire is set to benefit from £32.7m of government funding to provide a vital new link road, enhancing accessibility and easing...
Wiltshire Council outlines £275k EV infrastructure investm... As part of meeting green objectives for the county, Wiltshire Council have unanimously approved a £275,000 capital cash investment into EV charging...
Solihull Council leads driverless technology trial Solihull has become one of the first places in the UK to see driverless vehicles take to its roads as part of new ground-breaking passenger trials...
Document automation significantly reduces TfL administrati... Transport for London’s (TfL) payroll team has saved 160 days’ administration time a year after the introduction of a secure document automation system...
Cheshire East Council to launch ‘on demand’ rural bus serv... Cheshire East Council is to launch an ‘on demand’ rural bus service to help reduce isolation in some of the more remote parts of the borough. The...
WMCA unveils plans for £2bn investment in region’s transpo... The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has approved bids to two government funds which, topped up with local funds, could secure investment of up...
Rural and coastal economies could see a £51bn a year boost... According to new research commissioned by the Local Government Association (LGA), coastal and rural regions in England and Wales could benefit from a...
Geospatial Commission launches pilots to improve land use ... Three pilots in Devon, the West Midlands and Northern Ireland will test how to identify and improve key data that helps inform decisions on whether...
North Yorkshire Council investment ensures county is prepa... Even at the height of summer, plans are being laid to ensure North Yorkshire is ready for whatever winter might throw at the county and the authority...
Electric vehicle charging scheme to trial in Hackney Hackney will be among the first boroughs in the UK to take part in a pioneering electric vehicles (EV) trial that could save drivers hundreds of...
Highways England accelerates switch to lower carbon asphal... Highways England is accelerating the use of warm mix asphalts as standard across its supply chain as part of a drive towards net zero carbon emissions...
Multimillion-pound initiative to improve local roads acros... A multimillion-pound scheme to improve traffic signals and a commitment to explore how new technology, such as drones and 3D printing, could be used...
Crawley Council wants backing for £45m ‘Mini-Holland’ infr... Crawley Borough Council has submitted an expression of interest to the government, drawn up with West Sussex County Council support, for much needed...
Former Government Minister Tom Harris appointed to HS2 Boa... Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, has appointed former Government Minister and Labour MP, Tom Harris, as a Non-Executive Director to the High Speed...
Highways England announces £200m roads investment across S... Millions of road-users in the South West are set to enjoy safer, quicker and smoother journeys, as Highways England delivers a £200m package of...
Government provides £26.2m funding for Long Stratton Bypas... Norfolk is set to benefit from £26.2m in government funding to help construct the planned A140 Long Stratton Bypass, Roads Minister, Baroness Vere has...
Lambeth Council tackling vandalism at Low Traffic Neighbou... A series of measures are being put in place by Lambeth Council to tackle vandalism at its emergency Low Traffic Neighbourhood schemes, including extra...
Govt approves Oxfordshire Council’s parking enforcement ch... The way parking is controlled in parts of Oxfordshire is set to change in a bid to create safer roads and help traffic flow more freely after the...
DfT announces interest for share of £120m to rollout zero ... The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced it has received 35 Expression of Interest applications for its £120m Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas...
£6.6m road improvements approved by Warwickshire County Co... Warwickshire County Council’s Cabinet has approved funding of up to £6.6m for road improvements along the A452/A46 interchange, known as Thickthorn...
Government announces £24m for vital Nottinghamshire road s... Nottinghamshire will benefit from £24m of government funding, providing vital junction upgrades along an 18-mile stretch of the A614 and A6097 to...
£20m competition winners to power up electric vehicle ‘rev... Projects to power up the electric vehicle (EV) ‘revolution’ have received a boost through the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles’ (OZEV) £20m research...
West Yorkshire CA progresses £19.4m of walking and cycling... Walking and cycling schemes totalling more than £19.4m have moved a step closer following a meeting of West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s Investment...
Highland Council temporarily relax motorhome stopover rest... Highland Council is believed to be the first local authority in the UK to temporarily relax licensing regulations to enable landowners with suitable...
Kirklees Council invests in 25 electric vehicles for housi... Kirklees Council have added 25 new electric vans to their Homes and Neighbourhoods fleet to ensure they make strides towards addressing the climate...
North Yorkshire Council launch highways company North Yorkshire County Council has launched a highways company to look after the area’s network of almost 5,800 miles of roads. Although created by...
Nottinghamshire County Council set up cross-party highways... A cross-party panel to review how to repair and maintain Nottinghamshire’s highways has been given the go ahead by the authority. Councillors voted...
Government announces £38m for major new Devon road scheme A vital new road scheme to improve journey times, provide new cycling and walking routes and support the construction of thousands of homes in Devon...
LGA: Road funding drop could pay for 9.5 million pothole r... Councils could repair more than 9.5 million extra potholes with the funding lost from local road maintenance budgets this year, analysis by the Local...
Liverpool City Region Mayor launches active travel campaig... Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor, Steve Rotheram, has launched a major campaign urging people to ditch their cars for short journeys for the sake of...
Government awards £11.6m funding for Swindon road scheme Transport links between Swindon and a new planned development of more than 4,000 homes are set to be significantly improved, following the awarding of...
Newham Council approve plans to begin £20m green vehicle i... Newham Council have approved plans to begin the replacement of their council vehicle fleet with greener models over the next five years, with a first...
GM Mayor vows to accelerate plans for London-style transpo... Newly re-elected Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has put a transport revolution across the region at the centre of plans for his second...
Half-a-million ultra low emission vehicles now on UK roads The UK is accelerating further towards a greener transport future, as newly released statistics reveal that over half-a-million ultra low emission...
Northumberland County Council's new campaign to promote ac... Northumberland County Council is asking residents to slow down and ‘change gear’ as part of a new campaign to encourage more people to ditch their...
Highland Council and partners set sights on £55m transport... A bid to fund the design and delivery of over £55m worth of transport infrastructure in the Scottish Highlands has been submitted to Transport...
£2.9m DfT funding for Leicester sustainable transport work... New cycling and pedestrian facilities are to be delivered in Leicester due to £2.9 of funding from the Department for Transport (DfT). Part of the...
£3m increase for Moray Council’s road maintenance budget Moray Council’s road maintenance budget for 2021/22 will be £8.5m, an increase of £3m from the previous year, after its budget was passed by the...
Greater Manchester to take local control over buses Greater Manchester is to become the first city region in the UK, outside of London, to have local control over buses in the biggest shake-up of the...
Carbon reducing green bus shelters to be installed in Milt... New living green bus shelters capable of extracting harmful carbon emissions are being installed across Milton Keynes as part of a pilot project...
Hydrogen buses and refuelling facilities for Liverpool Cit... A new project which is seeking to bring 20 hydrogen powered double decker buses to the streets of the Liverpool City Region will take an important...
£3bn bus ‘revolution’ to see councils and operators work t... Councils and bus operators will work in partnership for the benefit of passengers as part of the government’s £3bn National Bus Strategy, which has...
Rochdale Council to bring highways services in-house Rochdale Council is set to bring all highways maintenance functions back in-house in a move that will give the authority more control and flexibility...
WYCA supports Covid recovery with £10.8m investment Projects to deliver homes, improve transport connections and help people who need additional support to travel are progressing with £10.8m of support...
Public funding for 62 electric vehicle charging units in S... Government and local authority funding has led to 62 new dual 22kw fast electric vehicle charging points being installed at 34 sites across Gwent. A...
Leeds City Region’s TCF funded £15.8m Halifax bus station ... Plans for a £15.8m Halifax bus station delivered by West Yorkshire Combined Authority in partnership with Calderdale Council due to funding from Leeds...
JAQU grant to clean up bus emissions in Leicester Leicester City Council has been awarded £672,000 by the government’s Joint Air Quality Unit (JAQU) to help it extend work to clean up exhaust fumes...
Coventry Council enter partnership to develop proposals fo... Coventry City Council has agreed to enter a joint venture partnership to develop proposals for the UK’s first electric car battery plant, known as a...
Solihull Council to give £3.7m loan to Birmingham Airport Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is to give Birmingham Airport a £3.7m loan in order to ‘support the airport’s return to previous passenger and...
Scottish Government funding for electric vehicle charging ... The Scottish Government has awarded £210,000 to test new ways of improving accessibility across ChargePlace Scotland’s electric vehicle charging...
Transport operators praised for Covid-19 help Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps has hailed the efforts of transport operators and employees across the country who have gone above and beyond to...
WMCA give green light to Dudley’s new £24m bus and Metro i... West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) leaders have given the go ahead for the new £24 million Dudley Interchange. The approval of the full business...
OZEV funding brings electric vehicle charging points to No... The first in a series of new electric vehicle charging points are now ready for use in North Somerset, as part of a £7.1m funding package that will...
Regional recovery plans set out in West Midlands HS2 Growt... The development of HS2 in the West Midlands will turbocharge the economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic as it brings forward 175,000 new jobs...
Birmingham City Council agree to pay £18.5m loan to Birmin... Birmingham City Council is to give an £18.5m loan to Birmingham Airport as it struggles due to the Covid pandemic. The airport, which is located in...
Dover Council welcomes border facility plan but calls for ... Dover District Council has welcomed the investment and jobs to be created under plans to establish an Inland Border Facility (IBF) at the White Cliffs...
Surrey County Council approve scheme to cut congestion on ... A scheme designed to reduce congestion on Surrey’s busiest roads has been given the go-ahead by Surrey County Council and is due to start in April...
West Midlands Cycle Hire scheme gets underway The first bikes for the new West Midlands Cycle Hire scheme are on the street following the launch of a trial in Sutton Coldfield. The limited trial...
West of England becomes first UK region to offer e-scooter... People across the West of England are now able to rent an e-scooter and take it home after the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) launched...
Transport Scotland set out plans for future projects Accelerating economic recovery and laying the groundwork for an inclusive, greener transport network will be at the heart of future transport...
Chesterfield Borough Council case study shows benefits of ... A report released by Chesterfield Borough Council, titled ‘Don’t Cut Here!’ has outlined the benefits of HS2 East reaching the borough, which was...
Port of Tilbury’s new £34 million flood defences Construction work has begun on an innovative scheme to improve Tilbury’s flood defences with the installation of new dual-function flood lock gates...
Aberdeen Council launch world’s first hydrogen double-deck... Aberdeen City Council have launched the world’s first hydrogen, double-decker fleet of buses. The zero-emission fleet only produces water from use of...
Basingstoke council turning to electric vehicles in green ... As part of its efforts to reduce its climate impact, Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council has replaced two of its fleet with new all-electric...
Council tax increase to pay for free transport in London The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced that there will be a council tax increase in London to cover the costs of free transport for under-18s...
Cycle routes in Stoke to receive £630k in government fundi... Stoke-on-Trent City Council have received over half a million pounds in funding from the Government’s Active Travel Fund to create two major new cycle...
£29m for Stoke-on-Trent transport Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has today (Dec 02) announced £29m worth of funding for Stoke-on-Trent’s transport network. The funding will focus on...
HS2: Buying review published The Transport Minister, Andrew Stephenson, has announced today (Nov 17) the publication of a range of recommendations that illustrate how land and...
£60m upgrade to Devon’s A361 The Department for Transport have announced £60m to upgrade Devon’s A361, sometimes called the North Devon link road. The road links Devon to the rest...
£200m to protect areas prone to flooding and coastal chang... A Flood and Coastal Resilience Innovation Programme has been announced today (9 Nov) in aid of helping communities improve resilience to flooding and...
Scottish Government announces £500m for bus priority infra... The Scottish Government is continuing its programme of investment for over £500 million in bus priority infrastructure. The Bus Partnership Fund is...
TfGM announce AI controlled “smart” junctions Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) have announced that they will begin to use AI to control traffic on certain junctions. The junctions will make...
£1.7bn given to Transport for London The Government has announced that it will be awarding £1.7bn to Transport for London (TfL). The funds will cover operations up until March 2021 and is...
Government announce A595 upgrade A £12.7m upgrade has been announced for the A595 by the Transport Secretary Grant Shapps today (Oct 27). The upgrade is intended to level up transport...
One in five local authorities may lack sufficient resource... According to new data carried out by the Society of Local Authority Chief Executives (Solace), almost one in five local authority leaders predicts...
£42m upgrade to A630 Minister Baroness Vere has today (Oct 16) given the go-ahead for a multi-million pound upgrade of the A630, one of the main roads into Sheffield. The...
Birmingham to launch government-mandated Clean Air Zone Air quality in the city of Birmingham is set to benefit from a new government-mandated Clean Air Zone which will be launched in June 2021, following a...
Transport Committee considers e-Scooter legislation The Transport Committee has today (Oct 02) released their report into e-Scooters and how legislation could be put in place to ensure that e-Scooters...
East and West Midlands Travel Card Announced A travel card has been announced that is set to cover the East and West Midlands areas. The scheme is set to replace the West Midlands' Swift card and...
Redcar and Cleveland Council roll out e-scooter network Redcar and Cleveland Council has successfully rolled out an e-scooter network across the area for residents and visitors to use. The e-scooters are...
Further devolved powers will help drive West Midlands reco... West Midlands council leaders and Mayor, Andy Street, are calling on the Government to grant additional devolved powers to the region to aid its local...
Calderdale Council approves £101m capital spending program... Calderdale Council have approved a wide range of projects, from highways to schools and housing, as part of a £101m capital spending programme. The...
Highways England inviting feedback on £771m project tender Highways England is undertaking market engagement on the A66 Northern TransPennine road project, valued at £771m according to a prior information...
Blackpool Council bids for £50m from the Towns Fund Blackpool Council submitted a £50m bid to Government yesterday (Aug 6) following public consultation to help shape the town’s future. If successful...
TfL gets underway with major Ultra Low Emission Zone expan... Transport for London (TfL) has progressed with the expansion of the worlds-first Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) as new infrastructure installation...
Ep. 24 A Hydrogen Transport Revolution - Eamonn Ives This week’s episode of Public Sector Voices, covers a hydrogen transport revolution, with Centre for Policy Studies researcher, Eamonn Ives. Eamonn...
Highways England to spend £114m on road improvements Highways England has pledged a £114m package (July 28) to improve well-known motorways and major A roads over the next 12 months. The planned package...
Transport for Buckinghamshire trials 'ground breaking' tec... Transport for Buckinghamshire (July 27) has piloted new technology to make excavation work safer and more cost effective. The ‘ground breaking’...
Council agrees funding for £134m Homes England project Cumbria County Council’s Cabinet agreed a multi million pound funding deal for Carlisle South Link Road yesterday (July 23). The funding agreement...
Prime Minister launches £2bn cycling and walking revolutio... Prime Minister Boris Johnson is launching a £2bn cycling and walking ‘revolution’ today (July 28) including thousands of miles of new bike lanes...
Welsh Government invests £38m into 'golden opportunity for... The Welsh Government has announced today (July 20) a £38m investment package to make Wales a safer place to cycle, scoot and walk. Calling it “A...
Choose your winner for Council of the Month Over the past few weeks, we have received over 140 nominations for Council of the Month, each with inspiring and heart-warming detail of Councils and...
D2N2 LEP awards £6.4m for Regeneration Route Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Local Enterprise Partnership (D2N2 LEP) has awarded £6.4m from its Local Growth Fund Allocation to part...
Tees Valley pilots UK's first e-scooter trial Yesterday (July 13) saw the Tees Valley become the first place in the UK to launch e-scooter trials, after Mayor Ben Houchen successfully campaigned...
£705m investment into infrastructure, jobs and tech at GB-... The UK Government announced a £705m investment package yesterday (July 12) to fund infrastructure, jobs and technology at the GB-EU border. Included...
Councils given new powers to protect cyclists Local authorities in England will be given new powers to make journeys safer for cyclists, announced by Cycling Minister Chris Heaton-Harris today...
Clearing London’s Road to Recovery Gareth Powell - TfL Managing Director for Surface Transport When most people think of London, the first image that springs to mind is of a double...
Councils differing approach to reintroducing parking charg... This week will see the return of car park charges set by local councils, but different authorities will be approaching it in different ways. The...
East Midlands £2.6bn transport plan to boost HS2 links at ... The East Midlands region has been promised a huge economic boost with a £2.7bn multimodal transport plan published this week (May 28). The plan has...
Birmingham City Council fines Amey £50m over bollard repai... Birmingham City Council has fined highways firm Amey £48.5m after the contractor failed to replace two damaged sets of roadside bollards, the latest...
Government backs towns and cities The Welsh Government has announced the extension of its Transforming Towns Placemaking Grant for an additional two years, with a substantial £26...
Employment Hub Gets Major Funding Leeds City Council is welcoming the announcement that it is set to receive £2.3million of funding to help more people find and maintain work. The...
Marches Forward Partnership Board Set to Revolutionise Reg... The Marches Forward Partnership is set to reach a significant milestone in its development with the establishment of the Marches Forward Partnership...
Thousands of households to save £3m a year in fuel bills a... Thousands of families across the region are set to save a combined £3 million a year on their household fuel bills as part of an unprecedented shift...
The £6 Billion Plan to Supercharge the Visitor Economy Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram has welcomed Government plans to slash red tape for the hospitality sector in a boost for the city region’s...
Tees Valley is set for a digital revolution! A transformative package of proposals to create 2,000 skilled jobs, regenerate key town centre sites and help Tees Valley become a global powerhouse...
Mayor Dan Norris leads £5m youth employment initiative Nearly £5 million of funding has been secured by the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, led by Mayor Dan Norris, to support young people...
Katharine Hammond Appointed As Chief Exec Katharine Hammond has been appointed the new Chief Executive of South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA). Following an extensive recruitment...
Bill to boost local communities A groundbreaking Bill designed to create jobs and drive economic growth across Scotland by promoting investment in communities has been published...
Councils warn of financial catastrophe in 12 months time Councils have warned that there is just 12 months to avert a financial catastrophe for local authorities, with £6bn in special educational needs and...
Vital government funding for family services The government is taking significant steps to prevent vulnerable children from falling through the cracks by restoring essential family support...
Welsh Government approves major investment package The Senedd has approved the Welsh Government's Second Supplementary Budget for 2024-2025, a £789 million funding package aimed at substantial...
Multimillion-pound investment gives rocket boost to South ... The South West will benefit from a multimillion-pound investment from leading German space company OHB, creating up to 50 specialist jobs in Bristol...
WMCA Board approves £1.2bn Budget to drive growth, jobs, h... Hundreds of millions of pounds will be invested by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) over the coming 12 months to drive economic growth...
‘Northern Arc’ linked by a Liverpool-Manchester Railway co... A concerted focus on the internationally significant investment opportunities in the North West – linked by a new railway – could lead the UK’s...
'Biggest building boom' in a generation through planning r... Homes and key infrastructure that hundreds of thousands of hard-working people and families need will be built quicker thanks to transformative...
Mayor to seek new foreign investment for London at world l... The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, together with local authority leaders and industry partners, is attending MIPIM - the world’s most influential...
Councils collaborate on major regeneration plans Manchester City Council (MCC) and Salford City Council (SCC) have unveiled bold plans for the long-term regeneration of the Strangeways and Cambridge...
Government support to unlock work for sick and disabled pe... In a significant move to tackle economic inactivity, the government plans to deploy 1,000 existing Work Coaches in 2025/26 to provide intensive...
Could it be all change for Oxford Street? The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has launched a public consultation on proposals to breathe new life into Oxford Street. Oxford Street is an area of...
Tees Valley Combined Authority Group Chief Executive To De... Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) Group Chief Executive Julie Gilhespie is to leave her role following an organisational restructure. TVCA is to...
London leaders unveil Growth Plan to turbocharge productiv... The Mayor of London and London Councils have come together with local leaders from business, education and the voluntary sector to launch a bold new...
Report highlights unsustainability of council finances Local government finances are becoming increasingly unsustainable due to rising demand for essential frontline services, delayed finance reform, and...
Liverpool City Region's £11 Billion Investment Opportuniti... The Liverpool City Region is heading to MIPIM 2025 with a bold ambition: to showcase £11 billion-worth of transformative real estate projects to the...
Major investment zone progress Significant strides are being made on the Wrexham and Flintshire Investment Zone, as it looks to bring in major growth and development. This...
Dan McGrail Appointed Interim CEO of Great British Energy ... Dan McGrail has been appointed as the interim Chief Executive Officer of Great British Energy, to help drive forward the government’s Plan for Change...
Manchester Digital Campus gets green light A major government office complex has been given planning consent to be built in Manchester. Manchester Digital Campus will be a state-of-the-art hub...
Liverpool's 2040 Vision: Transforming the Economy with Inc... A public consultation has been launched asking businesses and residents to comment on a vision to grow Liverpool’s multi-billion-pound economy over...
London Councils Urge Government Spending Review to End Fin... The government’s Spending Review presents a crucial chance to resolve the ongoing financial crisis in town hall budgets and stimulate economic growth...
Progress on Manchester Government Hub The Government Property Agency (GPA) has announced a significant milestone in the construction of its new state-of-the-art office building in...
Tom Stannard Takes Helm as Manchester City Council's New C... Tom Stannard has officially begun his tenure as Manchester City Council's new Chief Executive, becoming only the third person to hold this position in...
Government launches AI growth zones In a significant move to revitalise local communities, the UK government has announced the opening of bidding for its AI Growth Zones, a key component...
New Combined County Authority is officially launched Lancashire's new Combined County Authority (CCA) has officially been established. The final legislative process in Parliament was completed last week...
A new era for UK nuclear energy In a revolutionary move to secure Britain's energy future, the Prime Minister has announced the approval of new nuclear power plants across England...
New regeneration project to boost the economy In a significant move to bolster the economy of South Wales, the UK Government has announced £8.2 million in funding for the first regeneration...
Anglesey appoints new Director of Education, Skills and Yo... Isle of Anglesey County Council has appointed Aaron Cadwaladr Evans as its new Director of Education, Skills and Young People. The Director of...
Council Leader welcomes extra funding but warns of challen... The Leader of the council Councillor James Lewis has welcomed new funding for the city after final budget plans for 2025/26 were released today which...
Over £69 billion confirmed for council budgets More than £69 billion in funding for England’s councils has been confirmed today as the government delivers on its commitment to restore trust and...
West Midlands Secures Unprecedented £600M Boost: Major Pow... A single annual payment of £389m has been confirmed for the region as part of an unprecedented shift in power, funding and responsibility from...
Teeside Airport Future Operations Secured as part of New D... Aviation services and technology firm Draken has secured its Teesside Airport operations for the future after agreeing a new deal with the Ministry of...
Heathrow expansion backed as part of economic growth plans The government has confirmed that economic growth is to be kickstarted, thanks to the Chancellor’s support for the expansion of Heathrow Airport. The...
Economy appointments in North East In a significant move to bolster the North East's economic growth, the North East Combined Authority has appointed its new Chair and Vice-Chair of its...
Major boost for economic growth Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a bold new initiative to accelerate economic growth in the UK, unveiling plans for the Oxford-Cambridge Growth...
Scotland’s bid to be closer with Europe The Scottish Government is making a compelling case for closer cooperation with Europe to reduce energy bills and stimulate investment. In...
Mersey Tidal Power Project Gains Overwhelming Public Suppo... Ambitious plans to build the world’s largest tidal power scheme on the River Mersey have received strong support during the first public engagement...
Forging Friendships Across The Pond Sheffield and Pittsburgh have been Sister Cities since 1980. This week, a delegation from Sheffield will visit Pittsburgh to strengthen their bond...
Northern Ireland growth investment In a groundbreaking move to bolster economic development across Northern Ireland, Economy Minister Conor Murphy has announced the allocation of £45...
Herefordshire Council highlights critical funding disparit... Herefordshire Council has said it stands firmly alongside the Rural Services Network (RSN) in challenging the recent provisional local government...
Freeports and economic zones need to “work harder to build... A new guide to special economic zones (SEZ), including freeports and investment zones, finds that they risk rewarding companies whose growth extracts...
Impact on Disposable Incomes Across Cities Revealed in New... No part of the UK has escaped the impact of the flatlining of the UK economy since 2010, according to new analysis published by Centre for Cities in...
Economic Campus Report Reveals Huge Jobs Boost A glowing report has revealed the huge boost a Darlington Government base has made to the town and the wider region. The Darlington Economic Campus...
New council survey targets views on Robin Hood! The first-ever county council survey dedicated to the world-famous Robin Hood legend has been launched. This is a chance for Nottinghamshire residents...
Edinburgh Councillors Poised to Implement Transformative V... In a landmark move, Edinburgh councillors are on the brink of introducing a visitor levy that promises to significantly enhance the city. This...
Devon Councils Clash with Government Over Unitary Council ... Councils across Devon have united to oppose the idea of a unitary council for the county. A joint statement was made following the publication of the...
Tributes paid to Baroness Jenny Randerson It's been announced that Baroness Jennifer Randerson has died aged 76 Jane Dodds MS, Leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats, said: “I am deeply...
Residents to Benefit from New Employment Support Programme Thousands of residents in the Liverpool City Region could receive assistance to find or retain jobs through a new funding initiative. The Connect to...
Sadiq Khan and Emily Thornberry Honoured in 2025 New Year ... Mayor of London Sadiq Khan and Labour MP Emily Thornberry have been recognised in the 2025 New Year Honours List. Sadiq Khan, who has served three...
Tees Valley's 10-Year Transformation A ten-year vision to transform the Tees Valley region with thousands of new long-term jobs and more investment is on track. Figures show 10,671 direct...
County and rural councils claim the government is ‘cherry ... The government has published how much councils will receive next year, but the County Councils Network (CCN) warns that ministers are ‘cherry picking’...
Sheffield's 10-Year Growth Plan: Boosting Economy Through ... A comprehensive ten-year plan aimed at driving economic growth and enhancing the quality of life for residents, workers, and businesses in Sheffield...
Lancashire's Bold New Plan: Transforming Lives, Boosting E... Lancashire County Council has approved a new blueprint outlining its vision, ambitions, and priorities for the next five years. The Council Plan...
Tees Valley Apprenticeships Supercharged with Major New Su... Businesses across Tees Valley are to benefit from the launch of a new programme set to super-charge apprenticeships across the region. Tees Valley’s...
Transforming Local Government Funding: IFS Report Highligh... The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has released a comprehensive report titled "Reforming Local Government Funding in England: The Issues and...
LGA advocates for reallocation of NCS funds to support loc... A recent survey by the Local Government Association (LGA) has revealed a concerning trend: two-thirds of councils have not increased spending on youth...
Council leader appointed to government growth board The Leader of Wrexham Council has been appointed as the interim Chair of the North Wales Economic Ambition Board. This role will see Mark Pritchard...
Whole of Government Accounts disclaimed for first time eve... The National Audit Office has disclaimed the Whole of Government Accounts for the time ever, following backlogs in audits. This comes in the 14th year...
Getting Britain working again The government has published a new white paper that will see the biggest reforms to employment support ‘for a generation.’ With almost one and a half...
First Minister sets out Scottish vision This week, Scottish First Minister John Swinney will set out his vision for Scotland ahead of the 2025-26 Scottish Budget. Representatives of public...
Business board chair to step down North East Combined Authority has announced that Lucy Winskell OBE will step down as Chair of the region’s business board. Before becoming Chair of...
Investing in rural and coastal communities The North East Combined Authority has announced that funding is set to be approved for the protection of and growth of rural and coastal areas in the...
Economy booms thanks to creative industries Statistics from the Welsh Government have shown that sectors supported by Creative Wales have helped to boost the economy. In 2023 alone, a turnover...
New controls to curb government spending The government is introducing new controls over the use of consultancies, in order to stop unnecessary spending. As was set out in the Autumn...
Funding released for new combined authority Lancashire County Council has confirmed that the government is set to release the first pot of funding ahead of the establishment of the new combined...
Combined authority commits funding to re-open airport South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority has announced that its board has agreed to commit funding to the re-opening of the former Doncaster...
Pensions to unlock £80bn of investment The government has announced that billions of pounds worth of investment will be unlocked through the creation of pension megafunds. With a focus on...
More affordable housing can boost economy New analysis has identified that significant economic growth can be achieved by making housing more affordable in London. The research – commissioned...
Government needs to ‘rethink’ council funding distribution The Chairman of the County Councils Network has warned that the government must rethink how it approaches the distribution of council funding. This...
Embracing living wage and tackling poverty a ‘moral impera... Making the North East a living wage region is a “moral imperative” according to mayor Kim McGuinness, who has called on employers to tackle child...
2024 Building Back Britain Online Conference Back when Boris Johnson was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, the government committed to a mission of ‘levelling up’ the country. With the aim of...
How did the public sector react to the Budget? Yesterday brought Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first budget since entering government in the summer, and it brought a number of measures for the public...
A budget to boost the economy, public services, and infras... In her first Budget as Chancellor, Rachel Reeves has outlined measures that will fix the foundations of the economy, and set out how she plans to...
Boroughs seek renewed support ahead of Budget With today bringing Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Budget, London Councils outlined how fixing the funding crisis facing London Boroughs must be a...
Report outlines financial instability of SEND system A new report from the National Audit Office has outlined how England’s special educational needs system is in need of urgent reform. This comes as the...
Improving public services across UK The government has confirmed a new bill that will significantly improve the way that public services are delivered, by increasing the use of data...
Budget must bring support for councils According to a new survey, one in four councils are likely to need to apply for an emergency government bailout in the next two financial years. This...
Councils at risk due to SEND deficits A new survey has discovered that almost thirty of England’s largest councils could be forced to declare bankruptcy by 2027, should their SEND deficits...
Housing: Only 5% of private London rentals affordable New research commissioned by London Councils has revealed that only 5% of private rental listings in the capital are affordable to low-income...
Record breaking investment announced by mayor The Mayor of London has announced that record-breaking investment deals have been agreed, securing economic growth and future jobs for Londoners. More...
New Minister for Investment appointed The government has confirmed the appointment of a new Minister for Investment, as part of wider plans to drive economic growth and investment in the...
Government reforming employment rights The government has, today, unveiled a new bill that will support workers, deliver economic security, and improve opportunities for growth around the...
Government funding to end child poverty The Scottish Government has announced that a further 12 projects are to benefit from funding boosts that will support the mission to tackle child...
Councils could be left as no more than ‘care authorities’ The County Councils Network has warned the government that a lack of action could leave councils as ‘little more’ than care services by the end of the...
Mayor launches review into commissioner practices The Mayor of South Yorkshire has ordered an independent review into the accounting practices of the former Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner...
Region’s strengths driving foreign investment York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority is strengthening connections with China, as it looks to drive investment across the region. Thanks to...
Major tech investment to drive growth The Prime Minister has announced that a deal has been agreed that will bring £10 billion of investment and thousands of jobs to the North East of...
Joint government investment securing green jobs Significant joint government funding is being committed to a project that will help to secure hundreds of green jobs in Wales. Thanks to £1 billion of...
Public-private collaboration driving prosperity Belfast City Council has confirmed that the collaboration of organisations across the public, private and third sectors is driving prosperity around...
Scotland pledges to work alongside Chancellor The Scottish Government has called on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to deliver a budget of investment and opportunity, whilst pledging to work alongside...
Supported housing investment could unlock vital savings Providing supported housing for older people and those with learning disabilities or mental health needs has the potential to unlock significant...
Economy: Government launches support for small businesses ... A new package of measures will support small businesses and the self-employed by tackling the “scourge” of late payments, the government has announced...
Councils could face multi-billion-pound costs from new tax A new tax on the carbon emitted from burning waste could see councils saddled with costs of more than £1bn, analysis from the Local Government...
Newcastle Council Leader Takes Health Leave The Leader of Newcastle City Council, Cllr Nick Kemp, has taken a temporary leave of absence due to ill health. Effective immediately, Deputy Leader...
Mayoral Combined Authority Invests £150 Million in Transfo... Newly released data reveals that the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) has allocated £150 million in the past financial year to...
“Difficult Decisions” in Derbyshire A multi million pound budget savings plan put in place by Derbyshire County Council is progressing well but they have revealed that high demand and...
Housing crisis threatens London borough budgets London Councils has warned that council finances in the capital are at risk of being broken by the ‘havoc’ being wreaked by housing pressures...
Tackling employment challenges and economic inactivity Yesterday saw the first meeting of the government’s new Labour Market Advisory Board, which will work to tackle the ‘greatest employment challenge for...
Transport hub boosting employment and economy Midlands Connect has announced that major economic and employment boosts are expected through the delivery of the Midlands Rail Hub programme...
Urgent action to ease financial pressures The Scottish Government has announced that it is taking significant steps to ease the pressure on public finances. Coming through the pre-budget...
Ipswich Council Reveals Plan to Tackle £23M Shortfall Ipswich Borough Council has announced the Budget Delivery Plan that it proposes to use to tackle its financial struggles. This comes against the...
‘Ambitious’ transformation plan submitted to government Cheshire East Council has confirmed that it has submitted an ‘ambitious’ plan of transformation to the government, as it looks to achieve financial...
Authority generating billions through tourism The tourism industry around the Liverpool City Region has reached a significant growth milestone, as it has now become worth more than £6 billion...
Culture generating huge economy boost According to a new report, Leeds’ council-run cultural offerings have helped to generate significant economic growth in the last year. Museums and...
Economy driven by collaboration between governments The government’s plans to make the UK a clean energy superpower are to be given a major boost today, with collaboration between the Prime Minister and...
Delivering economic, environmental and community projects Glasgow City Council is being supported with the delivery of a number of projects, including those delivering community, economic, environmental and...
New council assistant director appointed Manchester City Council has announced that it has appointed a new assistant director to support with development, investment and economic growth...
Support fund must be extended to meet winter welfare deman... A report from the Local Government Association has outlined how the Household Support Fund must be extended for at least a further six months to...
Regeneration funding for five London communities Five areas of London will be benefitting from investment from the Mayor’s Civic Partnership Programme, which aims to transform areas in need of...
Is Manchester living up to its potential? Manchester City Council has today published its State of the City Report for the last year. This report comes as the council works on its ‘Our...
Ambitious plans for new public sector hub Swansea Council is seeking feedback on the plans for its new public sector hub in the city centre, with the aim of the development being to drive new...
Darlington to Host New Government Hub Darlington is set to expand its role as a government centre with the approval of a new five-storey office building. The 10,000 square metre hub, to be...
Police Commissioner warns of policing damages The Police and Crime Commissioner in West Mercia has discussed how policing cuts are to be expected this year, with the government not funding...
Report calls for spending review reform A new report from the Institute for Government has outlined how the approach to recent spending reviews is not capable of delivering on the government...
Reform needed for ‘fragmented’ culture funding The Local Government Association has called for action to be taken regarding funding for cultural services. Outlining how spending on cultural...
‘Difficult decisions’ for economic stability Yesterday, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a raft of measures that will be taken to help the economy stabilise after the full extent of the new...
Government funding for new research hubs The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has announced that it is committing funding to new quantum research hubs, with the aim of...
Benefit reforms needed for mental health A new report from a number of charities linking to children and mental health has called on the government to overhaul the benefits system. This comes...
Plan for city region to be the best Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has confirmed that the Mayor has released his plans for how the city region can become ‘the best place to...
King’s Speech confirms government direction This morning saw the King delivering his speech at the State Opening of Parliament, during which he confirmed the new government’s direction. As...
Taking advantage of city strengths Brighton and Hove City Council has announced that plans have been developed that will see the council working alongside its partners to ensure growth...
Council leader calls for urgent action The Leader of Somerset Council has urged the Prime Minister to take action to prioritise local government. This comes as the council’s executive held...
King’s speech targets growth The government has announced that Wednesday’s King’s Speech will be used to put economic growth at the heart of its legislative agenda. With the...
Driving economic growth across the country The Department for Work and Pensions has outlined new plans to drive growth through its new Back to Work Plan. This comes as the Secretary of State...
National Wealth Fund created The government has announced that it is bringing financial institutions together under the new National Wealth Fund. At the request of the Chancellor...
‘Enterprising Cumbria’ launches In a move local council leaders believe will promote local and inclusive growth, Cumberland Council have joined forces with Westmorland and Furness...
Housebuilding, planning, and growth In her first speech since being appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves has outlined how growth will be achieved around the country...
PM must include counties As the Prime Minister is set to meet with England’s metro-mayors, the County Councils Network has urged Sir Keir Starmer to give county councils a...
Saving the public sector £300m A new report has identified how £300 million can be saved across the public sector, by addressing challenges around restrictive cloud licensing...
Capital spending hampering services A new Institute for Government report has outlined how a new approach must be taken to capital spending to stop service performance from continuing to...
Underspend boosting services Brighton and Hove City Council has announced that it is able to commit to boosting public services, thanks to achieving a budget underspend. Despite...
Collaborating for economic growth Welsh Cabinet Secretary for the Economy, Energy and Welsh Language, Jeremy Miles, has called for increased collaboration between the private and...
Local authority spending budgets The Department for Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities has published local authority service expenditure budgets for the 2024-25 financial year...
Manifestos ‘continuing conspiracy of silence’ A new report from the Institute for Fiscal Studies has outlined how major political party manifestos have steered away from outlining how individual...
West Midlands Investment Zone could bring in £5.5 billion A detailed plan to deliver a West Midlands Investment Zone capable of attracting more than £5.5 billion in private investment and creating over 30,000...
Levelling Up funding for innovation centre Cheltenham Borough Council has announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Levelling Up Department, with funding being secured...
Projects to eradicate child poverty The Scottish Government has announced that projects to end child poverty are to be supported by the second round of a key fund for local authorities...
Net zero, economy and jobs at risk A new report from the Institute for Public Policy Research has found that the UK is missing out on major opportunities across employment and the...
Council funding still lower than 14 years ago A report from the Institute for Fiscal Studies has explored how local government finances have changed since 2010, and has found that core funding is...
Call to reset government-council relationship The Local Government Association has published a new white paper outlining how the next government can solve numerous issues by building a new...
Leaders urged to establish hardship plans The Joseph Rowntree Foundation has called on political leaders to lay out their plans for tackling hardship around the country. With the general...
Value for money behind council operation change Westmorland and Furness Council has confirmed that it is making further progress towards delivering better value for money, as it changes the ways...
Funding approved and deputy confirmed York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority has announced that it has approved the budget for achieving mayoral priorities, whilst also confirming the...
Welsh infrastructure investment with streamlined consent p... The Welsh Government has announced that new measures to make the nation more attractive for infrastructure investment have come into law. After being...
Strategy for public sector pay Certainty for the public sector workforce in Scotland is to be boosted thanks to a new pay strategy. Thanks to the 2024-25 Public Sector Pay Policy...
Improving local government funding The Institute for Government has published a new report that looks into how the funding of all local and combined authorities can be improved, whilst...
Election stalls devolution deal Lancashire County Council has confirmed that last week’s General Election announcement has stalled the finalising of its devolution deal. The...
Levelling Up details confirmed The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has confirmed the further details of the areas that are to benefit from Levelling Up...
Jobs and investment for shortlisted regions Tees Valley Combined Authority has announced that it has been shortlisted to be the location for a new factory that will drive employment and...
Authorities investing in tourism The Scottish Government has announced that legislation has been passed to introduce a new visitor levy across the country. Supporting tourism, the...
Mayor supporting culture and heritage As part of a push to improve quality of life and boost economic growth, the Mayor of the West Midlands has laid out his vision for creative and...
Major investment opportunities The Mayor of West Yorkshire has been outlining the opportunities on offer for the region, as the second day of the UKREiiF conference begins. Offering...
Scottish borrowing increased The UK Government has announced that it has increased the amount that the Scottish Government can borrow, as it looks to fund vital public services...
Going ‘all out’ to realise economic potential In a speech today, the Scottish First Minister has outlined his plans for achieving economic growth. This was First Minister John Swinney’s first...
£600 million for Norfolk? A devolution deal for Norfolk is to be considered, when the county council’s Infrastructure and Development Select Committee meets tomorrow. Three...
London Councils’ grant consultation London Councils has announced that it has launched a consultation over the future of its Grants Programme. People and organisations from across London...
Levelling Up Partnerships take new step The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced that Scotland’s very first Levelling Up Partnership has been selected. Having...
Opportunity and investment through innovation Liverpool City Region is to benefit from its first ever Innovation Investment Week, which is to bring billions of pounds worth of opportunities to the...
Public sector productivity falls The Office for National Statistics has released its figures on public sector productivity for the final quarter of 2023, with numbers revealing that...
Past achievements delivering vital cost savings Falkirk Council has confirmed that a new report has highlighted the significant progress that it has made on it value assurance. Since the council’s...
Disability support milestone The Scottish Government has announced that it has now paid more than £500 million worth of Child Disability Payments for families. A vital source of...
Immediate action needed over vulnerable families The District Councils Network has called on the government to take immediate action to support councils as they help vulnerable families. This call...
Northern Ireland budget confirmed The Northern Ireland Executive has confirmed its budget for the 2024-25 financial year. More than £15 billion is being committed for the Departmental...
Reforms to target disability benefits The Department for Work and Pensions has announced that it is planning to reform the disability benefits system, looking to move away from fixed cash...
Civil service cuts alone won’t support defence spending This week, it was announced that the Prime Minister will grow investment in the defence budget by 2.5% of the nation’s GDP by 2030 – however planned...
Millions saved across public estate The government has announced that significant progress has been made to make the public estate more sustainable and efficient, leading to millions of...
Sadiq Khan launches Mayoral manifesto Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has launched the manifesto that will underpin his bid for another term in office. A number of pledges come as part of the...
Training boosting skills and economic growth The Department for Work and Pensions has announced that more than 250,000 workplace training places have been delivered for benefits claimants over...
Social care grants decided The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has published its guidance around the determined social care grant allocations for the next...
Occupational health investment to drive economic activity The Department for Work and Pensions, alongside the Department of Health and Social Care, has announced a new innovation fund that will support...
Scotland’s public procurement generating billions The Scottish Government has confirmed that the economic activity generated through public spending reached more than £13 billion across 2021-22...
A decade of taxpayer savings Crown Commercial Service has announced that the taxpayer saved billions of pounds in the last year, with the agency celebrating its ten-year...
New National Recognition for Nottinghamshire Visit Nottinghamshire, the visitor economy division of Marketing Nottingham and Nottinghamshire (MNN), has announced the successful approval of its...
Addressing Trade Union Spending in Local Councils Cabinet Office Minister Esther McVey has reached out to local councils with a significant focus on trade union-related expenses during working hours...
Economy & jobs: Major life sciences investment zone to unl... Up to £800m of public and private investment and 8,000 new jobs are set to be unlocked by the launch of the Liverpool City Region Life Sciences...
SEND reform needed to avoid bankruptcy Bristol City Council is at risk of going bankrupt unless it can roll out reforms to its Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) support...
Increasing growth and productivity in Northern Ireland Northern Ireland’s Economy Minister has outlined how social enterprises will play a starring role in growing the nation’s economy. This comes...
Milestone for green freeport The UK Government is celebrating the opening of the Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport, stating that this is a ‘significant milestone for...
Saving community spaces The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced that further investment is being committed to stopping community spaces from...
East Sussex levelling up boost The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced that East Sussex is to benefit from levelling up funding to support major...
Norfolk budget agreed Norfolk County Council has announced that it has agreed on a budget that ‘delivers’ for its communities, despite ongoing local government challenges...
Mayor boosting skills with investment Significant investment is being committed to ensuring that people across the West of England are able to upskill. The West of England Mayoral Combined...
Northern transport plan to be approved A plan to develop the groundwork on which sustainable and inclusive economic growth in the North of England will be based, is set to be approved by...
New data reveals councils’ biggest financial pressure Councils are calling for reform and an honest discussion on what they can deliver as new data shows the huge financial burden of care services on...
Arts and culture investment for Cambridge A number of sites in Cambridge have had funding set aside so that art and cultural offerings can be developed. Investment worth just over £4.5 million...
Leeds discussing government partnership Leeds City Council has announced that its senior councillors are going to engage in discussions surrounding its new partnership with national...
Ep 52. What is the point of Local Government? Cllr Pete Ma... The state of council finances is one of the most pressing issues across the public sector right now. As councils face bankruptcy, cut funding and...
West Midlands investment in arts and culture West Midlands Combined Authority has announced that it is committing ‘much-needed’ funding to arts, cultural, heritage organisations in the region...
New Investment Zone for digital and creative Tees Valley Combined Authority has announced that the region will benefit from a new Investment Zone, aimed at ‘unleashing’ the strengths of digital...
Budget of improvement and transformation in Liverpool Liverpool City Council has confirmed its budget for the upcoming financial year, including additional funding to support transformation across key...
A prosperous future for Sheffield Sheffield City Council has announced that it has set out its priorities for the next four years through its draft Council Plan. The plan establishes...
Household Support Fund extended Chancellor Jeremy Hunt today announced that the Household Support Fund will be extended, following calls from across the local government sector...
Key sector growth driven in Liverpool Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has announced three new Cluster Boards, which will help to drive growth across some of the most important...
Council stability sought in Budget With the Spring Budget set to be announced tomorrow (6th March), London Councils is urging the government to increase its support for local...
Support for abuse victims The Scottish Government has announced that additional investment is being made into supporting victims of sexual violence and domestic abuse. A...
Billions achievable through public sector productivity The Chancellor has brought forward plans for almost £2 billion of benefits to be achieved by improving productivity in the public sector. As part of...
Midlands rail funding to benefit transport and economy People in the midlands are set to benefit from improved transport links thanks to a new government funding boost for the Midlands Rail Hub. The...
London devolution call after employment programme success Figures show that thousands of Londoners were supported back into work during the pandemic through the job entry targeted support (JETS) programme, as...
LGIU warns of council bankruptcies According to a new report from the Local Government Information Unit, more than half of the country’s senior council figures have warned that their...
Tees Valley secures major tourism status Tees Valley Combined Authority has announced that its tourism sector has secured a new status that will help it to secure new funding, as well as...
Manchester backing innovation and growth Greater Manchester Combined Authority has launched a new Innovation Ecosystem Navigation Service that will support innovation and growth within the...
Commissioners appointed in Nottingham The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has confirmed that it has appointed Commissioners to oversee Nottingham City Council...
Liverpool budget proposed Liverpool City Council has announced that it has established its budgetary proposals for 2024/25 with a key focus being on investments into supporting...
Council tax increases ‘difficult but necessary’ Research put together by the County Councils Network has outlined that 95% of councils that have already outlined their budget proposals, are planning...
More levelling up funding committed The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced provisional investment allocations for the second Levelling Up Fund. One of the...
11th consecutive award for Chelmsford Chelmsford City Council has announced that the city has been awarded Purple Flag accreditation for its night time economy, for the 11th year in a row...
Council starts planning for renewable energy from 2026 Liverpool City Council has announced that it is to begin planning for its energy procurement for 2026 now, following a report to the cabinet. The...
Balancing the Books: Newcastle unveils budget with saving ... Newcastle City Council has unveiled the final proposals for its next budget, which are set to be approved by the cabinet next week. These measures...
UK invests £20m in partners to tackle regional inequality UK Research and Innovation has announced that it has awarded millions of pounds of funding to address regional inequalities across the United Kingdom...
More funding needed for further drug progress A report from the Public Accounts Committee has found that mixed progress has been made when it comes to government efforts to reduce the harm from...
Town deal delivering millions Charnwood Borough Council has confirmed that millions of pounds worth of investment has been unlocked through the Loughborough Town Deal, with more...
Public Health Grant allocations announced for 2024/25 The Department of Health and Social Care has confirmed how much funding local authorities around the country will benefit from through Public Health...
Northern Ireland Executive urges Prime Minister to support... The Northern Ireland Executive has written to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to urge him to engage in discussions over the long-term financial stability...
£250 million now allocated on youth investment in UK areas... Young people around the country are to benefit from further government funding to deliver new or refurbished youth centres. Making up the largest...
£866m West Yorkshire budget boosts transport, jobs & Bradf... West Yorkshire Combined Authority has announced that it has approved its annual budget for 2024/25. The majority of the spending will be focused on...
York & North Yorkshire Combined Authority Launched The beginning of February has brought the launch of the new York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, furthering devolution in the region and...
Funding not making a difference in Leeds Leeds City Council has said that the government’s additional funding for councils is not enough to make a ‘real difference.’ This comes as the council...
London boroughs urging for household support Boroughs across London are urging the government to extend the Household Support Fund, as its end date of March approaches. Following a new survey by...
Greater Manchester Police improvement funding Greater Manchester’s Police, Fire and Crime Panel has unanimously agreed to increase the police precept for 2024/25, to support continued improvements...
Middlesbrough Council’s extended Best Value Notice Middlesbrough Council has been issued an extension to its Best Value Notice by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing Communities, reflecting the...
Significant funding boost for councils The government has announced that a support package worth £600 million is being allocated to councils across the country as they battle to continue...
UK Poverty Deepens: LGA calls for action The Local Government Association has issued a response to a new report from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, that outlines how hardship and poverty are...
Local Government Crisis: Emergency funding plea from MPs a... A significant number of county MPs have written to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to try and secure emergency funding for councils, as confirmed by the...
Millions Saved, Frontline Services Protected: North Yorksh... With the publication of budget plans in North Yorkshire, the creation of the council is being credited as one reason why millions of pounds of savings...
Ep 49. Changing Aspirations with Devolution, Cllr Amanda H... On the latest episode of the Public Sector Executive Podcast, Councillor Amanda Hopgood joins host Dan Benn to discuss the devolution deal that has...
Scotland funds innovation for economic growth Long-term funding has been announced in Scotland, to ensure that innovation contributes to growth within the nation’s economy. Delivered through the...
Levelling up failing Wales Wales’ Economy Minister Vaughan Gething outlined how the Levelling Up scheme has failed the nation, as he spoke at a debate in the Senedd yesterday...
Tourist tax legislation passes first stage The Scottish Government has announced that new legislation to give councils additional powers to raise funding for tourism facilities has passed the...
Unlocking billions for public sector savings In a speech this afternoon, the Head of the National Audit Office (NAO) is set to confirm that billions of pounds worth of savings are available for...
Sustainability and innovation support The Welsh Government has announced that productivity and sustainability in the country are being boosted thanks to a new project in Neath Port Talbot...
London economy hurt by Brexit according to report In a speech last night, Mayor of London Sadiq Khan outlined how the UK’s exit from the European Union has damaged the capital’s economy. This comes...
UK’s Nuclear Launch: Government Unveils Ambitious Roadmap ... The government has today announced plans for the biggest expansion of nuclear power in 70 years to bolster the United Kingdom’s energy independence...
200,000 Strong! St Helens Shines as Borough of Culture The curtain may have closed on St Helens' incredible year as the Liverpool City Region's Borough of Culture, but the echoes of its impact will...
Government requested not to scrap HSF The leadership of Liverpool City Council has written to the government to urge them not to scrap the Household Support Fund. Launched in 2021, the...
Long-serving deputy chief moves on Manchester City Council has announced that Deputy Chief Executive Carol Culley is to leave after more than two decades. Since 2016, Culley has served...
Oxfordshire facing increased financial shortfall Oxfordshire County Council has announced that its budgetary shortfall has increased by just over £2 million for 2024/25 as a result of the government...
Andy Burnham to freeze tax precept Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has set out his proposals for how the impacts of the cost-of-living crisis on communities can be eased...
Difficult budget decisions in Suffolk Suffolk County Council has unveiled plans to generate around £74 million of investment for those who are in greatest need. Increasing demand for...
Welsh economy boosted through creative success The Welsh Government has announced that, thanks to support from a government agency, the nation’s creative industry is delivering significant economic...
Income tax change supporting public services The Scottish Government has announced that budgetary gaps are to be plugged by a new income tax band, with this further supporting high-quality public...
Asylum seekers benefitting Scotland’s economy A new report from the Scottish Government’s independent Expert Advisory Group has identified how Scotland’s economy and workforce can be boosted by...
Provisional Local Government Financial Settlement publishe... The government has announced its package of funding for councils around the country, through the provisional Local Government Financial Settlement...
Government urged to save authorities An intervention involving six of England’s Metro Mayors has led to calls for the government to further support councils that are struggling. The...
Council tax increase funds ambitious budget Gloucestershire County Council has put forward details of an ambitious budget for the 2024/25 financial year, with a £42 million increase on 2023/24...
Nottingham facing budget decision Nottingham City Council has confirmed that councillors will meet next week to discuss the next steps that need to be taken to address budgetary issues...
Significant cost control progress Cumberland Council has announced that it has made significant progress to ease the financial challenges that it inherited in April. A difference of...
How to save billions in public money A new report has outlined how billions of pounds can be saved by effectively joining up public services. The report, titled Wall to Wall Support and...
Funding boost for high streets The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced that a new government pilot will help to create new partnerships for long-term...
A fifth of councils at risk of Section 114 Following a survey by the Local Government Association, it has been found that nearly one in five councils are likely to have to issue a Section 114...
Revitalising communities in Liverpool A new creative space has been opened in Huyton, Liverpool, forming part of the Mayor’s plans to revitalise high streets and communities across the...
Ambitious change roadmap for Liverpool An ambitious roadmap to support the long-term future of Liverpool has been published by the Liverpool Strategic Futures Advisory Panel. The panel is...
‘Huge’ green investment for future Glasgow City Council has announced that it is bringing forward plans for its own green funding model, with the aim of injecting massive investment...
CMA priorities to grow the economy The Department for Business and Trade has announced new priorities to ensure that the Competition and Markets Authority can continue to be effective...
Budget concerns remain following Autumn Statement Following yesterday's Autumn Statement, London Councils has warned that boroughs are still likely to be left balancing their budgets on a knife-edge...
Devolution and Investment Zones: The Autumn Statement’s pu... This afternoon saw the Chancellor delivering his Autumn Statement to parliament. In a speech that included increases to Universal Credit and the...
Major transport and regeneration in Scotland Six projects in Scotland are to benefit from more than £100 million of levelling up funding, with regeneration and transport taking the focus. Coming...
More than 100 million awarded to level up Wales The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced that several projects across Wales are being allocated significant funding to...
Cost of living increasing pressures on London London Councils has announced that a new survey shows that the cost-of-living crisis is increasing pressure on those who live in the city. 2023’s...
NAO release report into levelling up The National Audit Office has released a new report into the funding that is being used for levelling up within local government, identifying failures...
Greater Manchester supporting businesses to innovate Greater Manchester Combined Authority has announced that it is supporting businesses to innovate and grow thanks to millions of pounds worth of...
Economy to be boosted by new oil and gas licences The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has announced that a new bill has been introduced to parliament, that will support economy, energy and...
Scotland considering plans for council tax premium The Scottish Government has announced that it is considering plans to allow local authorities to introduce a council tax premium on second homes. As...
Liverpool City Region allocating innovation grant funding Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has announced that it is committing more than £2 million to 13 different projects, as part of a drive to...
Jobs and investment sought through WY trade mission This week will see the Mayor of West Yorkshire leading a delegation to champion the county’s credentials as a quality home for jobs and growth. The...
Newcastle intending to work with employers on living wage Newcastle City Council has announced that it is intending to work alongside businesses to ensure that Newcastle is a Real Living Wage city. The...
Key Cities network grows with two new additions Key Cities has announced that two new cities have joined the network, bringing the total number up to 28 and now representing approximately 10% of the...
CCN analysis outlines major council overspends New analysis from the County Councils Network (CCN) has outlined how some of the biggest councils in England are facing major budget overspends, due...
Is net zero at risk of failure already? The United Kingdom’s mission to achieve net zero carbon emissions is one of the biggest challenges facing local authorities. Whether it means...
North of Tyne supporting people overcoming barriers Residents of Northumberland are being supported by a new programme that will aim to get them back into work if they are economically inactive...
District councils forced to cut lifeline services A survey from the District Councils Network has outlined how district councils around the country are being forced to make difficult decisions thanks...
Plans approved to progress with historic devolution deal Leaders in the North East have approved new plans to progress a devolution deal that would bring new investment and power to the region. The move...
LGA warns that ‘inflationary storm’ is increasing funding ... The Local Government Association has announced that the funding gap for councils in England is set to grow even further over the course of the next...
Consultation on ‘Scotland’s most important economic area’ ... Glasgow City Council has launched a consultation so that residents, businesses and organisations based in Glasgow can have their say on how the city...
Scottish funding for renewables and green economy The Scottish Government has announced that it will be using strategic investment to deliver the economic potential of renewables, and the creation of...
Liverpool secures thousands of jobs through funding Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has announced that thousands of jobs have been secured through a loan fund that is being run on behalf of the...
Civil service relocation commitment for West Midlands The Government has reiterated its commitment to opening another civil service hub in the West Midlands, as the Deputy Prime Minister met with Mayor...
Devon reducing costs through property estate Devon County Council has announced that it is planning to re-purpose or dispose of some of its properties, by way of reducing costs. This measures...
Ambitious economic growth strategy in North Yorkshire North Yorkshire Council has announced that it is implementing ambitious plans, as it looks to tackle some of the biggest challenges in the region...
Greater Manchester boosting Japanese ties A delegation from Greater Manchester Combined Authority will travel to Japan later this year, as Mayor Andy Burnham and City Council Leader Bev Craig...
Major council support in West Yorkshire West Yorkshire Combined Authority has announced that it will be returning significant funding to council budgets, as local authorities across the...
Boroughs left on a ‘knife edge’ according to London Counci... New analysis from London Councils has revealed that huge savings will be necessary for boroughs to balance their budgets next year. According to a...
Birmingham City Council commissioners appointed The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced the five commissioners and two political advisors that will work to address...
HS2 cancelled: Major reinvestment into transport projects ... The final day of the Conservative Party Conference saw the Prime Minister announce that the northern leg of HS2 would be scrapped, following much...
Government funding for areas with low R&D investment The government has announced new funding that will be used to boost the support for universities in areas that currently have lower levels of research...
Major government investment in ‘left-behind towns’ The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced that towns across the country are to benefit from major investment, as part of...
Civil service cuts announced by Chancellor On the second day of the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, the Chancellor has announced plans to save money by cutting civil service jobs...
London boroughs welcome report on UK city potential London Councils has stated that boroughs across the city have welcomed a major new report from the Royal Society of Arts, Manufacturers and Commerce...
Council’s budget management praised by government With budgetary pressures mounting, one local council has received praise from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities following its...
Investment and mentoring to help reduce offending In order to help them succeed more in life, young people who are at risk of falling out of education, employment or training after school are to be...
First areas confirmed for bespoke regeneration project The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced the two areas that will benefit from a new bespoke regeneration project...
Cumberland striving to control costs Cumberland Council has announced that it is working to control escalating costs across services, whilst also balancing the move to a new unitary...
Government funding skills training with wider benefits The government has announced that new funding is being set aside to help increase skills and training in the forestry industry, with wider benefits to...
Levelling Up boost for local institutions The government has announced that further levelling up funding will be given to local spaces in villages, towns, and cities all across the country as...
Leeds City Council Unveils New Inclusive Growth Strategy Leeds City Council has agreed on nine new "big ideas" to deliver inclusive growth in the city, focusing on people, place, and productivity. The new...
Herefordshire Council Facing Budget Pressures Herefordshire Council is facing significant budget pressures in 2023/24, with a projected overspend of £13.5m. The council's Cabinet is due to...
Think Tank Says Manchester Needs Bigger City Centre and Be... A new report by the Resolution Foundation has found that Manchester needs a bigger city centre, more office space, and better transport links if it is...
Government sends in commissioners to oversee Birmingham Ci... The UK government has announced that it will be sending in commissioners to oversee Birmingham City Council, which has been effectively declared...
Bridging the digital divide survey report. Public sector organisations are between a rock and a hard place. With falling real terms budgets – an anticipated £3.2bn budget shortfall for local...
UK Government Invests in Nuclear Decommissioning The UK government is investing £100 million each year in research and development to develop new technologies that can help decommission nuclear sites...
City of York Council unveils new plan for the next 4 years The City of York Council has unveiled a new plan that sets out its priorities for the next four years. The plan, called "One City, for all", focuses...
Leeds City Council Leader Calls for Urgent Support for Fro... Leeds City Council Leader James Lewis has called for urgent action to be taken to support local council services amid rising concerns and uncertainty...
Lancashire County Council Reports a Smaller-Than-Forecast ... Lancashire County Council has reported a smaller-than-forecast overspend for the last financial year, thanks to strong financial management and a...
Liverpool Panel delivers interim assessments on challenges The panel set up to guide Liverpool City Council out of government intervention has delivered its interim assessments on the challenges it faces. The...
Free School Meals in London Thanks to Unprecedented Fundin... London Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced an expansion of the city's free school meals programme, making it available to all pupils in every year of state...
Birmingham City Council in Financial Distress Birmingham City Council has issued a Section 114 notice, effectively declaring itself bankrupt. This means that the council has insufficient resources...
Masterplan to fuel transformation in Glasgow The First Minister of Scotland has announced the transfer of the Clyde Mission regeneration programme to the Glasgow City Region, as Scottish...
Council consults on the Development and Delivery Plan for ... The Bristol City Centre Development and Delivery Plan (DDP) is a long-term plan to regenerate the city centre. It focuses on the Broadmead and Castle...
Council bosses meet to update plans for devolution in the ... The East Midlands is one of the most economically successful regions in the UK, with a diverse range of businesses and industries. However, the region...
Sheffield City Council details proactive budget approach a... As central government funding continues to dwindle and service demands intensify, Sheffield City Council is taking a proactive approach to future...
Ground breaking partnership signed with Welsh and English ... Herefordshire Council has announced that it is set to confirm a ground breaking agreement that has been made with England and Welsh local authorities...
Think tank proposes new public body to promote investment ... The government must introduce a new public fund to encourage investment in green technologies and catch up in the race to secure a net zero economy...
Levelling Up project taking big step forward Canterbury City Council has announced that it is taking a big step forward in its plans for levelling up, by selecting the lead consultant for the...
Funding boost for council disabled facilities Council facilities in Northern Ireland are benefitting from funding that will help make them more inclusive for those with disabilities. The Access...
North Yorkshire countering financial pressures with saving... North Yorkshire Council has announced that it is expecting to save millions of pounds worth of taxpayer money thanks to the biggest overhaul of local...
London Councils responds to report on public spending Following a report, from the Institute for Fiscal Studies, into the levels of public spending across England, London Councils has responded, saying...
Record breaking government procurement of SMEs The Cabinet Office has released figures that outline the positives of government procurement, with small businesses winning a record-breaking amount...
Maximising opportunities in Liverpool A new plan is being launched by Liverpool City Council, to ensure that the most is made from development, investment, and regeneration over the course...
Next phase of plan for jobs, homes, and growth in Greater ... Greater Manchester Combined Authority has announced that its Places for Everyone programme is moving onto the next phase. This development comes after...
Local growth and energy security boosted by new fund The government has announced that a new fund has been established to allow rural and local communities to be supported as they look to set up energy...
Council support benefitting through cost of living crisis Oxfordshire County Council has been providing high levels of support for various residents throughout the cost of living crisis, with children among...
Innovative businesses showcased at new DSIT headquarters The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has invited a number of leading innovation firms to showcase their work at the department’s new...
EV uptake could lead to huge economic benefits in Midlands According to research published by Midlands Connect, an acceleration in the uptake of electric vehicles could deliver huge economic benefits for the...
Businesses supported with skills and public sector contrac... London Borough of Harrow has announced that businesses are to benefit from new support that will help them to secure public sector contracts, as well...
Two more councils becoming partners in shared procurement ... Two local authorities in Merseyside have been announced as new partners in a public sector shared procurement service. St Helens and Knowsley Councils...
Regional tourism boosted by new partnerships A number of local councils across West Yorkshire have been successful in their bid to maximise the potential of the county’s tourism economy. Leeds...
Millions of pounds of investment through north’s second in... The government has announced England’s second Investment Zone, looking to bring millions of pounds worth of investment into the north of England...
CCS launches the latest iteration of network infrastructur... Crown Commercial Service has announced the launch of the third version of its Network Services agreement, with an increased focus on connectivity, as...
Councils warn of skills shortage continuing with European ... The Local Government Association has warned that the ending of dedicated European funding could lead to skills shortages lasting longer, as demand...
Government funding to support charity and community organi... The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has announced considerable funding for charity and community organisations that help vulnerable people...
Council plans approved for UKSPF allocation This week, at a full council meeting, it was confirmed that West Lancashire Borough Council had voted to support the plan that would see funding from...
Another landmark Devolution deal moving closer Lancashire County Council has announced that the county is a step closer to a landmark devolution deal, with Levelling Up Minister Dehenna Davison...
CCS agreements deliver record commercial benefits Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has announced that a record number of commercial benefits were achieved by public sector customers, according to their...
Government urging local authorities to step up efforts to ... The UK government has urged local authorities and landlords to step up efforts to provide permanent homes for the remaining Afghans who are currently...
Creative Enterprise Zones expanded by London Mayor The Mayor of London has announced the expansion has announced the expansion of the Creative Enterprise Zones scheme in order to continue the good work...
New charter to make local economy fairer for everybody A new charter has been signed by Oxford City Council as it looks to continue its commitment to ensuring that the local economy is fairer for everybody...
Evaluation of regeneration investment fund The Scottish Government has evaluated a regeneration fund that has stood for a decade, with the results bringing positive news. Originally established...
The UK’s first Investment Zone The first Investment Zone in the UK has been announced, with South Yorkshire set to take on the opportunity. Announced by local leaders and Chancellor...
Calls for Chancellor to remove growth inhibitions Cambridge and Peterborough Combined Authority has announced that the Chancellor has been urged to agree to improvements to transport connections that...
Town and community councils benefitting from funding Bridgend County Borough Council has announced that funding is to be allocated to communities across the area, for the benefit of community projects...
Localis report urges more power for councils A new report from independent think tank Localis, has argued that the government should give local councils greater financial powers to help them...
Community Ownership Fund allocations announced The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced that the funding allocations have been made from the second round of the...
New investment zones announced for Scotland The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced that the UK and Scottish Governments have reached a joint agreement over...
Landmark innovation deal signed with South Korean city Mayor of Liverpool City Region, Steve Rotheram has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding with Park Heong-Joon, Mayor of Busan Metropolitan...
Rural communities to benefit from funding North Yorkshire Council has announced that rural communities around the county are set to benefit from funding support. With the executive meeting on...
Local business support in Medway Medway Council has announced that it is supporting small businesses across the area through the signing of the Local Leadership Pledge. The Local...
Major funding to continue Commonwealth Games legacy As the first anniversary of Birmingham’s Commonwealth Games approaches, the West Midlands Combined Authority has announced that funding has been...
High-quality jobs created at new government hub The Home Office has announced that hundreds of new jobs will be created thanks to a new government hub in Stoke-on-Trent. Created thanks to £7 million...
Significant investment given go-ahead in the north The North of Tyne Combined Authority has announced that it has been given the go-ahead to progress with significant investment I the regent, thanks to...
Westmorland and Furness committed to tackle priority targe... Westmorland and Furness Council has announced that it has set aside funding to ensure that it can meet priority targets within the first year of its...
Science and innovation agreements with Canada The Department of Science, Innovation and Technology has announced that it has signed agreements with Canada that are aiming at deepening the...
Levelling Up Secretary appoints panel for Teesworks review... The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced that Michael Gove, Levelling Up Secretary, has appointed the panel that will...
Rural communities supported through government drive The UK government has announced that wider access to wireless networks in remote communities is part of the government’s drive to grow the rural...
New Government Hub achieves Practical Completion The Government Property Agency has announced that Practical Completion has been achieved at the new Government Hub in Croydon. More than 5,000 civil...
Woking Borough Council accepts government support Woking Borough Council has responded to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities’ report, following the non-statutory review into the...
Economy to be boosted by life sciences growth package His Majesty’s Treasury has announced that it is allocating significant funding to ‘fire up’ the life sciences sector, whilst also driving the...
Investment prospectus for projects across West Midlands West Midlands Combined Authority has announced a prospectus of investment opportunities across the region, with housing, commercial, regeneration, and...
Space infrastructure fund has potential to level up commun... The UK Space Agency has announced new funding to support the development of key infrastructure, with the investment marking the government’s first...
West Midlands piloting scheme to support nature projects w... The West Midlands Combined Authority has announced that is has been chosen, along with three other areas, to contribute new ways of bringing private...
Infrastructure for a ‘more prosperous, inclusive, and sust... In order to deliver a future of growth for the nation’s capital, London Councils has announced the unveiling of key infrastructure projects, with all...
North East devolution deal received positively Newcastle City Council has announced that the planned devolution deal for the North East of England has been received positively, with support coming...
Town to be transformed through government funding With town centres facing a difficult future, the government is creating funding pots to ensure that local authorities are able to reinvigorate their...
Wales putting people and town centres first Vaughan Gething, the Welsh Minister for Economy, has announced a new plan that will ensure fair, secure, and rewarding work in the retail sector...
LGA research leads call for targeted fuel poverty action A new approach is being called for by local authorities, as the government’s flagship scheme to improve energy efficiency is making progress slow and...
UK launching talks on new Swiss trade deal The UK’s Business and Trade Secretary, Kemi Badenoch, is flying to Switzerland to launch negotiations for a new free trade agreement between the two...
Government funding upgrades to top labs Significant government funding is being allocated for the upgrading of science and research facilities around the UK, as part of a push to ensure that...
Scottish business to work alongside government The Scottish Government has announced that it is aiming to work alongside the private sector as it develops policy, as part of a new group to deepen...
Government money increases fund to rescue community assets... The government has announced that it has expanded the Communities Ownership Fund, allowing more community projects to apply for funding. Local assets...
Scotland using summit to tackle poverty The Scottish Government has announced that the First Minister, Humza Yousaf, is aiming to prioritise tackling poverty at a new summit. Edinburgh will...
Welsh Government signs agreement with Innovate UK The Welsh Government has announced that it has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding with Innovate UK, as part of a plan to grow the Welsh economy...
Levelling up and innovation funding secured by Newham Coun... Newham Council has announced that it is one of 15 local authorities to receive funding from the Proptech Innovation Fund. The Department for Levelling...
Islands Forum to be chaired by Levelling Up Secretary The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced that Secretary of State for Levelling Up Michael Gove will Chair the second...
Small Flintshire businesses supported by funding programme Flintshire County Council has announced that it has supported small and micro businesses locally thanks to the ability to speed up payments to those...
Huggg launches new initiatives to support HSF payments Following the announcement that the Household Support Fund has been extended again, Huggg, the specialist platform which allows organisations to send...
World's largest multi-use power line to boost energy secur... The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has announced plans to build the world's largest multi-use power line, which will connect two...
Government support for cultural sector a success The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has announced that an independent report into the Government’s package of support for cultural...
Progress in Wrexham as gateway plan moves forward Wrexham Council has announced that plans are under proposition to continue development to the gateway project, which will see improvements to key...
Levelling Up Funding opening up retail opportunities Hull City Council has announced that it has awarded a grant through its levelling up funding, to ensure that a new retail opportunity can be of...
Wales allocating funds for affordable lending The Welsh Government is committing additional funding to contribute to further cost of living intervention, as it looks to back credit unions and...
Rural communities in North Devon being supported through f... North Devon Council has confirmed that it has been successful in bidding for funding from central government, as part of a mission to support local...
Expansion of energy bill support to cover alternative fuel... The UK Government has confirmed that it has extended the energy bill support scheme, to cover those who are using alternative fuels to keep their...
Welsh Government analysis shows support for tourist contri... The Welsh Government has today confirmed that plans for a visitor levy in the country are to be put in place, with legislation that gives local...
Large proportion of levelling up funding left untouched Levelling up has been one of the biggest focuses for local authorities recently. With the end goals being to reduce regional inequalities, increase...
Adur pushing levelling up funding proposals Adur District Council has announced that it has established action groups to support proposals in how Lancing can be improved for the entire community...
Two new Freeports for Wales confirmed as part of UK and We... The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced that Wales is getting two new Freeports that will help to drive growth and...
Manchester’s devolution deal marks ‘seismic shift’ in powe... The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced that a new devolution deal for Manchester, has been signed between the...
Levelling up funding allocated to Waltham Forest council Waltham Forest London Borough Council has announced that it has been allocated funding from the Levelling Up Fund to help with the improvement of...
Chancellor unveils 2023 Spring Budget On Wednesday afternoon, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt revealed his Spring Budget for 2023 with significant funding news for sustainability, levelling up, and...
Boston set to become Levelling Up Partnership Town followi... Boston Borough Council has announced that, following yesterday’s Spring Budget, the town is to become a Levelling Up Partnership Town, being led by by...
Government launches team of experts for energy efficiency ... The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has announced the members of a Taskforce of experts that will be dedicated to improving energy...
Government extend energy bill support for additional three... The Government has announced that it is extending its support with energy bills for another three months, alongside other measures to support families...
London MPs urging government to boost growth through Budge... According to cross-party MPs in London, the government must use the upcoming budget to help support economic growth in the capital. The group, from...
Scotland reinvesting criminal assets into community projec... The Scottish Government has announced that significant funding from criminal assets has been reinvested to community programmes. Criminal assets...
Essex council celebrate impacts of levelling up funding Essex County Council is celebrating the positive impact that levelling up funding has had on the area, with projects making major strides in improving...
Protection of public services must be front and centre of ... Wales’ Finance Minister, Rebecca Evans, has stated that Wales’ budget must focus on the protection of public services and supporting those who are the...
Dormant assets freed up for cost of living support and ene... The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has announced that significant funds from forgotten bank accounts is to be released to help support...
Review led by local government peers heaps praise on City ... Norwich City Council, alongside the Local Government Association, has published a new report that shows that a peer-review of the council has come out...
Public spending to create jobs as Scotland leads the way When it comes to using the purchasing of goods and services to benefit people and communities, Scotland is very much leading the way, according to a...
Council grant funding for community projects in Mid Sussex Mid Sussex District Council has announced that it has awarded significant funding to community projects, with a focus on health, sustainability and...
Welsh Government innovating to make country stronger, fair... The Welsh Government has announced that it has launched a new innovation strategy, to support collaboration as the country looks to deliver better...
Scotland helping people with heating costs over coming mon... The Scottish Government has announced that people on low incomes are to receive funding to help with their heating costs, with the first payments...
Call for levelling up of East of England comes from MPs an... MPs and council leaders from across the East of England have come together to call for immediate action from the government, in regard to the...
West Oxfordshire budget agreed for upcoming year amid infl... West Oxfordshire District Council has announced that it has agreed on the budget for the upcoming 2023/24 financial year, following a consultation...
Government announces £842m funding boost to help families ... Households up and down England are set to benefit from almost £850m worth of additional funding for support with things like energy bills and...
Scottish Budget to support the vulnerable through greater ... The Scottish Government has announced that it is to vote tomorrow on a new Budget that will go even further to support the vulnerable. The 2023-24...
Scotland investing in tackling community poverty The Scottish Government has announced that considerable funding is being committed to funding community projects that are aiming to tackle poverty and...
Local authorities to be boosted by government funding incr... The Department of Health and Social Care have announced that the government is to increase funding for local authorities across England, with a view...
Scotland supporting families of children with disabilities The Scottish Government has confirmed that significant funding has already been distributed to families of children living with disabilities, as well...
Waverley local projects supported through grants Waverley Borough Council has announced that the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, alongside DEFRA, has allocated it funding from...
County council sets first ever billion pound budget Lancashire County Council have announced that, after a year of positive progress, the council has been set its first ever billion pound budget...
Government restructure to drive increased focus on science Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has confirmed the breakup of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, in favour of an energy department...
Cherwell Council’s clear plan for unlocking local economy Cherwell District Council has announced that the government has approved plans that would see residents’ opportunities increased, and the local...
Scotland to pilot Carer Support Payment The Scottish Government has announced plans to introduce further government benefits, with them being published as part of an update to the Social...
Government boost for upgrading heat networks and reducing ... The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has announced that there is to be a cash injection to help with the production of cheaper...
Scotland transforming derelict land The Scottish Government has announced that 15 transformational schemes are to benefit from significant funding as they look to develop vacant and...
Experienced professionals sign up to new Advanced Certific... An Advanced Certificate in Economic Development, created by the Institute of Economic Development (IED) as it ramps up its accredited CPD for...
Scotland holding consultation on transformation of local e... The Scottish Government has announced that it is beginning to consult the public on plans that will help them to grow local economies and ensure that...
Council enter discussions about financial approach Warrington Borough Council has announced that it is to begin talks with the Chartered Institute off Public Finance and Accountancy, following...
Concerns over government funding for borough council Wokingham Borough Council have reiterated their concern regarding their perceived lack of funding from central government, with the announcement of...
Cheshire council receives funding for transformation Cheshire West and Chester Council has announced that it has been successful in its bid to secure a portion of the Government’s Levelling Up Fund, as...
Blackhawk Network becomes Crown Commercial Service Supplie... Blackhawk Network Europe, the global market leader in payments, rewards and incentives, has been successful in joining the Crown Commercial Service’s...
Round two of Levelling Up Fund sparking transformational c... The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced that more than a hundred projects have been awarded a share of funding that...
Scotland investing in neighbourhoods The Scottish Government has announced that million of pounds are being committed to projects that will see the regeneration of disadvantaged and rural...
Regeneration brownfield land to hold thousands of homes The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, alongside the Cabinet Office, has announced that that thousands of new jobs and homes are to...
Wales calling on UK Government to commit to long-term grow... The Welsh Government has announced that Vaughan Gething, Economy Minister, is to urge the UK Government to urgently provide a stable, long term...
Further progress on North East devolution deal In December, the Government announced a devolution deal for the local authority areas of County Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside...
LGA respond to ‘piecemeal’ health and care funding The Local Government Association has released a statement addressing the funding of health and care, with an emphasis on how funding is dealing with...
Shropshire awarded funding for local economy Shropshire Council have announced that they have been awarded a share of funding that will contribute towards supporting levelling up initiatives...
Government encouraging people to check funding eligibility The Scottish Government is encouraging people to check that they are not missing out on funding to help them through the cost of living crisis, with...
Scotland investing in technology Science, technology, engineering and mathematics in Scotland are to receive a boost, thanks to funding from the government. A total of £100,000 will...
Manchester tech project makes progress Manchester City Council has announced that it has furthered progress on a project to transform the Upper Campfield Market and Lower Campfield Market...
Scotland funding rural communities The Scottish Government has announced that they are to fund more than 180 project across rural Scotland, to encourage not-for-profit community groups...
Study shows London councils should be backed by long-term ... A study conducted by the cross-party group London Councils has found that the support provided by councils in the capital is a crucial safety net to...
New cost of living payments for millions The Department for Work and Pensions has announced more details on the next round of cost of living payments for those on low incomes. Cost of living...
School cost support for families The Scottish Government, as part of the announcements surrounding the 2023-24 budget, has announced that a range of measures are to be implemented...
Support for tax reduction in West Suffolk West Suffolk Council has announced that families on low income will be supported thanks to a 100% discount on Council Tax for one year, as the council...
Government funding package for councils Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove has announced that the government is to allocate a package of support to ensure that councils in England are able...
Social security emphasis in Scotland The Scottish Government has announced that spending on social security is to increase to more than £5.1 billion per year, through the 2023-24 budget...
Procurement Bill passes through House of Lords The Government Commercial Function has announced that the Procurement Bill has passed trough the House of Lords this week, signalling a major...
Public services supported by tax changes The Scottish Government has announced proposed changes to a number of taxes, in order to support the NHS and other vital public services. The Deputy...
Oldham helping those in crisis Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council has announced that they are supporting residents through a boost for vital services. With the cost of living...
Cost of Living help to be prioritised in Scottish Budget The Scottish Government has announced that supporting families and key services through the cost of living crisis will be key priorities for next year...
Norfolk & Suffolk to level up with landmark £1bn devolutio... Suffolk and Norfolk are set to benefit from record devolution deals worth more than £1bn in a move that will enable the counties to decide when and...
Government sets out nuclear plan to secure Britain’s energ... The Government has taken a huge leap forward in protecting the country’s future as Grant Shapps launches a landmark package to help Britain secure its...
Sheffield council approve plans for levelling up After securing levelling up funding in 2021, Sheffield City Council are preparing to proceed with plans to turn an empty building into a community hub...
District Council launches procurement portal Mansfield District Council has announced that a new procurement portal has gone live, making it easier for local companies to win council contracts...
London transport given boost by Mayoral funding Bus services in central and inner London have been handed a lifeline, through extra funding from the Mayor of London. Due to the government’s Covid-19...
Scotland announce local authority wellbeing toolkit The Scottish Government has announced a new toolkit that will allow local authorities to tackle child poverty, improve health and achieve climate...
Local council leader adds to calls for fair funding after ... Kingston Council has released a statement from its leader, Councillor Andreas Kirsch, further supporting calls that local government is in need of...
Local regeneration boosted by land transformation The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced that derelict land is to be used to create thousands of new homes, delivering...
Councils “want to work with government”: LGA respond to Au... The Local Government Association has responded to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement, with Chairman James Jamieson showing both hope and...
Energy bill support after first month of government scheme With the cost of living crisis continuing to hurt the nation, over 27 million homes have received money off their energy bills thanks to the Energy...
Home Office procurement contract awarded to Mercateo Cardiff-based company Mercateo has been awarded a contract to provide a digital marketplace solution to help the Home Office with tail spend and...
Additional cost of living support from council In order to support those who are struggling the most through the cost of living crisis, Oadby and Wigston Borough Council is committing itself to a...
LGA urges Chancellor to take action to protect local servi... As the country moves further into the cost of living crisis, there is a severe threat t the services provided by local councils. With even more...
Welsh Government supporting unemployed adults facing barri... With so many unemployed people having to overcome hidden barriers as they look to enter the labour market, the Welsh Government have confirmed that...
Green tech agreement being led by UK During a speech at the COP27 negotiations in Egypt today, Business Secretary Grant Shapps has said that the UK is leading a global agreement to ensure...
North Lincolnshire arts and heritage boosted by levelling ... North Lincolnshire’s arts and heritage sector is set to receive a large boost to its funding, helping with the delivery of new jobs and the...
New Blackpool regeneration from Levelling Up Fund Today, Michael Gove has announced a significant project to help with the regeneration of Blackpool, thanks to levelling up funding. The project will...
East Havering datacentre endorsed by cabinet Havering Council’s Cabinet has taken up the opportunity to press on with the plans to bring Europe’s largest data centre to the borough. Last night...
How public sector organisations can navigate their ESG str... With a barrage of headlines detailing increasingly tight ESG regulations for private companies, you’d be forgiven for thinking that environmental...
Liverpool City Council intervention expanded The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced that Michael Gove, Levelling Up Secretary, has expanded the government...
Local creative businesses to benefit from government fundi... Medway Council has announced that a funding pot has been created to help local creative business in Medway, Kent, Essex and East and West Sussex with...
Speed limit change can benefit Welsh economy According to new research published this weekend, the national rollout of a lower speed limit in Wales could save considerable amounts for the Welsh...
Scottish Government publish Emergency Budget Review The Scottish Government has announced the publishing of its Emergency Budget Review to provide additional help to those who have impacted the most by...
London boroughs address funding gap threatening crucial se... London Councils has warned that boroughs in the nation’s capital will need to make drastic savings next year, unless the government commits to...
The Copeland Borough Council initiative using the NDA to s... The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority has announced a new initiative to stimulate the economy in Cumbria, to create diverse jobs, skills and training...
Cotswold District Council looking for budget input in face... Cotswold District Council are urging residents to give their opinions on the council’s spending plans as the cost of living crisis threatens to derail...
Manchester council opens consultation about town centre re... Manchester City Council has announced the beginning of a consultation regarding the redevelopment of Wythenshawe Town Centre, with early plans already...
LGA and Welsh Finance Minister address UK Government Following the resignation of Liz Truss last week, the Conservative Party has confirmed that Rishi Sunak will be the new leader of the Party and, by...
Scotland tackling the energy cost crisis The Scottish Government has announced that First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has convened a second summit with energy companies and advice organisations...
Subsidy support system to bolster UK economy A new business subsidies regulation system will soon go live from 4th January 2023, after an announcement from Business Minister Dean Russell. This...
Scotland plans to support workers through cost of living The Scottish Government has announced its plans to ensure that workers are protected from rising living costs, through their rights, as part of plans...
Cheshire submits Investment Zone interest Cheshire West and Chester Council has announced its interest in the government’s new project of setting up Investment Zones, with the aim of driving...
York council gives update on levelling up bids City of York Council has announced that they have received an update on the status of the bids they submitted to receive funding from the government...
Welsh Government to discuss cost of living crisis Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford and Simon Coveney, Ireland’s Foreign Affairs Minister, are to meet at the second Wales-Ireland Forum, where they...
Scotland helping families with extra income The Scottish government has announced that the December Bridging Payment will be doubled, so that families can be supported even more through the cost...
Chancellor brings forward Growth Plan and OBR Forecast HM Treasury has announced that Chancellor of the Exchequer Kwasi Kwarteng has brought forward the date for when he will publish his economic and...
Sheffield City Council confirm ‘ambitious’ levelling up bi... Sheffield City Council has confirmed that, over the summer, two new levelling up bids were submitted in the hopes that community facilities and...
Scottish government urging families to discuss social secu... The Scottish Government has urged families to discuss the social security benefits that they are entitled to, especially during this cost of living...
Leicester’s space and technology innovation boosted by lev... The government has announced that the Exchequer Secretary visited Leicester yesterday (29th September) to see how growth in the city’s space sector...
Scotland launch emergency budget review The Scottish Government has announced that they are to conduct an emergency budget review, with members of an expert panel giving their advice...
Online assistance with cost of living The Scottish Government has announced the launch of a website providing information on how people can get support with the cost of living crisis. The...
Blow to Yorkshire airport despite funding offer It has been announced that Doncaster Sheffield Airport is to close, potentially leaving 800 people jobless and landing a major blow to levelling up...
Ryedale District Council offering funding for rural projec... Ryedale District Council has announced rural projects are able to apply for funding, with the council encouraging as many to apply for the financial...
Local authorities in conversation with government over new... Today saw the new Chancellor of the Exchequer, Kwasi Kwarteng, deliver his Growth Plan to parliament, with aims to unlock potential in the British...
Birmingham Council supporting residents through cost of li... Birmingham City Council has published the details of the support that they are giving to residents to help them through the costs of living crisis...
Public sector organisations to be supported through energy... Organisations in the public sector are to receive help from the government with energy costs, alongside households and businesses. By working with...
Businesses to be contacted over government grant Brighton and Hove City Council are actively contacting the businesses that are eligible for a share of a grant from the government, with a deadline of...
Midlothian allocated funding to support local Covid recove... Midlothian Council has announced that it has been allocated a large chunk off funding from the Scottish Government, in order to support the recovery...
Greenwich looking for opinions on levelling up investment The Royal Borough of Greenwich have announced that they are to be awarded almost £100,000 of Levelling Up Funding, and are looking for residents to...
Manchester City Council launch next phase of Cultural Part... Manchester City Council have opened the next round of their Cultural Partnership programme. Just under £1m will be provided under the Cultural...
Defra announce £110m fund to level up the countryside The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs have announced a £110m Rural England Prosperity Fund that will help support communities in the...
Government intervention increased in Slough Local Government Minister Paul Scully has expanded the intervention being implemented in Slough Borough Council, the Department for Levelling Up...
Bedford community groups encouraged to take up funding Small businesses, community groups, and non-profit organisations are being invited to apply for funding to improve the high street in Bedford. Bedford...
Cotswold District Council requesting views on tourist fund... Cotswold District Council is asking for the views of residents on how they should spend the money that has been raised through their tourism charge...
Peterborough submit levelling up bid to improve transport Peterborough City Council have submitted a bid for a share of the government’s Levelling Up Fund to develop the area around Peterborough Train Station...
Flintshire’s Levelling Up Round Two bid Flintshire County Council have announced that their bid for a share of the second round of the government’s Levelling Up Fund has been backed by MPs...
Payments for 6 million to cover cost of living crisis The government has today confirmed that around six million people living with disabilities are to receive their one-off disability cost of living...
Bus services around the country to be protected through go... The Department for Transport has announced a funding package to ensure that over 160 bus operators are able to keep services running and provide...
Strategic panel to support future of Liverpool Greg Clark, Levelling Up Secretary, has announced that he is to set up a strategic advisory panel to develop a long-term plan to support and guide...
Warrington Council’s levelling up bid to boost active tran... Warrington Borough Council has announced that it has submitted ‘ambitious’ plans to boost active travel and improve health and wellbeing across the...
New Initiatives Funding to support Oxfordshire communities... West Oxfordshire District Council has announced that it is pressing on with its plans to use the new Initiatives Fund to support the delivery of their...
Initiative to help adults with autism into work The Department for Work and Pensions has announced a new government initiative that is aimed at helping over 2,000 adults with learning difficulties...
Bradford Council’s levelling up bid for Keighley Bradford Council has announced the details of it’s levelling up bid for Keighley, to create jobs and grow the local economy. A bid of £19 million has...
Mayoral criticism of Government’s levelling up approach Oliver Coppard, Mayor of South Yorkshire, has warned that the government’s approach to the levelling up project is failing and, ultimately, costing...
Levelling Up plan for Bolsover to regenerate town centre Bolsover District Council has submitted a bid for a share of the government’s Levelling Up Fund, as they look to ‘regenerate’ Bolsover town centre...
Broadband to become more accessible for struggling familie... The Department for Work and Pensions is to run a new service that will allow providers of broadband to verify whether customers are receiving relevant...
Leeds ambition shown with levelling up hopes Leeds City Council is showing ambition, thanks to six separate bids to the second round of the government’s levelling up funding. Looking to deliver...
Levelling Up bid for Lichfield leisure centre Lichfield District Council have submitted a bid to the second round of the government’s Levelling Up Fund, having been rebuffed in the first round...
Grimsby boosted by levelling up for local industry Levelling Up Secretary Greg Clark has announced that funding will be allocated to allow for the repair of crucial bridges that connect Grimsby and...
Levelling Up and Shared Prosperity Funding plans for Maldo... Maldon District Council has announced the submission of a bid for a share of the government’s Levelling Up Fund, as well as bidding for money from the...
Warrington submits levelling up bid to boost health and tr... Warrington Borough Council has confirmed that it has submitted three bids for a share of the government’s Levelling Up Fund, with the aim of raising...
Nottingham bid for significant levelling up funding Nottingham City Council are submitting three bids for a £57 million share of the government’s Levelling Up Fund, to unlock the city’s potential by...
Southampton levelling up bids to bring 80 million investme... Southampton City Council have confirmed that they have submitted three bids for a share of the government’s Levelling Up Fund, with the aim of...
Council to use government fund to drive investment and pro... Gedling Borough Council has announced that it has submitted plans to significantly improve the borough through the government’s Shared Prosperity Fund...
Green upgrades to public buildings saving taxpayer money The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy have announced that up to £635 million worth of funding is to be made available to public...
New flexibility for Wellcome Sanger Institute fuels COVID-... Better forecasting, clearer scenarios and centralized assumptions deliver improved planning at world-leading research body. Although it’s one of the...
Bolton levelling up plan to upgrade town centre and travel Bolton Council has announced the submission of two bids for a share of the government’s Levelling Up Fund, with £40 million being requested to help...
Historic Yorkshire devolution deal to be signed today Today, Levelling Up Secretary Greg Clark is to sign a historic deal that will grant more power to Yorkshire communities and considerable government...
Swale council submit levelling up bid to drive employment ... Swale Borough Council have confirmed that they have submitted a levelling up bid to the government, with the aim of driving improvements in health...
Key local projects driven by council funding Staffordshire County Council have been providing important funding for local projects that are helping to improve the quality of life for residents...
Bassetlaw Local Plan submitted for examination Bassetlaw District Council have announced that they have submitted their Local Plan to the Government for independently examined by the Planning...
North Devon to benefit from council funding boost North Devon Council are to boost funding to the area, as they look to improve community amenities. The council’s Strategy and Resources Committee met...
Levelling up plans for Bracknell regeneration Bracknell Forest Council have submitted a bid for a share of the government’s Levelling Up Fund to assist the regeneration of Bracknell town centre...
Rail upgrades for the North West, but local leaders want m... The government have announced that there is to be a much-needed upgrade to the train journey between York and Manchester, via Leeds and Huddersfield...
Thousands of jobs created already through clean energy air... Secretary of State for Business, Kwasi Kwarteng, is set to unveil projects that are advancing the development of low-carbon aerospace innovation, as...
Newly appointed Secretary of State for Levelling Up opens... On Friday afternoon, the government announced that it has opened up the second round of the Levelling Up Fund for applications, and it will remain...
Wandsworth council unveil support package to help families... Leader of Wandsworth council, Simon Hogg, has unveiled a package of initiatives to help locals through the cost-of-living crisis. The package of...
Government’s Kickstart Scheme a success as data shows posi... The government’s Kickstart Scheme was launched in September 2020 and only ended in March 2022, with an aim of tackling the high levels of youth...
Doncaster council on the way to being exemplary Members of the Local Government Association, officers from the councils in Halton, Lambeth, and Warrington, as well as a council leader from...
Scottish Government steps in to tackle cost of living cris... The Scottish Government are to invest billions into helping households with the rising cost of living. With family benefits, £294.4 million will be...
Levelling up funding injection could reduce regional ineq... Rochdale Borough Council has announced that it is to bid for £40 million worth of levelling up funding, to pave the way for major projects across the...
New CEO for Birmingham City Council Birmingham City Council have appointed a new permanent Chief Executive, following a formal recruitment process. Deborah Cadman, who held the interim...
Where CFOs Are Prioritising Resources to Enable a Friction... A Workday global survey reveals how finance leaders are looking to invest in digital transformation to address growing data challenges and emerging...
Survival of levelling up: Mayor seeks tory leadership comm... Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen has written to the candidates who have put their names forward as the next leader of the Conservative Party, to ensure...
West Yorkshire devolution races towards net zero with Nat... Earlier this week, West Yorkshire leaders and businesses met up with the National Infrastructure Commission to get a grip on what the infrastructure...
Levelling up hangs in the balance as government rebuild be... Following a record 59 ministerial resignations (at the time of writing) a high-level sacking, and the resignation of the Prime Minister after less...
The fall of central government and the devolution of power After a tumultuous two days, the central government of the United Kingdom is falling apart. With more than 50 resignations across all levels of...
Biggest UK energy reform in a decade in new ambitious plan... The UK Government’s Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy have today announced a new, landmark set of plans that will be introduced...
Major cabinet appointments following high-profile departur... Three major positions in the Cabinet have been filled, following the departure of Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid. With Sunak and Javid leaving their...
Leeds set for new leisure centre as part of levelling up p... With the end of the government’s second phase of their levelling up funding fast approaching, Leeds City Council have applied for a share of the funds...
Billions of extra costs to be added to council budgets Thanks to rising energy prices, inflation, and National Living Wage pressures, there is set to be an increase of extra costs on council budgets in...
Reading council announce once-in-a-generation revitalising... Reading Borough Council are planning to launch a £20 million bid for a share of the government’s Levelling Up Fund, as they look to regenerate the...
Scottish Government successful with child poverty commitme... The Scottish Government have confirmed that they have delivered with their investment in tackling child poverty, after their record investment to...
St Helens to consider levelling up bids At a cabinet meeting this week, St Helens Council will be discussing details of potential levelling up bids for the St Helens North constituency and...
Dumfries and Galloway to submit levelling up bids As the second phase of the government’s Levelling Up Fund progresses, Dumfries and Galloway Council are preparing to submit three bids, covering three...
Art could be the key to saving Britain’s high streets As Britain’s high streets continue to decline and interest rates rising, East Staffordshire Borough Council is embracing interactive art trails to...
Enforcement Conduct Board announces new appointments The Enforcement Conduct Board has announced the appointment of four new board members, including members of three local councils. Alan Cavill is...
Five ways our Tail Spend Solution helps local authorities ... Products classified as ‘tail spend’ are often low volume and low value. Organisations usually purchase tail spend products to meet a specific, short...
Levelling up bids for Caerphilly Caerphilly County Borough Council are set to launch a bid for a share of the government’s Levelling Up Fund, as they look to develop three projects in...
Additional metrics needed to ensure rural levelling up is ... As the government moves towards the second phase of funding for levelling up projects across the country, research has shown that more needs to be...
Sedgemoor District Council bidding to ensure that Cheddar ... Sedgemoor District Council have announced that they have launched a bid for a share of the government’s Levelling Up Fund to improve the village of...
New levelling up bid for Bridgend Bridgend County Borough Council are set to submit a bid for a share of the government’s Levelling Up Fund, as they look to embark on two major local...
Pontypool and Blaenavon submit levelling up bids Torfaen Council has given its support for two new projects in Pontypool and Blaenavon, as part of plans to level up the area. In Blaenavon, the bid...
Gloucestershire communities to receive extra investment Gloucester County Council have announced that communities in need of support will receive an extra £1.5 million of funding. This funding comes on top...
Councils deliver social value by paying 1,500 small busine... Councils in North East England are leading the way in helping small businesses get paid faster, thanks to an initiative supported by the North East...
Lancashire set to establish a new levelling up fund to kic... With the UK Government pushing its Levelling Up strategy, Lancashire County Council are set to establish a new levelling up fund of their own, in...
Sustainable Economic Growth at the forefront of new strate... A new Sustainable Economy Strategy and Action Plan has been approved by Mid Sussex District Council (MSDC), in order to support sustainable economic...
Rochdale Council launches wide-reaching public sector recr... Rochdale Borough Council are hiring for a number of vital roles and will be hosting two recruitment fairs at the Number One Riverside office. Areas...
Hundreds of businesses offered chance for part in new low-... At a recent webinar, supported by Tees Valley Combined Authority, hundreds of business bosses turned out to learn about the part they can play in the...
Liverpool City Region unveils innovation plan Liverpool City Region Mayor, Steve Rotheram has unveiled a multibillion pound plan to supercharge the area’s innovation powerhouse credentials. The...
Greater Manchester CA launches Night Time Economy Strategy Greater Manchester Combined Authority has launched a new plan to support the recovery of the night time economy sector across the city region, along...
DLUHC investment to boost commercial capability across the... Alongside the Crown Commercial Service (CCS), the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) are investing in a new contract...
Scottish Government announces plans to regenerate town cen... New measures to revitalise town centres and regenerate local economies have been published by the Scottish Government. In response to last year’s...
Chancellor visits Darlington Treasury base as part of leve... Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled the preferred permanent location for the Darlington Economic Campus, as the recruitment drive hits a major...
Tees Valley CA behind world’s first centre for digital tra... Tees Valley Combined Authority are behind a world-first centre dedicated to accelerating the digitalisation of international trade is to be set up in...
How Wales’ capital is regenerating its centre post Covid-1... Like every other city across the country, Wales’ capital Cardiff has felt the effects of Covid-19, but the council has a plan to ensure that it build...
Over £3.4bn saved as government ramps up cost-cutting prog... More than £3.4bn was saved in 2020/21 through successful efforts to improve efficiency across Whitehall, maximising value for taxpayers and putting...
Spring statement 2022: £500m boost to local authority fund Delivering his Spring Statement to the House of Commons, the Chancellor Rishi Sunak outlined a range of immediate measures, including a £500m boost to...
Boroughs seek funding in Spring Statement to tackle unempl... Ahead of Chancellor, Rishi Sunak’s Spring Statement on 23 March, London boroughs are warning that the capital needs ‘enough funding and freedom’ to...
Levelling up: £3m funding to support 25 areas produce loca... Communities across the country will lead the way in shaping the design of their neighbourhoods under a new design programme, the Department for...
Investor launch for Stoke-on-Trent City Council Levelling ... More than £620m of potential investment opportunities across Stoke-on-Trent have been launched to investors by the city council. The authority said it...
UK and Scottish governments reach agreement on Green Freep... A partnership agreement to establish two Green Freeports in Scotland has been reached between the UK and Scottish governments, with the former...
Public sector tail spend to be transformed by ‘first of it... Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has launched a ‘first of its kind’ digital solution to help manage and aggregate tail spend, ensuring public sector...
Levelling up: £1.5bn Brownfield Fund to help 20 areas tran... Towns and cities across the country will be transformed thanks to a new £1.5bn regeneration programme that will breathe fresh life into disadvantaged...
West Midlands Gigafactory gets green light The West Midlands Gigafactory joint venture has taken the next step in its journey to deliver a Gigafactory in the region, with council planning...
Report: Council finances perform more strongly than initia... In a new report funded by the Economic and Social Research Council, researchers from the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) have found that English...
£700m local authority funding to help businesses impacted ... The government has awarded councils £700m in funding to help businesses impacted by the Omicron variant. Businesses across England will be able to tap...
Levelling up: National Infrastructure Commission announces... The National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) is opening a new office in Leeds, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced today, as the government continues...
A first for NI as £1bn Belfast Region City Deal signed UK and Northern Ireland Executive Ministers have signed the first ever City Deal for Northern Ireland. The Belfast Region City Deal (BRCD) unlocks...
£22.8m government SME funding to accelerate green innovati... The government has today announced £22.8m worth of funding to provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) with support services to accelerate...
NAO: Bounce Back Loan scheme ‘inadequate’ Counter fraud activity for the Bounce Back Loan scheme was implemented too slowly to be effective and the government's activity to limit taxpayers'...
Louise Smyth appointed President of global business regist... Companies House Chief Executive, Louise Smyth, has been named as the new President of the Corporate Registers Forum (CRF). Ms Smyth, who is also the...
‘Transformative’ Teesside Freeport opens for business Teesside Freeport, the UK’s first and largest freeport, has today begun operations, unleashing its ‘transformative potential’ on the region. Mayor of...
LGA launches online tool to map employment and skills prov... The Local Government Association (LGA) has today launched a new online resource to map national employment and skills provision in every local...
North Ayrshire Council to pay real Living Wage rate early North Ayrshire Council has committed to paying its staff the new real Living Wage five months early. To mark the start of Living Wage Week, the new...
LGA: Green economy could see nearly 700,000 green jobs cre... As local government leaders across the world meet in Glasgow for COP26, the Local Government Association said councils are key to facilitating a boom...
Locally-led projects to see £200m funding boost Almost 500 locally-led projects are set to be backed by a £200m government funding package, as part of the Community Renewal Fund, in order to help...
Mid Suffolk District Council outlines £5.1m investment pla... A total of 39 projects are set to receive a share of a £5.1m investment plan outlined by Mid Suffolk District Council, which is looking to dip into...
Tees Valley Mayor pushes for further net zero investment Ben Houchen, Tees Valley Mayor, will be pushing for further investment into new net-zero clean technologies in the region, bringing more well-paid...
UK green projects benefit from more than £5.8bn of foreign... Across the UK, projects are underway to help significantly improve the country’s environmental impact and achieve the Prime Minister’s ambition of...
Southend Council considers seizure of £100m development si... After limited progress has been made on a £100m development in the town, Southend Council has explored options to take back control of the landmark...
Public Sector Procurement: Capex vs Opex & Levelling the P... Procurement plays a significant role in public sector digital transformation, acting as the transparent, impartial gateway to better outcomes for...
LGA estimate local services will cost at least £8bn more b... According to analysis by the LGA, councils in England will face extra cost pressures of almost £8bn by 2024/25 just to keep vital local services...
Government launches £500m support for vulnerable household... Vulnerable households across the country will be able to access a new £500m government support fund to help them with essentials over the coming...
£6m invested into Liverpool City Region Growth Fund A growth fund that helped businesses grow during the Covid-19 pandemic is to receive a £6m cash injection from the Liverpool City Region Combined...
Secretary of State sees levelling up in action across Nort... On his first official visit as the new Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Michael Gove toured towns across the North East to see first-hand how...
£58.7m approved for Swansea Bay City Deal low carbon progr... The UK and Welsh governments have approved the £58.7m Swansea Bay City Deal’s Supporting Innovation and Low Carbon Growth programme. The programme...
Rural and coastal economies could see a £51bn a year boost... According to new research commissioned by the Local Government Association (LGA), coastal and rural regions in England and Wales could benefit from a...
Leeds Council conduct research on impact of Covid-19 on ci... Leeds City Council has been collaborating with partners on several pieces of work in the past few months looking at the effect of Covid-19 on city...
techUK launches new index to help assess UK digital sector Technology trade association, techUK, has launched a new framework to assess the digital tech sector across the different regions of the UK. The Local...
Milton Keynes and Sheffield councils awarded £1.4m to deli... Milton Keynes and Sheffield councils have been awarded funding of £1.4m to develop proposals to unlock a significant number of homes and jobs through...
LGA respond to health and social care reform plan Yesterday the Prime Minister set out plans to tackle the Covid backlogs and reform adult social care, with £36bn being raised in the health and care...
New £270m Green Heat Network Fund to support low-carbon he... A new £270m has just been announced by the Government, set to make homes and businesses greener as low-carbon energy is placed at the heart for heat...
Sedgefield’s NETPark could see a £50m expansion Durham County Council’s cabinet is considering investing in a third phase of the North East Technology Park (NETPark) at Sedgefield. The expansion...
New body to tackle health disparities Following a government announcement, a new body set to tackle health disparities in the UK will launch on Friday 1st October. The Office for Health...
Welsh Government invest over £1.9m to address food poverty... Organisations across Wales will receive over £1.9m to help tackle food poverty, assisting with food insecurities within local communities. This will...
Permanent outdoor measures for high streets consultation l... Temporary measures that have given a huge boost to high streets and hospitality during the Covid-19 pandemic could be made permanent following a...
Report calls for joint government working to improve Welsh... Town centres are at the heart of Welsh life and high street sustainability requires joined up delivery, brave decision-making and ambitious leadership...
LGA: Extend incentives for new apprenticeships beyond furl... Financial incentives in place to help employers create apprenticeship programmes should be extended to continue beyond the end of the furlough scheme...
New campaign throws spotlight on Tees Valley career opport... Tees Valley Mayor, Ben Houchen, has launched a new campaign to encourage young people to consider future careers in the Tees Valley, as students...
Council led £19.2m cruise facilities construction underway Construction of a new council led cruise ship visitor centre is underway as part of a £19.2m development, which will welcome passengers and crew from...
New Chair of UK Government Investments appointed Vindi Banga has been appointed as Chair of UK Government Investments (UKGI) by Economic Secretary to the Treasury, John Glen. UKGI is an arm’s length...
Government announces strategy to regenerate high streets The government has unveiled their long-term plan to support the evolution and regeneration of high streets. Last week, the Prime Minister set out his...
£130m WMCA funding for green technology skills in West Mid... Thousands of residents and businesses will benefit from new green skills and qualifications thanks to funding from the West Midlands Combined...
Driving faster, flexible and compliant procurement in the ... Professional services spend management experts, Constellia, have partnered with goods and works procurement specialists, eXceeding, to enable public...
Chancellor announces £15bn of Sovereign Green Bonds Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, has announced that £15bn of Sovereign Green Bonds (‘Green Gilt’), will be set aside this financial year to...
Luton Council agree £139m financial support for airport Councillors in Luton have agreed an investment totalling £119m, plus a contingency of £20m, to help stabilise the council’s airport company following...
UKCloud achieves Social Value Quality Mark Level 2 UKCloud, the multi-cloud experts dedicated to making transformation happen across the UK public sector, has today announced it is the first UK tech...
New funding for Cornwall to create G7 legacy for the regio... Cornwall will benefit from new investment in its town centres and natural landscape under plans to create a long-term legacy from the G7 summit, which...
Core Cities UK hosts first G7 U7 Urban Summit Urban networks from the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the USA, as well as the G7 guest countries of Australia and South Korea met virtually ahead...
Companies House Director of Finance making her mark As an ardent supporter of Welsh rugby, Michelle Wall, the Director of Finance at Companies House knows a thing or two about making the most out of...
£12.6m government funding boost for Rotherham town centre Rotherham has been awarded £12.6m to help the transformation of the town centre as part of the government’s Future High Streets Fund. Last year...
How the Future High Streets Fund is supporting the levelli... To support UK town centres to recover from the pandemic and deliver ambitious regeneration plans, the Government has outlined £830m funding from its...
High streets set for £830m funding boost as reopening acce... Over 70 high streets across England will receive over £830m to improve transport links, build new homes and transform underused spaces in a key...
S. Gloucestershire Council complete £10m purchase of shopp... South Gloucestershire Council has completed a £10m acquisition of a shopping centre and car park in a major step towards its long-term regeneration...
New partnership formed to drive forward Stoke-on-Trent’s p... A new partnership has been forged to drive forward plans for Stoke-on-Trent. The City Forum, which met last week for the first time, saw nearly 150...
UK Prosperity Index: 17 top local authorities in South Eas... A new index launched tracking the prosperity levels of local authorities around the UK has revealed the huge imbalance between regions, with 17 of the...
Government to publish Levelling Up White Paper The Government will publish a Levelling Up White Paper later this year articulating how new policy interventions will improve opportunity and boost...
Durham County Council job scheme for unemployed 16 to 24-y... Young people aged 16 to 24 on Universal Credit will be able to apply for a number of job vacancies with Durham County Council through an employment...
City of London Corporation unveils action plan for the fut... The Square Mile must adapt to post-pandemic economic and social trends in order to remain a world-leading ecosystem, according to a new report...
Nottingham City Council reduce gender pay gap Nottingham City Council have reduced their average gender pay gap according to the latest figures. Across the whole council, women on average earn...
Cheshire East Council launches support local - shop safely... Cheshire East Council is encouraging residents to say ‘hi’ to the high street again by launching a new campaign. The council’s ‘Say ‘hi’ to the High...
Manchester Council’s Strategic Director of Development to ... Manchester City Council’s Strategic Director of Development, Louise Wyman, is to leave her role with the local authority at the end of April. She took...
Expansion of council scheme rating businesses’ Covid-19 sa... A council led accreditation scheme assessing Covid-19 safety measures has relaunched to promote public confidence in London’s pubs, restaurants, gyms...
Havering Council introduces free parking to help high stre... Havering Council is providing free parking for four weeks to help support the borough’s high streets and town centres as they reopen again. Parking...
Blackpool Council’s £1m investment to kick-start tourism Blackpool Council has unveiled a £1m package to kick-start the town’s tourism economy on the day that the government roadmap allows for the reopening...
Sandwell Council urges customers to avoid unsafe shops and... Sandwell Council is urging shoppers and pub goers to 'vote with their feet' and avoid businesses not following Covid-19 guidance in the borough as...
Cheshire East public information campaign for town centres... As lockdown restrictions begin to ease, Cheshire East Council is preparing for the reopening of the borough’s town centres and urging businesses to...
£23.6m Deal for Truro to boost Cornwall’s economy The UK Government has announced a £23.6m investment in Truro to boost the local economy, create jobs and improve local skills, helping Cornwall build...
Government confirms national events pilot to take place in... The Government has announced details of pilot events to be held in Liverpool, as the city follows in the footsteps of Amsterdam and Barcelona by...
Changes to support high streets and delivery of schools an... New rules allowing commercial premises to be converted into homes have come into force as part of a package of government measures to revitalise...
£4m Leicester City Council led youth employment hub to lau... A £4m Leicester City Council led project to create a new youth hub to help get young people into jobs, education and training is being launched in the...
Four NI councils part of cross-border Dublin Belfast Econo... The Dublin Belfast Economic Corridor has been launched with four of Northern Ireland’s councils (Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon; Belfast...
Principal authorities encouraged to pass £56m funding to l... The government is strongly encouraging principal authorities in England to work with parish and town (local) councils to pass on funding from the £56m...
North West local authority community bank moves a step clo... Plans to establish a community bank in the North West have taken a step closer after the next stages of the project were approved by Preston City...
£56m government funding for councils to prepare for summer The government has announced £56m of funding for councils to support a safe and successful reopening of the country’s high streets and seaside resorts...
WECA announces business support programme to aid Covid-19 ... The West of England Combined Authority (WECA) is launching a new business support programme for businesses and individuals working in the creative...
£100m Islands Growth Deal signed A £100 million investment in the future economic prosperity of Orkney, Shetland and nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles) has been agreed with the heads of...
Ground-breaking £452m Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal si... The Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal has been formally signed and will bring in up to £452m of fresh investment to the Borderlands area of northern...
£860m ‘New Deal’ for Sheffield City Region Sheffield City Region Mayor, Dan Jarvis and local leaders in South Yorkshire are to approve a ground-breaking stimulus worth up to £860 million to...
IWD: MK Council's £250k commitment to help women back into... As part of this year’s International Women’s Day, Milton Keynes Council is investing almost £250,000 in programmes to support women back into work...
Darlington ‘Treasury North’ jobs move welcomed by local le... Leaders in the Tees Valley region have welcomed the decision in the Budget to locate the Treasury’s new offices, dubbed ‘Treasury North’ in Darlington...
Leeds City Council and LEP welcome UK Infrastructure Bank Leeds City Council and the Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership have welcomed the news that Leeds will be the home of the UK’s first ever...
Furlough extension and traineeship funding in Chancellor’s... Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak delivered his Budget to the House of Commons on Wednesday 3 March and announced a number of policies to get...
Chancellor delivers Budget The Budget announcement by Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak has taken place. Announcements include: The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will...
WECA funded careers scheme sees £3.6m investment following... The West of England Combined Authority (WECA) has announced that it will invest £3.6m to expand its free career coaching and support service following...
St Helens Council announce £10m fund to kickstart regenera... St Helens Borough Council has approved a £10m land and property acquisition fund and adopted a revised strategy to help deliver regeneration, economic...
WMCA funding for new electric vehicle training centre A new training centre to give local people the specialist skills needed to work on electric vehicles has opened at City of Wolverhampton College...
Liverpool City Region launch £30m digital partnership The Liverpool City Region has announced the launch of a new £30m partnership to deliver ultrafast digital infrastructure that will help make the...
Cumbria County Council helpline supports residents through... Cumbria County Council’s Emergency Support Helpline has been helping the county’s residents seeking support, guidance and information since it was...
Mendip District Council back universal basic income trial Councillors in Mendip have backed calls for the district be a pilot area for universal basic income (UBI), which would offer residents a non-means...
£250m council-led Derry and Strabane City Deal signed Partners involved in the £250m Derry and Strabane City Deal have welcomed the signing of the heads of terms agreement and have reinforced their...
Public sector ‘leading the way’ in Covid-19 recovery The “public sector leads the way” in the UK’s recovery from Covid-19. Those were the words of Social Value Portal Chief Executive, Guy Battle, as he...
£3.4m funding for Liverpool City Region employment program... A programme that has delivered life changing support to help thousands of long-term unemployed people as they try to find work, has secured £3.4m...
Plans for Oxford-Cambridge Arc to be fastest growing UK ec... A plan to unleash the economic and cultural potential of the Oxford-Cambridge Arc and to transform it into one of the world’s premier growth corridors...
Coventry Council enter partnership to develop proposals fo... Coventry City Council has agreed to enter a joint venture partnership to develop proposals for the UK’s first electric car battery plant, known as a...
Solihull Council to give £3.7m loan to Birmingham Airport Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is to give Birmingham Airport a £3.7m loan in order to ‘support the airport’s return to previous passenger and...
Public sector membership club Boundless announces new CEO Boundless, the UK membership club for civil service and public sector workers has announced Colin Slinn as its new CEO. Colin, who has been with...
Liverpool City Council launches new relationship with Euro... Liverpool City Council has launched a three month campaign encouraging people and businesses across the city to start their new relationship with the...
WMCA give green light to Dudley’s new £24m bus and Metro i... West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) leaders have given the go ahead for the new £24 million Dudley Interchange. The approval of the full business...
Regional recovery plans set out in West Midlands HS2 Growt... The development of HS2 in the West Midlands will turbocharge the economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic as it brings forward 175,000 new jobs...
Birmingham City Council agree to pay £18.5m loan to Birmin... Birmingham City Council is to give an £18.5m loan to Birmingham Airport as it struggles due to the Covid pandemic. The airport, which is located in...
Liverpool City Region’s Freeport bid welcomed by LEP and b... Liverpool City Region Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) and local business leaders have welcomed the City Region’s bid to create a multi-gateway...
North Kesteven District Council appoint agent for £56 mill... North Kesteven District Council in Lincolnshire have appointed an agent after a competitive tender process was held to become the sole agents for the...
New council owned leisure facility in Norfolk to open earl... North Norfolk District Council is seeking to take advantage of the current closure of leisure centres due to the Covid-19 pandemic by bringing forward...
Portsmouth City Council hoping for Freeport success to sho... Portsmouth City Council are backing Solent Local Enterprise Partnership's Freeport bid for the region, as deadlines close today to be in the running...
Chesterfield Borough Council case study shows benefits of ... A report released by Chesterfield Borough Council, titled ‘Don’t Cut Here!’ has outlined the benefits of HS2 East reaching the borough, which was...
Two new council-funded hotels in Slough open In a first for Slough Borough Council, a new double-decker hotel has opened in the town, owned and developed by the local authority. A first for the...
Port of Tilbury’s new £34 million flood defences Construction work has begun on an innovative scheme to improve Tilbury’s flood defences with the installation of new dual-function flood lock gates...
Lincolnshire County Council approves £12m stimulus for loc... The use of £12m of council reserves has been approved by Lincolnshire County Council to support local businesses, permitting them to apply directly to...
Significant £100m regeneration project in the Midlands ent... A major £100m redevelopment project in Walsall, backed by the local authority and the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) among others, has...
Rotherham Council self-isolation fund for those excluded b... Rotherham Council has announced that it will offer £250 to people in the area that have to self-isolate due to Coronavirus. The Council has set aside...
Four projects to receive share of £250,000 town centres fu... The Highland Council has announced that four projects in the region have been awarded a collective total of more than £250,000 from the Scottish...
Newcastle City Council approves £3m culture investment Culture in Newcastle is set to receive a significant boost after councillors agreed a £3m funding boost to continue to support jobs, organisations and...
Council tax increase to pay for free transport in London The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced that there will be a council tax increase in London to cover the costs of free transport for under-18s...
Worcestershire Council aim to plug £26m gap Worcestershire County Council are to discuss plans to increase their portion of Council Tax by 2.5% in the coming year to plug the £26.5m funding gap...
IFS: Covid has exacerbated inequalities The Institute for Fiscal Studies has released its first report of the year, titled Deaton Review of Inequalities: a New Year’s message. The report...
Prime Minister commits to uplift in public sector jobs The Prime Minister has committed to continuing to invest in public sector jobs as the country aims to “build back better” after the Covid-19 pandemic...
Hull City Council reaffirms commitment to delivering £130m... Despite repeated challenges and delays, Deputy Leader of Hull City Council Daren Hale has confirmed the local authority remains committed to...
Nottingham City Council to develop financial recovery plan With a clear urgency, Nottingham City Council faces a need to swiftly develop a recovery plan to rectify a potentially perilous financial situation at...
Shropshire Council approve £50m investment to stimulate ec... Shropshire Council have given the green light to a new 15-year programme to invest £50m in business parks across the region, aimed at significantly...
PMQs: 2020 in reflection The Prime Minister opened PMQs by thanking all those in public services for continuing to work through the coronavirus pandemic and wishing them a...
£1m fraud halted by Hertfordshire County Council Hertfordshire County Council’s finance team have revealed that they stopped an attempt to defraud the Council out of £1m. In the Council’s Audit...
New Government procurement procedure in wake of Brexit The Government has set out how procurement will change for Government contracts once the Brexit transition period ends at the end of this year. The...
Council considers 'change of direction' with £500m portfol... A review into it’s £500m estate, accelerated due to the Covid-19 pandemic, has led Bath and North East Somerset Council to consider new avenues...
Culture Recovery Fund marks £1 billion milestone The Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund has passed their £1 billion milestone, supported more than 75,000 jobs, with a remaining £400...
Carbon neutral plans will fail without more support for lo... The Blueprint Coalition (formed of local government organisations, environmental NGOs, and academics and backed by around 100 councils) is warning...
Government issues public procurement guidance ahead of Bre... The Government has issued guidance surrounding public procurement ahead of the UK’s exit from the European Union at the end of the transition period...
2.4m people living in destitution in the UK The Joseph Rowntree Foundation has released it’s bi-annual report into destitution across the UK which has shown a significant increase since their...
Mid Suffolk District Council project £800k budget surplus Mid Suffolk District Council have shown cabinet members at the Council that they are projecting to end the year with a surplus of £843k despite extra...
Dorset LEP announce new Chair Dorset LEP have today (Dec 01) announced the appointment of a new Chair, Cecilia Bufton. Mrs Bufton has enjoyed a 30-year career in the private sector...
Councils to allow shops to open around the clock The Local Government Secretary, Robert Jenrick, has announced that Councils will have the ability to allow shops to open around the clock if they...
Manchester City Council call for extra funding for green s... Manchester City Council are asking Government to provide more funding to green spaces and parks in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic. The Council...
Spending Review 2020: “Government must make tough decision... Rishi Sunak has set out the Government’s Spending Review in Parliament, detailing how the Government will recovery economically from Coronavirus. The...
PMQs: Did Government ministers breach ministerial code? In this week’s PMQs, Leader of the Opposition, Keir Starmer, had a very focused approach of using the ministerial code to question whether the Prime...
LGA commissioned to investigate Croydon Council Following a Report in the Public Interest concerning the Council’s financial position, the Local Government Association has been commissioned to...
Public sector pay: the big freeze this winter The Government is expected to announce that Public Sector workers will face a freeze in their pay when the Chancellor announces his spending review...
£300m announced for spectator sports The Government has today announced that £300m will be invested into spectator sports that have had their revenue significantly damaged by the...
Biggest military investment since Cold War The Prime Minister is set to announce the biggest increase in military investment since the end of the Cold War. The £16.5bn investment is designed to...
Cheshire West and Chester Council encourage Councils to de... Cheshire West and Chester Council have declared a Poverty Emergency and are urging councils across the country to do the same. The motion, put forward...
A nuclear world-first to save the UK £2 billion A Cumbrian partnership has manufactured an innovative, world-first nuclear space saver solution that could save the UK £2 billion in nuclear...
Public Services Committee: Vulnerable children are falling... The House of Lords Public Services Committee says “fundamental weaknesses” must be addressed to make services resilient enough to cope with any future...
Over 19,000 jobs made by Kickstart Scheme The Government has announced that 19,672 jobs have been created through their kickstart scheme. The jobs have been created in a number of sectors...
CCN warns of £1.7bn funding shortfall The County Council Network has today (Nov 12) revealed the results of its survey that tries to gauge the funding standpoint of its 36 councils. Out of...
£200m to protect areas prone to flooding and coastal chang... A Flood and Coastal Resilience Innovation Programme has been announced today (9 Nov) in aid of helping communities improve resilience to flooding and...
“Council housing revolution” key to local recovery The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has released a report, titled Homes for all: Putting council housing at the heart of local recovery...
Chancellor extends furlough to March The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has today announced that the furlough scheme will be extended until March. The Government has been under substantial...
Young people’s jobs most affected by Coronavirus A report released today (Oct 28) has shown that young people are the most likely group to have been made redundant, and subsequently not found a job...
50 Tory MPs demand “clear roadmap” for Northern regions 50 Tory MPs have written to the Prime Minister calling for a “clear roadmap” for Northern regions that have been placed under the toughest economic...
First 7 towns to benefit from Towns Deals The Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick has announced today (27 Oct) that 7 towns will be the beneficiaries of the new Towns Fund. The funds are...
£75m Grants given through Culture Recovery Fund The Culture Secretary, Oliver Dowden, has that 35 cultural organisations across the country will receive grants ranging from £1m to £3m, totalling...
IFG: Job Support Scheme will waste taxpayer money The Institute for Government (IFG) have released a report which claims that the current Job Support Scheme will undoubtedly waste tax payers’ money by...
UK sign first trade deal as independent nation The UK has today (Oct 23) signed its first international trade deal as an independent nation with Japan. The trade deal, UK-Japan Comprehensive...
Chancellor announces further support for businesses and wo... The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has today (Oct 22) announced that there will be further support for businesses, their workers and self-employed people...
Local Government Secretary allocates £1bn to Councils The Local Government Secretary, Robert Jenrick, has today (Oct 22) confirmed the allocations of £1bn worth of funding that will be delivered to local...
Chancellor will conduct “one-year Spending Review” The Chancellor has today (Oct 21) announced that a one-year spending review will take place to assess the impacts that Coronavirus has had on budgets...
One in five local authorities may lack sufficient resource... According to new data carried out by the Society of Local Authority Chief Executives (Solace), almost one in five local authority leaders predicts...
IFS: Public finances could see £100bn hit by 2024 The IFS has forecasted that public finances will see a £100bn hit by 2024 as a result of Covid-19 borrowing in a report released today (Oct 13). The...
Government expand Job Support Scheme The Chancellor has today (Oct 09) announced an expansion of the Job Support Scheme (JSS) to now businesses that have been forced to close due to Covid...
445 organisations benefit from £103m Heritage Recovery Fun... 445 heritage organisations across England will benefit from £103m worth of funding announced by Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport today...
Plans to make the UK world leader in green energy announce... The Prime Minister has today announced that £160m will be made available as part of the new Build Back Greener plans for the UK. The plans include...
£242bn windfall if levelling up is successful The Centre for Progressive Policy has today (Oct 05) released a report detailing the extra £242bn that could be generated if the Government’s...
Government launch £200m Port Infrastructure Fund The Government has announced that ports will be able to take advantage of a £200m Port Infrastructure Fund. The fund is designed to make ports able to...
LGA: £10bn investment needed for council shortfalls The Local Government Association (LGA) is asking the Government to use its first CSR in ten years to plug the shortfalls that local Government will...
£56m for Portsmouth transport Portsmouth has been awarded £56m by the Government in order to improve their transport links. The funds, announced by Transport Minister Baroness Vere...
Government announces £80m for Towns Fund The Government has today announced the first wave of funding for its Towns Fund. The first wave consists of £80m that will be distributed between just...
Chancellor announces Job Support Scheme The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has today (Sept 24) announced that the Job Support Scheme will replace the Job Retention Scheme at the beginning of...
IFS: Councils could face £3.2bn shortfall post-Covid-19 The IFS has today (Sept 24) released a report that outlines how Councils could have a £3.2bn shortfall even after the Coronavirus crisis. The report...
Nottingham City Council plugs £38m Covid-19 shortfall Nottingham City Council has announced that it will use its reserves to cover £38m worth of shortfalls caused by Covid-19. The shortfall is caused by...
Did eating out help out? Centre for Cities has analysed data from August to see if the Government’s attempt to keep the hospitality sector ticking over, Eat Out to Help Out...
£95m funding offered to historic high streets 68 historic high streets across England are being offered a share of the £95m High Streets Heritage Action Zone fund. The money is awarded by Historic...
Second lockdown could cost the UK £250m per day A report released today (Sept 21) by the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) has shown that a second lockdown could cost the UK up to...
£14m funding for Sports and Leisure Sector The Welsh Government have announced that they are providing £14m of funding to the Sports and Leisure sector. The money is intended to support the...
Up to 30% of residents issued Court Summons over unpaid Co... A report has revealed that up to 31% of residents across certain regions have been Summoned to Court because of unpaid council tax. The highest region...
Government urges leaders to combat social mobility across ... The Government is today urging regional leaders to help tackle social mobility problems that persist across a large amount of areas across England...
UNISON: Government must support public services to build a... UNISON is calling for support for Public Sector services and key workers in a campaign that is being launched today (Sept 14). The campaign titled No...
North Ayrshire announce "Local Green New Deal" North Ayrshire Council have announced their plan for economic recovery post-Covid. The Council is intending to use the response to Covid as a way to...
COSLA: Remove council tax cap so that it is a truly local ... The Convention of Scottish Local Authorities has called for the cap on council tax to be scrapped in order to help fill in the financial gap that...
Council plug budget shortfall Fareham Borough Council is today (Sept 7) drawing up an emergency mid-year budget to manage the predicted £1.14m shortfall caused by Coronavirus. The...
IFG: “Centre of government was late to consider how local ... The Institute for Government has released a report which suggests that central Government was late to involve local government in its Coronavirus...
Government starts £2bn job Kickstart Scheme The Government has started taking applications for employers to apply to take part in the Kickstart Scheme. The scheme, which is part of the...
Welsh Councils will receive an extra £2.8m to support Coun... Councils across Wales will receive an extra £2.8m of funding in order to reduce the financial strain put on local councils by the Council Tax...
£14m ECO-I North West to boost low carbon business transfo... The North West is set to lead the way for low carbon innovation, skills and ‘green’ economic growth thanks to a new £14m programme announced this week...
Draft Recovery Plan for Construction Industry released by ... The Scottish Construction Leaders Forum (SCLF) has today (Aug 28th) released a draft recovery plan outlining how the construction industry can recover...
CCN: Scrapping over 200 local councils could save £3bn An independent report commissioned and published today (Aug 28) by the County Councils Network (CCN) has shown evidence that replacing 213 local...
Over 1,000 apprentices benefit from funded training in WMC... The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has announced that over 1,000 apprentices have benefitted from their apprentice levy scheme. The scheme...
£5.7m MoD Innovation Hub set to “drive future success” Dorset LEP has announced today (Aug 25) that it will be investing £1.5m into a new Ministry of Defence Innovation Hub. The investments will be matched...
£100m investment signed for Moray Growth Deal £100m worth of funding has been confirmed for the Moray Growth Deal today (Aug 25). The UK and Scottish Government will each invest £32.5m with a...
WYCA makes major investment plea to Government The West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) has called on the Government to support the region’s ambitious vision for economic recovery, and provide...
Centre for cities: Intervention needed to get workers back... With the Government’s launch of Eat Out to Help Out at the start of August, it was hoped that city centres would see an increase in footfall, but...
£37m Institute formed to boost productivity The Government has today (Aug 21st) announced £32m in funding for the creation of the Productivity Institute which will be based out of the University...
IFS warns of councils’ £2.2bn shortfall following Covid The Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) has warned that without extra funding, councils could see themselves struggling to fund and maintain public...
Blackpool Council bids for £50m from the Towns Fund Blackpool Council submitted a £50m bid to Government yesterday (Aug 6) following public consultation to help shape the town’s future. If successful...
Why Councils need to declare a Poverty Emergency - Cllr Ma... On this week’s episode of Public Sector Voices we are joined by Cllr Mandy Clare from Cheshire West and Chester Council. As the Leader’s champion of...
D2N2 LEP calls for 'pipeline' of new projects for future i... Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire (D2N2) Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has made a call for capital projects in the areas to...
Government announces £20m in new grants for small business... The Minister for Regional Growth and Local Government Simon Clarke has announced £20m in new grants today (July 30) to support the recovery of small...
Mayor Ben Houchen invites businesses to tender for £120m p... Mayor of Tees Valley Ben Houchen is calling on local businesses to tender for a £120m project as part of the 12-month jobs plan. Firms in Teesside...
West Yorkshire £1.8bn devolution deal gains momentum The West Yorkshire devolution deal, spearheaded by the Combined Authority, is gathering pace after a council meeting yesterday (July 27) discussed its...
Tees Valley Mayor agrees £5.8m deal that could bring 3,000... Friday (July 24) saw the Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen and the Combined Authority Cabinet sign off a £5.8m grant award to fund an inward investment...
Green light for second Government hub in Croydon A new Government hub in Croydon has been granted planning permission today (July 22), which is expected to save taxpayers more than £8m a year. The...
Chancellor announces pay rise for public sector workers Nearly 900,000 public sector workers, including teachers, doctors and police officers are set for above inflation pay rises this year, announced by...
Allocation for extra £500m for councils is confirmed by Go... The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government has confirmed allocations for the £500m additional funding for councils announced earlier this...
Choose your winner for Council of the Month Over the past few weeks, we have received over 140 nominations for Council of the Month, each with inspiring and heart-warming detail of Councils and...
Government to invest £5.2bn in long-term plan to tackle fl... The Government has announced a £5.2bn long-term plan to tackling flooding today (July 14) which will see up to 336,000 properties in England better...
Blackpool bids for £25m Future High Streets Fund Blackpool Council has bid for up to £25m of the Government’s £1bn Future High Streets Fund, to support the next phase of its Town Centre Regeneration...
£705m investment into infrastructure, jobs and tech at GB-... The UK Government announced a £705m investment package yesterday (July 12) to fund infrastructure, jobs and technology at the GB-EU border. Included...
Rishi Sunak announces multi billion pound Plan for Jobs The Chancellor of the Exchequer has today (July 8) delivered his Summer Economic Update with a package of measures designed to support jobs and boost...
Birmingham City Council appoints interim CEO Following the departure of its current chief executive, Birmingham City Council has announced Clive Heaphy will step up to take the helm as Interim...
Council tax should be scrapped due to inequality in curren... Council tax should be abolished as it is too similar to poll tax, according to a new report, published today. ‘Home Affairs,’ by the Resolution...
Innovation in commissioning services Source: PSE Jun/Jul 17 Malcolm Harbour CBE, who wrote Parliament’s first report on innovation in public procurement in 2008 and now chairs the LGA...
Prime Minister announces Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee The Prime Minister has announced a comprehensive plan to restore trust in local policing and enhance community safety by rolling out the Neighbourhood...
Edinburgh joins Core Cities UK Edinburgh has joined Core Cities UK, becoming the organisation's 12th member city, its third national capital, and expanding the UK-wide reach of the...
London borough leaders call for new devolution settlement The leaders of the 32 London boroughs have issued a united cross-party call for a new devolution settlement for the capital, seeking a formal decision...
Council helping veterans into employment with Guaranteed I... Westmorland and Furness Council is helping veterans looking for employment through its Guaranteed Interview Scheme, supporting their transition to...
Leader of Stockport Council, Cllr Mark Hunter, Announces D... Stockport Council has confirmed that Councillor Mark Hunter has decided to step back as Leader of the Council in May 2025. This marks the end of his...
Decentralised Decarbonisation in UK Needs New Energy Model... The government should consider shifting the capital burden of renewable infrastructure from household bills to keep local residents onside with plans...
The Midlands Mayors sign a commitment to deliver change to... The Mayors of the West Midlands and East Midlands have both signed an historic agreement to work closer together for the better of both the regions...
Next Welsh Government must focus on long-term health NHS leaders are calling on the next Welsh Government to prioritise prevention, workforce development, performance and financial frameworks, social...
Lancashire's Path to Unitary Councils Lancashire County Council Cabinet members will be asked to consider the wide range of views across the county about local government reorganisation at...
NHS England to be abolished In a speech today, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that NHS England is to be abolished, with the National Health Service to be brought back...
Capacity to be boosted by UK’s largest public sector jail The construction of three new, four-storey houseblocks at HMP Highpoint will increase its capacity by over 50%, marking a significant step in the...
Councils collaborate on major regeneration plans Manchester City Council (MCC) and Salford City Council (SCC) have unveiled bold plans for the long-term regeneration of the Strangeways and Cambridge...
Government support to unlock work for sick and disabled pe... In a significant move to tackle economic inactivity, the government plans to deploy 1,000 existing Work Coaches in 2025/26 to provide intensive...
Innovation and growth to boost defence The government has announced the launch of a new defence innovation body aimed at harnessing UK ingenuity and boosting military technology. This...
Ep 66. The secrets to successful negotiation In today's fast-paced world, the ability to negotiate effectively is more crucial than ever. Whether you're in the public sector, private industry, or...
New Government measures to combat knife crime In a decisive move to protect young people from the scourge of knife crime, the UK government has announced stringent new regulations for online...
Public sector procurement project goes live National and regional business leaders, along with politicians, have expressed their support for a new pilot programme aimed at helping small and...
Home Secretary to appoint a Windrush Commissioner Windrush communities will be given an independent voice within government as an advertisement inviting applications to become the Windrush...
Welsh Government and RNIB Cymru Launch Trials to Revolutio... The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) recently published a report that found only a quarter of blind people felt the current system...
City’s inspirational women honoured The names of inspirational women who made their mark on Leeds have been officially etched in history. In a landmark project, plaques honouring the...
Further funding to eradicate child poverty The Scottish Government has announced an ambitious Fairer Funding pilot aimed at eradicating child poverty by delivering over £60 million in multi...
New Executive Director appointed in Salford Salford City Council has announced the appointment of Becky Bibby as the new interim Executive Director for Children's Services. This appointment...
Funding to transform neighbourhood policing In an unprecedented move to bolster neighbourhood policing, the UK government has announced a significant increase in resources for police forces...
Heathrow expansion backed as part of economic growth plans The government has confirmed that economic growth is to be kickstarted, thanks to the Chancellor’s support for the expansion of Heathrow Airport. The...
A Rubbish Reality Environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy has published a groundbreaking report highlighting the severe litter crisis in England and its...
Mayor appoints more than 50 experts to begin work on key p... Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands, has appointed more than 50 experts from the region’s housing, transport, economic and skills sectors to...
Scotland’s bid to be closer with Europe The Scottish Government is making a compelling case for closer cooperation with Europe to reduce energy bills and stimulate investment. In...
Revolutionary Police Strategy: How Cumberland's Local Focu... A Police team from Wales has visited Cumberland to learn from the success of Local Focus Hubs. Jessica Thomas (Partnerships Co-ordinator), PC John...
Liverpool City Region Unveils Ambitious Five-Year Tourism ... A bold new five-year strategy has been launched to position the Liverpool City Region as the premier destination for tourism and careers in the UK...
Transforming Public Services with AI: A New Era of Efficie... The government is set to revolutionise public services and enhance civil service efficiency through innovative technology and AI, aligning with the...
Mayor welcomes double boost for regions culture offer North East Mayor Kim McGuinness has welcomed £10m Government investment in the region’s cultural offer, securing support for two major projects. The...
Preparing for the next pandemic The United Kingdom is set to bolster its preparedness for future pandemics by hosting the largest national response exercise in history this Autumn...
Council submits bid for countywide reorganisation Derbyshire County Council has submitted to government a request to be included in the first wave of councils to progress reorganisation of the county...
Exeter's Bold Move: Councillors Unanimously Back Unitary A... Councillors have unanimously supported plans for Exeter to pursue unitary authority status as part of devolution and local government reorganisation...
Hampshire County Council Advances Devolution and Local Gov... Hampshire County Council has approved a significant move to join the Government’s Priority Programme for devolution and reorganise the county’s local...
New senior leadership appointments for city council In a move that underscores its commitment to a strong leadership structure and future ambitions, Birmingham City Council has announced the permanent...
Chief Constables Extend PRAP: 2025 Focus on Anti-Racist Po... Police chiefs have outlined the priorities for the Police Race Action Plan (PRAP) team for the upcoming year. This follows a recent decision by chief...
Devon Councils Clash with Government Over Unitary Council ... Councils across Devon have united to oppose the idea of a unitary council for the county. A joint statement was made following the publication of the...
Residents to Benefit from New Employment Support Programme Thousands of residents in the Liverpool City Region could receive assistance to find or retain jobs through a new funding initiative. The Connect to...
Government Shuts Down Oflog Citing Financial Concerns and ... The Government has decided to shut down the local government watchdog, the Office for Local Government (Oflog), just over a year after its inception...
Major Overhaul of Local Government: Potential Abolition o... The UK government is unveiling plans for a significant redesign of local government, which could see the abolition of district councils and the...
Lancashire's Bold New Plan: Transforming Lives, Boosting E... Lancashire County Council has approved a new blueprint outlining its vision, ambitions, and priorities for the next five years. The Council Plan...
ERS Report Reveals Voter Volatility and Multi-Party Shift A report by the Electoral Reform Society claims the 2024 general election was the most disproportional in British electoral history - and also one of...
Sir Keir Starmer's Ambitious Plan: Boosting Living Standar... In a significant speech yesterday, Sir Keir Starmer unveiled new commitments aimed at enhancing living standards and reducing NHS waiting times. The...
Scotland's 2025-26 Budget: Record NHS Funding and Major St... The 2025-26 Budget will deliver progress for the people of Scotland, with a record increase in frontline NHS spending, and plans to lift 15,000...
Inspector backs Lancaster’s Climate Emergency Review of th... A Local Plan described as being at the “forefront of integrating net zero into local planning policy” has been found to have been soundly prepared by...
London Fire Brigade congratulated His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has graded London Fire Brigade performance across 11 areas. It found...
UK Government Prioritises Defence Industry for Growth and ... The UK government is set to bolster its defence industry with a new strategy aimed at driving economic growth, creating jobs, and enhancing national...
Live Well mission gets government boost Greater Manchester Combined Authority’s Live Well mission has received a significant boost with a £10m investment from the Government. This funding is...
Government’s ambitious plan for change In a move to drive tangible improvements in the lives of working people across the UK, Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to unveil his Plan for...
Big step forward for combined authority formation A significant step forward has been toward the formation of the new Lancashire Combined County Authority. Parliament has seen the Statutory Instrument...
Keeping women and girls safe The Prime Minister has called on leaders from across a number of sectors to come together to ensure that women and girls are kept safe. As part of his...
Mayor helping to empower victims of crime West Yorkshire Combined Authority has announced new investment will be committed to empowering victims of crime, and reducing reoffending. This...
Poor information sharing practices inhibiting councils A new survey of councils around the country has found that it is taking longer to tackle incidents of anti-social behaviour, thanks to inconsistent...
Policing reform to drive confidence among public The government will be establishing a new, dedicated unit that will work to improve performance in policing and make streets safer around the country...
New controls to curb government spending The government is introducing new controls over the use of consultancies, in order to stop unnecessary spending. As was set out in the Autumn...
Funding released for new combined authority Lancashire County Council has confirmed that the government is set to release the first pot of funding ahead of the establishment of the new combined...
New board members to advise DSIT Leading minds from across the business, academic and charity sectors have today been announced as new Department for Science, Innovation and...
Embracing living wage and tackling poverty a ‘moral impera... Making the North East a living wage region is a “moral imperative” according to mayor Kim McGuinness, who has called on employers to tackle child...
Authorities lobby for council tax exemptions Calls have come for care leavers to be exempt from paying for council tax, among a number of other services, to ensure that they aren’t pushed into...
Warning over local government reorganisation This District Councils’ Network has warned of the threat facing high-quality public services, as the government intends to reorganise local government...
Combined authority confirms new Chief Executive East Midlands Combined County Authority has confirmed the appointment of its first permanent Chief Executive. Amy Harhoff will join the combined...
A budget to boost the economy, public services, and infras... In her first Budget as Chancellor, Rachel Reeves has outlined measures that will fix the foundations of the economy, and set out how she plans to...
Unique council partnership delivering investment Nottinghamshire County Council has announced that it has extended a unique partnership that is helping to bring in millions of pounds worth of...
City to appoint new Chief Executive Leeds City Council has announced that it will appoint its new Chief Executive in November, after the role being held in the interim since September...
Councils need to show ‘empathy and action’ Local government has been urged to recognise how data breaches can have real-world impacts on people’s lives. According to figures from the...
Promise of a new relationship between local and central go... Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has emphasised the government’s commitment to resetting the relationship between central and local government...
Report outlines financial instability of SEND system A new report from the National Audit Office has outlined how England’s special educational needs system is in need of urgent reform. This comes as the...
Improving public services across UK The government has confirmed a new bill that will significantly improve the way that public services are delivered, by increasing the use of data...
Combatting child poverty head on As part of a mission to tackle child poverty, representatives of organisations from across the North East have come together at the region’s first...
Review launched into prisons crisis The government has launched a review into sentencing around the country, with the aim being to end the ongoing prisons crisis. This comes as more...
Councillor abuse continuing to worsen More than a fifth of councillors have received death threats, or threats of violence, due to their role according to a new survey from the Local...
Housing: Only 5% of private London rentals affordable New research commissioned by London Councils has revealed that only 5% of private rental listings in the capital are affordable to low-income...
Episode 63. Can we make public–private collaboration work ... It would be naïve to say that major infrastructure projects in the UK have a successful history of being delivered on time and on budget. Whilst there...
New laws should be used to promote social prosperity Think tank Localis has released a new report that outlines how councils should make better use of their goods and services sending, to drive community...
Government reforming employment rights The government has, today, unveiled a new bill that will support workers, deliver economic security, and improve opportunities for growth around the...
Government funding to end child poverty The Scottish Government has announced that a further 12 projects are to benefit from funding boosts that will support the mission to tackle child...
New framework to drive cultures of compliance A new audit framework has been launched by the Information Commissioner’s Office, to support compliance assessments for data protection. Organisations...
Two-year public spaces pilot launched A team of ten experts have been appointed by the Mayor of London to lead the improvement of public spaces across London, as part of a new pilot scheme...
Leaders forging new partnerships and resetting relationshi... This week will see leaders from across the UK coming together in Scotland to focus on investment and growth. With the Prime Minister convening the...
Providing more than a century of clean power The world’s biggest tidal power scheme has been opened up to public consultation, with the potential to provide clean, predictable energy for more...
Devolution interest around the country The government has put a renewed emphasis on devolution since it came into power in July, with a push for local leaders to take up more control over...
Research outlines need for government to improve support According to new research from the Resolution Foundation, the government must do more to support vulnerable households throughout the winter. With the...
Mayor launches review into commissioner practices The Mayor of South Yorkshire has ordered an independent review into the accounting practices of the former Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner...
Prime Minister addresses Labour Party Conference This afternoon saw Sir Keir Starmer addressing the Labour Party Conference for the first time as Prime Minister, pledging a government that will...
Full northern devolution to be delivered The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has confirmed that it is prioritising devolution in the remaining areas of the north. This...
Supported housing investment could unlock vital savings Providing supported housing for older people and those with learning disabilities or mental health needs has the potential to unlock significant...
Southwark Recognised for Supporting Refugees and Named Bor... Southwark has been nationally acknowledged as a welcoming haven for asylum seekers, refugees, and migrants. This recognition as a Borough of Sanctuary...
New funding for green hydrogen projects In a new move to progress net zero, the Scottish Government is making £7m of funding available for businesses to kickstart green hydrogen projects...
New Opportunity Fund for North East Mayor in the North East Kim McGuinness has unveiled plans to support her region’s grassroots organisations, charities and community groups through a...
Restoring neighbourhood policing across the country As part of the government’s commitment to restoring neighbourhood policing, it has announced that specialist training is being rolled out across the...
Government launches knife-crime coalition The government is launching a new coalition, aimed at tackling knife crime around the country. Bringing together a number of public and community...
Inclusion and staff support through English council first Southwark Council has announced that it has made a commitment to supporting employees affected by endometriosis, creating a more supportive work...
Northern leaders announce new manifesto Leaders from across local government in the North of England have come together to launch a new partnership that will see collaboration and growth. At...
Poverty, prosperity and public services in Scotland The Scottish Government has confirmed its latest Programme for Government, with focuses on eradicating child poverty, building prosperity, and...
Grenfell Inquiry final report published The final report into the tragic Grenfell Tower fire has been published this morning, seven years on from the blaze that broke out in a West London...
Council warned by government regulator The Charity Commission has confirmed that it has issued its first ever official warning to a local authority, after the council in question failed to...
Ipswich Council Reveals Plan to Tackle £23M Shortfall Ipswich Borough Council has announced the Budget Delivery Plan that it proposes to use to tackle its financial struggles. This comes against the...
Household Support Fund extended The government has confirmed that the Household Support Fund, a vital lifeline for both residents and councils, has been extended by a further six...
Millions for community projects The Welsh Government has announced that it is contributing investment to almost 40 community projects around the country. A share of more than £4.3...
Improving school standards through Ofsted reform The Department for Education has confirmed that it is scrapping single headline Ofsted grades for schools, as part of a move to improve standards and...
Investment Committee to drive authority improvement The first meeting of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority’s new Investment Committee took place yesterday. The committee is focused on...
Mayor working to reduce child poverty The Mayor of the North East has established her plans to tackle the ‘unacceptable’ child poverty in the region. With a plan that is thought to be the...
‘Ambitious’ transformation plan submitted to government Cheshire East Council has confirmed that it has submitted an ‘ambitious’ plan of transformation to the government, as it looks to achieve financial...
Improving council recruitment, retention and development Trafford Council has announced that it is going further to support workers of all ages, as it commits to a new scheme that benefits older employees...
Government activates temporary prison measure The government has announced that His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service has reactivated a contingency mechanism that will give the justice system...
Delivering economic, environmental and community projects Glasgow City Council is being supported with the delivery of a number of projects, including those delivering community, economic, environmental and...
New council assistant director appointed Manchester City Council has announced that it has appointed a new assistant director to support with development, investment and economic growth...
Concerns over Metropolitan Police offender management His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services has outlined that it has concerns around how the Metropolitan Police is...
Ambitious plans for new public sector hub Swansea Council is seeking feedback on the plans for its new public sector hub in the city centre, with the aim of the development being to drive new...
Campaign to turn tide on serious violence West Yorkshire Combined Authority has confirmed that it is supporting the education of young people in the ‘deadly consequences’ of knife crime...
Wales’ first female First Minister The Welsh Government has confirmed that Eluned Morgan has been appointed as the nation’s first ever female First Minister, following a vote in the...
World-leading police improvements The Scottish Government has announced that it is rolling out a world-leading initiative that will support the sharing of digital evidence into court...
PM clamping down on violent disorder Yesterday afternoon, the Prime Minister held a press conference to address the violent disorder that has followed the tragic events in Southport this...
Organisations ‘risking public trust’ The Information Commissioner’s Office has announced that it has taken action against two organisations in the public sector after they failed to meet...
Mayor reducing violence over the summer The Mayor of London has announced a package of measures that will be used to reduce violence over the school summer holidays. By offering access to...
New Chief Executive set to be appointed Nottingham City Council has announced that it is set to appoint its new Chief Executive next week. The current Corporate Director for Growth and City...
Great British Energy launches £60bn partnership with Crown... Prime minister Sir Keir Starmer and energy secretary Ed Miliband have today announced the launch of a landmark partnership between Great British...
New officer appointed at CMA The Competition and Markets Authority has announced that a new Chief Operating Officer will join the organisation. With the current Chief Operating...
Ep 59. Sensible conversations needed At the beginning of July, it was announced that we would be getting a Labour government for the first time since the Conservatives won the 2010...
London Councils elects new Chair London Councils has announced that Lambeth Council Leader Cllr Claire Holland has been elected as the new Chair. With this announcement comes the news...
Enhancing local democracy The councils in Oxfordshire have announced that they have launched a new charter, which will enhance local democracy for communities across the county...
Boosting local power through ‘revolution’ Today, the government is pledging to begin a new devolution ‘revolution’ that will see even more powers transferred away from Westminster, towards...
Community engagement innovation report launched London Councils has confirmed the launch of the Supporting London Boroughs Engagement Project’s final report, which saw councils in the capital...
King’s speech targets growth The government has announced that Wednesday’s King’s Speech will be used to put economic growth at the heart of its legislative agenda. With the...
Supporting new communities to settle The Scottish Government has announced a range of measures that will help make sure that people seeking asylum are further supported as they settle...
Council appoints interim Chief Manchester City Council has announced that it has appointed an interim Chief Executive as current Chief, Joanne Roney CBE, steps down. Coming after...
Priorities set out for energy security Following his return to the Cabinet, former Labour Party Leader Ed Miliband has set out his priorities for the Department for Energy Security and Net...
Prison consultation opens Against the backdrop of a looming prisons crisis, the Scottish Government has opened a consultation into the amount of time offenders are spending in...
Prime Minister and Mayors to discuss devolution The Prime Minister is meeting all of the regional mayors in 10 Downing Street to begin work on moving power away from Westminster. This comes as the...
New LGA Chair announced The Local Government Association has confirmed its new Chair, after Cllr Shaun Davies made the decision to step down. Davies’ decision comes as he...
Sunak to step down Following the Conservatives’ general election defeat, outgoing Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced that he will step down as leader of the party...
New start: What next? It is official. After what seemed like six months, the six-week election period has come to an end and the Conservatives are no longer the ruling...
Avoiding a prisons emergency As polling station doors around the country swing open, the United Kingdom will decide who it wants to form the government for the next five years...
Offers for a new government The Local Government Association has outlined the 100 offers for the new government, to be made within the first 100 days. These offers were informed...
The award-wining low carbon toolkit London Councils has announced that its Low Carbon Development Toolkit was recognised at the 2024 Planning Awards, as it supports work to address...
New public sector approach reviewed The Information Commissioners Office has issued a statement into its revised approach to working alongside the public sector, after spending two years...
New powers for local authorities New legislation has been passed to give local authorities the power to increase reuse and recycling rates, the Scottish Government has confirmed...
Call for public sector accountability overhaul The Chartered Institute of Public Finances and Accountancy has called for an overhaul of public sector standards and governance, in response to...
Tributes paid to ‘remarkable’ Chief Executive Tributes are being paid to former Manchester City Council Chief Executive Sir Howard Bernstein, who passed away over the weekend after a period of...
Scottish Government spends nearly £50 billion on public se... New figures show that the Scottish Government spent almost £50 billion on public services to tackle child poverty, reduce carbon emissions and support...
Anti-racist childcare guidance launches The Welsh Government has launched new guidance and advice to create an anti-racist culture in Welsh childcare settings. The toolkit features guidance...
New agriculture bill for Scotland Members of the Scottish Parliament have unanimously backed an agriculture bill as the country looks to hasten its adoption of sustainable and...
Levelling up progress has been ‘glacial,’ say economists A new report from the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has suggested the country’s progress toward the ‘levelling up’ agenda has not been as swift...
LGA launches ‘essential starting point’ guide for local go... A new development document has been unveiled by the Local Government Association (LGA), in what it describes as the “essential starting point” for all...
Pay rise for social care staff Social care staff are set to see their pay increase to at least £12 an hour thanks to £19m of Scottish Government funding this year. More than 6,000...
Labour manifesto launches The launch of one of the most highly anticipated major political party manifestos came in Manchester today, as Sir Keir Starmer set out the Labour...
Scottish Parliament approves early prisoner release The Scottish Parliament has approved the release of some short-term prisoners in response to a rapid rise in the prison population. Around 514...
Conservative manifesto announced With General Election campaigns picking up pace, this week sees parties unveiling their manifestos in a bid to convince the nation why they should...
New council Managing Director appointed Birmingham City Council has confirmed that it has appointed Joanne Roney CBE as its permanent Managing Director. Starting the role in the Autumn...
Call to reset government-council relationship The Local Government Association has published a new white paper outlining how the next government can solve numerous issues by building a new...
Apology over historic LGBTQ+ enforcement Merseyside Police’s Chief Constable Serena Kennedy has apologised, on behalf of the force, for the past treatment of the area’s LGBTQ+ communities...
Leaders urged to establish hardship plans The Joseph Rowntree Foundation has called on political leaders to lay out their plans for tackling hardship around the country. With the general...
Committing to safer communities Leeds City Council has reiterated its commitment to creating safer communities and tackling anti-social behaviour, as new court orders are introduced...
Funding approved and deputy confirmed York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority has announced that it has approved the budget for achieving mayoral priorities, whilst also confirming the...
Welsh infrastructure investment with streamlined consent p... The Welsh Government has announced that new measures to make the nation more attractive for infrastructure investment have come into law. After being...
Strategy for public sector pay Certainty for the public sector workforce in Scotland is to be boosted thanks to a new pay strategy. Thanks to the 2024-25 Public Sector Pay Policy...
Election stalls devolution deal Lancashire County Council has confirmed that last week’s General Election announcement has stalled the finalising of its devolution deal. The...
Appointment to lead city-wide equality Sheffield City Council has announced that it has appointed a Chair for its Race Equality Partnership. Launched earlier this year, the Race Equality...
New strategy for stronger communities Manchester City Council has announced that it has launched a new strategy aiming to make communities stronger across the city. This comes with a...
Calls for new Carers Strategy A new report has been launched to encourage all political parties to commit to the development of a new National Carers Strategy. This comes from the...
PSE Exclusive: David Skaith talks through his journey so f... From small business owner to being elected the first Mayor of York and Yorkshire... Having seen the fantastic achievements in the rest of Yorkshire...
Youth commission recommendations for Mayor York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority has announced that the North Yorkshire Youth Commission has published its latest report. Covering the...
DWP under investigation The Equality and Human Rights Commission has announced that it has launched an investigation into the Department for Work and Pensions. This comes as...
General Election confirmed Yesterday evening, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made the announcement that the UK would have a General Election in July. As Wednesday developed, the...
Major investment opportunities The Mayor of West Yorkshire has been outlining the opportunities on offer for the region, as the second day of the UKREiiF conference begins. Offering...
LGA debating new improvement framework A new improvement and assurance framework for local government is due to be reviewed by Local Government Association members ahead of publication as a...
Another cooperation agreement ends Plaid Cymru has confirmed that it has ended its cooperation agreement with the Welsh Government. This news comes only a matter of weeks after a...
Mayor’s vision for second term The Mayor of West Yorkshire has established her vision for the future of the region across her second term in office. Focusing on ‘delivery, delivery...
£600 million for Norfolk? A devolution deal for Norfolk is to be considered, when the county council’s Infrastructure and Development Select Committee meets tomorrow. Three...
New Cabinet confirmed After being confirmed as the new Scottish First Minister earlier this week, John Swinney has confirmed his new ministerial team. The Cabinet will...
Landmark vote for Welsh devolution In a landmark vote for the country, the Welsh Government has agreed proposals to modernise the Senedd and make it more effective. As the nation marks...
Regeneration plans move forward Buckinghamshire Council has announced that plans are progressing to continue the regeneration of the town of Aylesbury. Thanks to the cabinet agreeing...
Powers returned to City Council Liverpool City Council’s commissioners have published their fifth and final progress report, with this recommending that that intervention be ceased...
SNP leader chosen The Scottish National Party has announced it has appointed its new leader, following Humza Yousaf’s resignation last week. John Swinney has taken on...
Mayors re-elected nationwide Saturday saw some of the most important results from the local elections announced, following those that were confirmed on Friday. On Friday, it was...
Local elections 2024 Yesterday saw people all around the country heading to the polling station to cast their vote on who should represent them at a local level, with...
Ambition to improve outcomes for children The Children’s Commissioner has stated that more must be done to ensure that children feel safe and engaged within their communities after a report...
Forum on levelling up communities The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced that Wales will be hosting the next Islands Forum, as it focuses on how islands...
Scottish First Minister Resigns First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf has announced his resignation, just over a year after he took up the role. This news comes as Yousaf faced...
‘No abuse’ call ahead of elections With the beginning of this week marking election week for councils across the country, the Local Government Association (LGA) has come together with...
Government non-executive directors appointed The Scottish Government has announced that it has appointed three new Non-Executive Directors, to ensure that the highest standards of governance are...
Public sector data access Public sector organisations are now able to access data from the coal authority, for free, as part of the organisation’s data and information plan for...
Government agreement ends The Scottish Government has announced the ending of the Bute House Agreement, which saw co-operation between the Scottish National Party and the...
Major nationalisation pledge With local elections looming, and a general election on the horizon, the Labour Party has set out its plans for a major transport shake up by bringing...
Policing productivity to be boosted The Home Office has announced that it is planning on saving 38 million police hours, so that they can focus on keeping the streets safe. This comes in...
Crown Commercial’s new Chief Executive Crown Commercial Service has announced that it has appointed a new Chief Executive, to take over in the summer. With current Chief Executive Simon Tse...
Trust lacking in government A piece of research commissioned by the Local Government Information Unit has found that there is a distinct lack of trust in the UK Government, and...
Mayoral Combined Authority appoints new Chief Executive West of England Mayoral Combined Authority has announced that Stephen Peacock has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer. Currently holding...
Sadiq Khan launches Mayoral manifesto Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has launched the manifesto that will underpin his bid for another term in office. A number of pledges come as part of the...
Party politics put aside for climate action With local elections looming around the country, council leaders from England’s four major political parties have come together to show unity over...
Local Government Association launches Sector Support Progr... The Local Government Association (LGA) has launched its 2024/25 Sector Support Programme. The LGA hopes to support councils with new and enhanced...
Business leaders urged towards public roles Leaders among the business community are being urged to consider applying for roles across the public sector. The government makes more than 1,000...
New Chief Executive begins role Woking Borough Council has announced that its new Chief Executive has begun his role, after being appointed last week. Richard Carr has taken over...
Backing for Edinburgh’s growth plans The City of Edinburgh Council has confirmed that the Scottish Government has supported its plans for the development of the city. Following a 15-month...
New mayoral nominees confirmed As local elections approach, the faces of authorities up and down the country could be set to change. There are, however, two new combined authorities...
Ep 53. Compassion and cooperation, Mayor Dr Nik Johnson Devolution is offering regions the opportunity to control more of the decisions that are being made locally, with communities reaping the benefits of...
Bristol regeneration partnership established West of England Combined Authority has announced that regeneration in Bristol is being driven forward thanks to the incorporation of a new partnership...
Celebrating District Councils As we enter into April, the public sector can celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of one of the most localised form of government. District councils...
Combined authority adds experience to management team Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority has announced that it has made additions to its corporate management team, to support it as it...
New Welsh First Minister confirmed Vaughan Gething has been confirmed as the new First Minster of Wales, after Mark Drakeford made the decision to step down. After Drakeford announced...
Recommendations published for London Plan The London Assembly has announced that it has published a series of letters and outputs to the Mayor, which are aiming to make sure that the next...
Liverpool’s closer relationship with Indonesia Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has announced that the Mayor has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding that will see a closer partnership...
New data reveals councils’ biggest financial pressure Councils are calling for reform and an honest discussion on what they can deliver as new data shows the huge financial burden of care services on...
Norwich City Council looks to the future Norwich City Council has unveiled its five-year vision for a thriving city full of ambition after months of consultation with over 900 organisations...
Lords warns government of energy risks The government has been warned by the House of Lords that it needs to act quickly to ensure that long-duration energy storage technologies are able to...
A prosperous future for Sheffield Sheffield City Council has announced that it has set out its priorities for the next four years through its draft Council Plan. The plan establishes...
Household Support Fund extended Chancellor Jeremy Hunt today announced that the Household Support Fund will be extended, following calls from across the local government sector...
Lancashire devolution supported Lancashire County Council has announced that support for a historic devolution deal has been shown through a public consultation. Over the course of...
London devolution call after employment programme success Figures show that thousands of Londoners were supported back into work during the pandemic through the job entry targeted support (JETS) programme, as...
Calls for children to be put at heart of policy The Association of Directors of Children’s Services (ADCS) has announced the publication of an updated policy position paper that delves into the...
LGA responds to Ukrainian visa extension scheme The Home Office has announced that Ukrainians who arrived in the UK as they fled the war in their home country are to be provided with increased...
Council backing for Royal British Legion Manchester City Council has announced that it has ended the process of treating military compensation as income, after working with the Royal British...
Ep 51. Diversity, equality and representation, Stuart Love It is the role of local government leaders to make the decisions that will best deliver for the communities that they represent. That much is obvious...
Scottish First Minister reshuffles Cabinet A reshuffle within the Scottish Government has seen a single portfolio taking control of renewable energy, economy, and net zero goals, with other...
Sheffield to benefit from new race equality partnership Sheffield City Council has announced that it has launched a new partnership to make progress on eradicating racism in the city, with this coming...
Glasgow improving life chances A revolutionary early years educational programme is being celebrated by Glasgow City Council, supporting the social and emotional development...
Young people encouraged into national Youth Parliament Westmorland and Furness Council is encouraging young people across the region to apply to stand for the Youth Parliament and be a ‘voice for their...
York & North Yorkshire Combined Authority Launched The beginning of February has brought the launch of the new York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, furthering devolution in the region and...
Ep 50. Myth-busting and unlocking potential, Cllr Anne Han... In the 50th episode of the Public Sector Executive, Leader of the East Riding of Yorkshire Council Cllr Anne Handley talks about the upcoming...
Middlesbrough Council’s extended Best Value Notice Middlesbrough Council has been issued an extension to its Best Value Notice by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing Communities, reflecting the...
DUP agrees deal to restore Northern Ireland’s devolution Power sharing is to return to Northern Ireland after the Democratic Unionist Party has backed a deal to bring devolution back to Stormont. For the...
GPA Chair extends tenure The Government Property Agency has announced that Pat Ritchie CBE will continue as Chair for a further three years. After coming into the role in 2020...
Local government leadership questioned A new report from the Social Market Foundation has found that local government services are being held back by low morale and an inability to attract...
Plan for a Modern Civil Service outlined New Cabinet Office Minister, John Glen has outlined his long-term priorities for modernising the Cabinet Office in a speech at the Institute for...
Leaders should share views on new cyber security measures,... The UK Government will help directors and senior leaders better secure their organisations against cyber threats thanks to a new draft code of...
Who's watching your council? Meet Amerdeep Somal, UK's new... Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove has confirmed the appointment of the new Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman. Amerdeep Somal will take over...
Independent Commission Report: Welsh devolution needs urge... The Welsh Government has confirmed that the Independent Commission on the Constitutional Future of Wales has released its final report. Established in...
UK’s Nuclear Launch: Government Unveils Ambitious Roadmap ... The government has today announced plans for the biggest expansion of nuclear power in 70 years to bolster the United Kingdom’s energy independence...
Long-serving deputy chief moves on Manchester City Council has announced that Deputy Chief Executive Carol Culley is to leave after more than two decades. Since 2016, Culley has served...
Next LGA Chief Executive announced The Local Government Association has announced that it has appointed its next Chief Executive, with Joanna Killian taking on the role. Currently...
London Fire Commissioner outlines 2024 goals London Fire Commissioner, Andy Roe, has outlined his ambitions for the next 12 months through his New Year message. Following the success of the...
New appointments to borough council Woking Borough Council has confirmed that new appointments have been made to its team of commissioners. This news comes as the Minister for Local...
Liverpool making intervention progress Liverpool City Council has announced that it has welcomed the latest report from the government’s commissioners that has opened up the possibility of...
Welsh First Minister resigns Five years since being appointed to the role, Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford has announced that he is to stand down as the leader of the Welsh...
Two new government headquarters announced Two government departments have confirmed new second headquarters, with even more high-quality civil services jobs being brought to communities away...
New Chief Executive appointed to council Brighton and Hove City Council has announced that it has selected a new Chief Executive to be recommended for appointment. When the full council meets...
The most improved police force in the country Greater Manchester Police has made significant improvements, bringing it to the fore as one of the most improved forces in the country as it is...
Norfolk devolution moving forward Plans to move forward with devolution in Norfolk have been given a boost as councillors will meet to decide on the transferring of powers and funding...
South Tyneside launches new workforce strategy South Tyneside Council has rolled out a new three-year strategy focusing on how to attract, retain and develop the best talent for its workforce. The...
CMA priorities to grow the economy The Department for Business and Trade has announced new priorities to ensure that the Competition and Markets Authority can continue to be effective...
Devolution and Investment Zones: The Autumn Statement’s pu... This afternoon saw the Chancellor delivering his Autumn Statement to parliament. In a speech that included increases to Universal Credit and the...
Public service reform for productivity boosts The UK Government has announced that innovation and public service reform can unlock productivity, as a new review outlines the effect that...
Cameron returns, Braverman sacked, Cleverly moves: A morni... With news of the potential sacking of Home Secretary Suella Braverman continuing into another week, Monday morning brought further update, as it was...
Crime reduction and safety funding in West Yorkshire West Yorkshire Combined Authority has announced that funding is being allocated to help with crime reduction and the increasing of safety on the...
Welsh Government bans single use plastics The Welsh Government has announced that a number of single-use plastics have been banned, following a commitment to climate and nature emergency...
Councils pursuing four-day week warned to stop by local go... The UK government has banned four-day work week trials for councils, calling them a waste of taxpayers' money. The new guidance, issued by the...
Is net zero at risk of failure already? The United Kingdom’s mission to achieve net zero carbon emissions is one of the biggest challenges facing local authorities. Whether it means...
LGA calls for joined up approach to asylum system after ho... The Home Office has announced that it is working to stop housing asylum seekers in hotels, with the first 50 being cleared by January. This...
Civil service relocation commitment for West Midlands The Government has reiterated its commitment to opening another civil service hub in the West Midlands, as the Deputy Prime Minister met with Mayor...
Ambitious economic growth strategy in North Yorkshire North Yorkshire Council has announced that it is implementing ambitious plans, as it looks to tackle some of the biggest challenges in the region...
Greater Manchester boosting Japanese ties A delegation from Greater Manchester Combined Authority will travel to Japan later this year, as Mayor Andy Burnham and City Council Leader Bev Craig...
Leeds announces new Children’s Mayor Leeds City Council has announced that a new Children’s Mayor of Leeds has been appointed, following a record turnout. 10-year-old Mohammed Hussein was...
Tall Buildings policy being adopted by Liverpool Council Liverpool City Council has announced that it is set to adopt a new policy relating to the design and location of new tall buildings that are...
LGA Chief Executive to leave after eight years The Local Government Association has confirmed that Chief Executive Mark Lloyd CBE will leave the organisation. After eight years at the helm, Lloyd...
Birmingham City Council commissioners appointed The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced the five commissioners and two political advisors that will work to address...
Investment and mentoring to help reduce offending In order to help them succeed more in life, young people who are at risk of falling out of education, employment or training after school are to be...
Liverpool City Region Launches £2.3m Race Equality Hub to ... The Liverpool City Region has launched a £2.3m Race Equality Hub to tackle racial inequality and support Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME)...
Home Secretary Launches Review of Police Activism and Impa... The Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, has commissioned a review into activism and impartiality in the police. The review will be conducted by His...
Ombudsman claims not enough being done to tackle ASB The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has stated that not enough is being done to support victims of anti-social behaviour. With local...
Record breaking government procurement of SMEs The Cabinet Office has released figures that outline the positives of government procurement, with small businesses winning a record-breaking amount...
Equalities taskforce appoints new chair West Midlands Combined Authority has announced that it’s Race Equalities Taskforce will be led by a new chair, following the appointment of Sharonjit...
Cyber attack targets Electoral Commission The Electoral Commission announced yesterday afternoon that it was subject to a complex cyber-attack, with the UK’s democratic process and...
Report proposes new tests for creation of public bodies A new report from the Institute for Government has outlined potential new tests for establishing a whether a new public body should be created, with...
Another landmark Devolution deal moving closer Lancashire County Council has announced that the county is a step closer to a landmark devolution deal, with Levelling Up Minister Dehenna Davison...
Work and Pensions Committee calls for more employment supp... The Work and Pensions Committee has called for more employment support to be made available to people who are not in work, in order to address the...
Liverpool Council transforming delivery of key services Liverpool City Council is looking to transform the way it delivers key services to residents, with a new Neighbourhood Model that will see the city...
Concerning number of clean energy projects awaiting constr... The Local Government Association has revealed that there are concerns around the number of clean energy projects that are awaiting construction...
Localis report urges more power for councils A new report from independent think tank Localis, has argued that the government should give local councils greater financial powers to help them...
Homelessness fears as LGA warns that resettlement and asyl... The Local Government Association’s (LGA) annual conference starts today amid a warning to the government from the association over current refugee and...
Government rolls out £3m summer fund to tackle anti-social... The government is moving to help young people stay on the right path as it announces the roll out of £3m worth of the million hours fund during anti...
High-quality jobs created at new government hub The Home Office has announced that hundreds of new jobs will be created thanks to a new government hub in Stoke-on-Trent. Created thanks to £7 million...
Communities to get something back from offenders through n... The Ministry of Justice has announced that it is launching a pilot programme that will see offenders helping to give back to the communities that they...
New bill to ban public body boycotts The Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced that UK public bodies are to be banned from imposing their own boycotts...
Significant investment given go-ahead in the north The North of Tyne Combined Authority has announced that it has been given the go-ahead to progress with significant investment I the regent, thanks to...
Levelling Up Secretary appoints panel for Teesworks review... The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced that Michael Gove, Levelling Up Secretary, has appointed the panel that will...
Cheshire Police announce knife crime crackdown Cheshire Constabulary has announced that officers have been increasing efforts in tackling knife crime recently, as part of a national week of action...
Manchester Government Hub gets visit from Attorney General The Attorney General has visited the new Government Hub in Greater Manchester, as part of a visit to see how opportunities for lawyers to work with...
Harlow’s youngest council leader ever Harlow Council has announced that it has elected the youngest Council Leader in its history. Councillor Dan Swords has been confirmed as the new...
Community partnerships helping to drive forward local acti... North Yorkshire Council has announced that plans to introduce community partnerships has been backed by members of the executive, with a series of...
Discussions on assurance framework for local government be... The Local Government Association has announced that it has begun working alongside the public sector, professional associations and other groups as it...
Welsh Counsel General warns of Public Order Act The Welsh Government has been warned by the Counsel General that the UK Government’s Public Order Act puts historic peaceful protest freedoms at risk...
North East devolution deal received positively Newcastle City Council has announced that the planned devolution deal for the North East of England has been received positively, with support coming...
Sarah Ireland appointed as new Kingston Chief Executive The Royal Borough of Kingston has announced the appointment of Sarah Ireland as the new permanent Chief Executive, confirmed at a meeting of the full...
UK launching talks on new Swiss trade deal The UK’s Business and Trade Secretary, Kemi Badenoch, is flying to Switzerland to launch negotiations for a new free trade agreement between the two...
Scottish business to work alongside government The Scottish Government has announced that it is aiming to work alongside the private sector as it develops policy, as part of a new group to deepen...
Better legal support for families taking on vulnerable chi... The Ministry of Justice has announced that extra funding has been allocated to ensure that extended family members that are looking to provide long...
Thriving communities in Wales being supported The Welsh Government is celebrating the impact of the Co-operation Agreement as it supports thriving communities. Signed in December 2021 and lasting...
Dominic Raab resigns amidst bullying scandal Dominic Raab has announced his resignation, following the receipt of the report into allegations that he bullied members of staff. The allegations...
New Director General appointed at Government Legal Departm... Government Legal Department has announced that it has appointed a new Director General, with the role seeing the new appointee taking control of the...
Scottish Cabinet reshuffle confirmed as First Minister rev... New Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf has confirmed his full ministerial team, after being appointed First Minister on Tuesday. The reshuffle was...
UK continuing to lead global innovation through new white ... The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has unveiled a new white paper that will outline how the government intends to continue its...
Scottish reshuffle continues into second day The ensuing reshuffle that followed the election of Humza Yousaf to the role of SNP Leader, and subsequently First Minister of Scotland, has continued...
Large proportion of levelling up funding left untouched Levelling up has been one of the biggest focuses for local authorities recently. With the end goals being to reduce regional inequalities, increase...
Humza Yousaf announced as new SNP leader The race to become the new leader of the Scottish National Party ended this afternoon, with Humza Yousaf being announced as the replacement to the...
South Cambridgeshire granted funding for digital advances South Cambridgeshire District Council has announced that is has been awarded funding from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities to...
Richmond using local input to inform flood management work In order to ensure that flood risk meets local priorities, Richmond Council has announced that it is taking on board input from the community...
Manchester’s devolution deal marks ‘seismic shift’ in powe... The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced that a new devolution deal for Manchester, has been signed between the...
Cabinet Office Minister officially opens Peterborough hub Cabinet Office Minister Alex Burghart has, today, opened a new government hub in Peterborough with government staff from a number of departments and...
London MPs urging government to boost growth through Budge... According to cross-party MPs in London, the government must use the upcoming budget to help support economic growth in the capital. The group, from...
Scotland bring communities together to tackle isolation an... The Scottish Government has announced the launch of new support for community groups as they look to tackle social isolation, through a new fund to...
Review led by local government peers heaps praise on City ... Norwich City Council, alongside the Local Government Association, has published a new report that shows that a peer-review of the council has come out...
Call for levelling up of East of England comes from MPs an... MPs and council leaders from across the East of England have come together to call for immediate action from the government, in regard to the...
West Oxfordshire budget agreed for upcoming year amid infl... West Oxfordshire District Council has announced that it has agreed on the budget for the upcoming 2023/24 financial year, following a consultation...
Nicola Sturgeon resigns as Scottish First Minister In a shock development, the Scottish Government has confirmed that First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is to resign. The confirmation comes alongside a...
Networks being established as new council focuses on socia... North Yorkshire County Council has announced that they are to establish networks across the county to help drive social and economic change whilst...
Scotland making long-term plans for green communities The Scottish Government has announced that they are more likely to approve projects to return former industrial or derelict sites to community use...
Government restructure to drive increased focus on science Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has confirmed the breakup of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, in favour of an energy department...
Council supporting planning to protect green spaces and st... Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is now set to look at its response to the consultation on the current Planning Policy Reforms and what...
Consultation launched on neighbourhood plan in Leicestersh... Blaby District Council are urging residents of Glenfield to make sure they have their say on how the development of the parish will look in the future...
Concerns over government funding for borough council Wokingham Borough Council have reiterated their concern regarding their perceived lack of funding from central government, with the announcement of...
Bracknell Forest local plan nearing adoption Bracknell Forest Council has announced that it is publishing feedback from the Government’s planning inspectors regarding the draft local plan. The...
Oldham’s eco-friendly Levelling Up investment Eco-friendly projects in Oldham have received a substantial boost, after securing vital funding from the recent Levelling Up announcement this past...
Scotland investing in neighbourhoods The Scottish Government has announced that million of pounds are being committed to projects that will see the regeneration of disadvantaged and rural...
London Assembly concerned by planning reforms The London Assembly has announced that it is concerned about the potential impacts of the Levelling Up Bill, when it comes to planning in the city...
Further progress on North East devolution deal In December, the Government announced a devolution deal for the local authority areas of County Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside...
Domestic abuse victim protection through prevention The Home Office has confirmed that up to £18 million worth of funding a year will be committed towards the next phase of the Domestic Abuse...
Welsh government launching pilot to stop poverty impacting... The Welsh Government have launched a new pilot programme to provide support to schools in their mission to tackle the impact that the poverty has on...
Scotland investing in technology Science, technology, engineering and mathematics in Scotland are to receive a boost, thanks to funding from the government. A total of £100,000 will...
Braintree District Council adopt local plan Braintree District Council has announced the option of the Feering Neighbourhood Plan, with the aim of guide development in the village. The seventh...
Domestic abuse victims supported through funding The Home Office has announced that new funding will be allocated to develop early intervention strategies to protect women and girls from domestic...
Study shows London councils should be backed by long-term ... A study conducted by the cross-party group London Councils has found that the support provided by councils in the capital is a crucial safety net to...
North East devolution reaches crucial agreement The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities announced a historic deal has been agreed for devolution in the North East of England, over...
Leeds City Council hit milestone with town deal Leeds City Council have announced that a major milestone has been reached in the delivery of the Morley Town Deal, with ground being broken. The...
Support for tax reduction in West Suffolk West Suffolk Council has announced that families on low income will be supported thanks to a 100% discount on Council Tax for one year, as the council...
Government funding package for councils Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove has announced that the government is to allocate a package of support to ensure that councils in England are able...
Procurement Bill passes through House of Lords The Government Commercial Function has announced that the Procurement Bill has passed trough the House of Lords this week, signalling a major...
Public services supported by tax changes The Scottish Government has announced proposed changes to a number of taxes, in order to support the NHS and other vital public services. The Deputy...
Neighbourhood plan agreed for Bracknell Bracknell Forest Council has announced that its decision making Executive has agreed to the adoption of the Warfield Neighbourhood Plan, which will...
Scotland supporting independent Commissioner to support vi... The Scottish Government have announced that the creation of an independent Commissioner to champion the voice of victims was widely supported by the...
HM Passport Office performance investigated by National Au... Record numbers of applicants have been processed by HM Passport Office (HMPO) after the demand saw major increase in light of the pandemic...
Government progression with sharing back-office services a... The Government has progressed with the delivery of its latest strategy to share back-office services across Whitehall departments in the past year...
Government sets out nuclear plan to secure Britain’s energ... The Government has taken a huge leap forward in protecting the country’s future as Grant Shapps launches a landmark package to help Britain secure its...
New Chief Executive appointed at Oxfordshire County Counci... Oxfordshire County Council has named Dr Martin Reeves as its new Chief Executive, taking over from Stephen Chandler who has been in post since last...
District Council launches procurement portal Mansfield District Council has announced that a new procurement portal has gone live, making it easier for local companies to win council contracts...
Local regeneration boosted by land transformation The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced that derelict land is to be used to create thousands of new homes, delivering...
NAO report outlines Home Office fraud failings According to a report, published by the National Audit Office, the government does not know the full scale off the threat that fraud poses to...
Liverpool City Council intervention expanded The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced that Michael Gove, Levelling Up Secretary, has expanded the government...
Speed limit change can benefit Welsh economy According to new research published this weekend, the national rollout of a lower speed limit in Wales could save considerable amounts for the Welsh...
Council opens engagement with community on use of depot si... Winchester City Council has asked for feedback from the local community on potential future uses of the Bar End Depot site. Forming part of a more...
Sheffield levelling up plans are open for public consultat... Thanks to funding secured in 2021, Sheffield City Council are now able to open plans to transform a key part of the city centre, for public...
LGA and Welsh Finance Minister address UK Government Following the resignation of Liz Truss last week, the Conservative Party has confirmed that Rishi Sunak will be the new leader of the Party and, by...
Mid Devon District Council policy statement on climate eme... Planners and climate specialists at Mid Devon District Council are requesting feedback on a recently published policy statement that will help new...
Devolution input for residents of North Yorkshire Residents of North Yorkshire are being given the opportunity to have their say on the future of the region’s economy, with the possibility off...
Scotland plans to support workers through cost of living The Scottish Government has announced its plans to ensure that workers are protected from rising living costs, through their rights, as part of plans...
Welsh Government to discuss cost of living crisis Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford and Simon Coveney, Ireland’s Foreign Affairs Minister, are to meet at the second Wales-Ireland Forum, where they...
Government introduces vital energy support The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has announced the introduction of the Energy Prices Bill, which will enshrine energy cost...
Chancellor brings forward Growth Plan and OBR Forecast HM Treasury has announced that Chancellor of the Exchequer Kwasi Kwarteng has brought forward the date for when he will publish his economic and...
Sheffield City Council confirm ‘ambitious’ levelling up bi... Sheffield City Council has confirmed that, over the summer, two new levelling up bids were submitted in the hopes that community facilities and...
Scottish bill to protect tenants through cost of living cr... The Scottish Government has confirmed that it has presented legislation to the Scottish Parliament that is looking to increase the amount of...
Ryedale District Council offering funding for rural projec... Ryedale District Council has announced rural projects are able to apply for funding, with the council encouraging as many to apply for the financial...
Birmingham Council supporting residents through cost of li... Birmingham City Council has published the details of the support that they are giving to residents to help them through the costs of living crisis...
Disability cost of living payments begin The government have confirmed that the one-off Disability Cost of Living payments are to begin today (20th September 2022), with eligible recipients...
Businesses to be contacted over government grant Brighton and Hove City Council are actively contacting the businesses that are eligible for a share of a grant from the government, with a deadline of...
Brighton City Plan recommended by councillors Brighton and Hove City Council’s Tourism, Equalities, Communities and Culture Committee has voted to recommend that the City Plan Part Two is adopted...
Parliamentary recess could cause irreversible damage to th... Energy bill prices are set to soar in October as the cost-of-living crisis will likely cripple households and trades across the UK, seeing businesses...
Staff computers to be monitored in bid to end work from ho... Public sector workers are set to be put under Big Brother-esque surveillance in a bid to make them more efficient and end the work from culture that...
Liz Truss commits to support public sector organisations w... New Prime Minister Liz Truss has addressed her Conservative Government’s plan to tackle the ongoing energy crisis that threatens to damage the...
New Prime Minister Liz Truss has cabinet appointments appr... Liz Truss has beaten Rishi Sunak in the race for Conservative leadership, thus becoming our fourth Tory prime minister in the last 6 years after Boris...
Rob Tinlin appointed interim Chief Executive at Harlow Cou... Harlow Council have confirmed that Rob Tinlin will be the new interim Chief Executive after his appointment was approved by councillors at a Special...
South Cambridgeshire Council to trial four-day working wee... South Cambridgeshire District Council are set to become the first local authority in the UK to trial a four-day working week for their office-based...
Liz Truss beats out Rishi Sunak to become new Prime Minist... Liz Truss has secured the Premiership after the MP for South West Norfolk beat fellow Conservative leadership candidate Rishi Sunak to be the UK’s...
UK Government to increase aid to reduce rough sleeping Rough sleepers are set to be benefit via a new government initiative that will see them given a roof over their head and specific tailored support...
Government intervention increased in Slough Local Government Minister Paul Scully has expanded the intervention being implemented in Slough Borough Council, the Department for Levelling Up...
Levelling Up Committee expresses need for clarity and comm... The Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities Committee has written a letter to Greg Clark, Levelling Up Secretary, to outline the early findings from...
Election policy to undergo Levelling Up Committee scrutiny The government has announced that the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee is to scrutinise the Draft Electoral Commission Strategy, that...
North Yorkshire County Council wants residents’ opinions o... Residents of Scarborough and Harrogate are being asked for their views on the potential creation of town councils for areas around both towns, with...
Council to use government fund to drive investment and pro... Gedling Borough Council has announced that it has submitted plans to significantly improve the borough through the government’s Shared Prosperity Fund...
Historic Yorkshire devolution deal to be signed today Today, Levelling Up Secretary Greg Clark is to sign a historic deal that will grant more power to Yorkshire communities and considerable government...
Safer Streets Fund increasing to ensure safety of women an... The Home Officer has confirmed that further funding will be given to English and Welsh communities to make the streets safer. The news of an extra £50...
Rotherham Council scoops up award for improvement At an awards ceremony that recognising local authorities and individuals in local government, Rotherham Council has been named the most improved...
Call for greater local government power from outgoing chie... Devon County Council’s outgoing Chief Executive has praised the ability of local government, as well as arguing the case of greater powers, in his...
Bassetlaw Local Plan submitted for examination Bassetlaw District Council have announced that they have submitted their Local Plan to the Government for independently examined by the Planning...
Changes to Net Zero Strategy to come, as High Court ruling... With the heatwave currently being experienced in the United Kingdom, it is easy to see how climate action is a crucial part of the policy for all...
Newly appointed Secretary of State for Levelling Up opens... On Friday afternoon, the government announced that it has opened up the second round of the Levelling Up Fund for applications, and it will remain...
Future of levelling up at risk says Andy Burnham Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has slammed the government and the current crop of candidates to take over from Boris Johnson as leader of...
New CEO for Birmingham City Council Birmingham City Council have appointed a new permanent Chief Executive, following a formal recruitment process. Deborah Cadman, who held the interim...
Survival of levelling up: Mayor seeks tory leadership comm... Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen has written to the candidates who have put their names forward as the next leader of the Conservative Party, to ensure...
Major City Council uncertainty after government reshuffle A feeling of uncertainty has been cast over the future of Nottingham City Council, after they were planned to receive further government intervention...
Levelling up hangs in the balance as government rebuild be... Following a record 59 ministerial resignations (at the time of writing) a high-level sacking, and the resignation of the Prime Minister after less...
The fall of central government and the devolution of power After a tumultuous two days, the central government of the United Kingdom is falling apart. With more than 50 resignations across all levels of...
We are living in the age of the Playbook We are living in the age of the Playbook. The publication in March of the Digital, Data and Technology Playbook added another aspect to the Government...
Leeds set for new leisure centre as part of levelling up p... With the end of the government’s second phase of their levelling up funding fast approaching, Leeds City Council have applied for a share of the funds...
New Cumbria council recruitment underway Recruitment has begun for the positions of Chief Executive at two new councils in Cumbria. Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council will...
Secretary of State praises local government at LGA annual ... At the Local Government Association’s annual conference, Secretary of State Michael Gove has praised the work done by local government through what...
Nottinghamshire County Council to launch levelling up bid Nottinghamshire County Council are set to submit a bid of around £40 million for a share of the government’s levelling up fund. The bid is being...
Sedgemoor District Council bidding to ensure that Cheddar ... Sedgemoor District Council have announced that they have launched a bid for a share of the government’s Levelling Up Fund to improve the village of...
New levelling up bid for Bridgend Bridgend County Borough Council are set to submit a bid for a share of the government’s Levelling Up Fund, as they look to embark on two major local...
Levelling up bid proposed for Test Valley Test Valley Borough Council is preparing to submit a bid to receive levelling up funding from the government, with plans to regenerate Andover town...
Tewkesbury Borough Council gets green light for new Local ... Tewkesbury Borough Council has adopted its new Local Plan, which will improve the quality of life in the area, after a report was constructed that...
East Lancashire set to level up travel Lancashire County Council has submitted a bid to improve the standard of transport in East Lancs, as part of the government’s levelling up strategy...
Thousands of civil servants to make Manchester switch Jacob Rees-Mogg has confirmed that thousands of civil servants are set to be relocated to Manchester from 2025, in a new state of the art building...
Stroud set to be transformed as District Council submit le... Stroud District Council have submitted a bid for £15 million worth of levelling up funding that could transform the area’s gateways, connections, and...
Next round of bidding for Levelling Up funds opens The next round of bidding for the government’s levelling up funding has opened this weekend, with communities able to bid for a share of the £150...
Falkirk Council appoint new Director of Transformation, Co... Falkirk Council have appointed Karen Algie to the position of Director of Transformation, Communities and Corporate Services as they look to drive...
Four-day week could be on the cards for public sector work... Public sector employees in Scotland could be offered the option of having a four-day working week, as the government looks at ways to settle claims...
Hull City Hall planned for major Levelling Up facelift Hull City Council is hoping to secure funding to transform the City Hall, as part of their plans to level up the centre. As part of the government’s...
Gloucestershire communities to receive extra investment Gloucester County Council have announced that communities in need of support will receive an extra £1.5 million of funding. This funding comes on top...
EU rules to be scrapped to aid procurement The government’s new Procurement Bill will focus on helping small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) compete for government contracts, as 350 EU laws...
Building a stronger public sector at the forefront of Scot... The Scottish Government are set to publish their Resource Spending Review, which will outline the broad parameters for spending, over the next four...
Thousands of public buildings to get high speed broadband ... Over 5,000 public buildings have been connected to new high-speed broadband thanks to the UK Government’s levelling up scheme aimed at public services...
New Quality of Life Strategy for North Norfolk District Co... North Norfolk District Council has announced the development of a Quality of Life Strategy, which was a key objective of the council’s Corporate Plan...
Possibility for levelling up to be harmed by powers being ... With the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities gaining more powers over local government finances, there is a possibility that...
How can communities that lack investment benefit from achi... With net zero and Levelling Up both in the news and very much on the UK Government agenda, there is a strong link between the two. Whilst it may seem...
New executive for North Yorkshire County Council as overha... North Yorkshire County Council have appointed a new executive, as they prepare for the biggest overhaul to the local government in half a century. The...
New Lord Mayor welcomed by Manchester City Council Manchester City Council have, today, announced that Councillor Donna Ludford has been elected as Lord Mayor of Manchester. Cllr. Ludford was elected...
Aberdeen City Council to be led by coalition, after a deal... Aberdeen City Council have announced that the SNP and Liberal Democrats have struck up a deal to lead the city council as a coalition as their...
SBRI: How can the public sector benefit? The Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) is a 20-year initiative that allows research and development services to be acquired from private sector...
City Council announce their Levelling Up plans for Stoke-o... Stoke-on-Trent City Council are set to announce how it plans to use the £56 million worth of funding that it has secured to ‘level up’ the city. As...
Lancashire County Council to work alongside their smallest... After a charter was approved around a week ago, plans have moved forward to allow local councils to work alongside the County Council to benefit the...
Town Council welcomes funding to redevelop town buildings Hexham Town Council has been allocated £5 million by the Northumberland County Council in order to redevelop buildings in the town centre, helping...
Procurement Bill: Simpler, more flexible and transparent p... The government have said that the new Procurement Bill, which will replace the current European Union regime for public procurement bill: Create a...
Councils deliver social value by paying 1,500 small busine... Councils in North East England are leading the way in helping small businesses get paid faster, thanks to an initiative supported by the North East...
New Bill to level up UK announced by government The government has announced its Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill, which will enshrine in law their commitment to long-term missions to spread...
Levelling Up and net zero big focuses of latest Queen’s sp... Today saw Prince Charles deliver the Queen’s speech for the state opening of parliament. There were mentions of Levelling Up, as well as focusing on...
Lancashire set to establish a new levelling up fund to kic... With the UK Government pushing its Levelling Up strategy, Lancashire County Council are set to establish a new levelling up fund of their own, in...
Michael Gove admits that Levelling Up has become harder The cabinet minister for Levelling Up, Michael Gove, has admitted that rising prices are making the government’s Levelling Up initiative more...
Scottish Government to provide additional funding for youn... Young people in Scotland who are struggling to get into work will be supported by an additional £4 million through the Scottish Government’s Young...
Why are local councils struggling to get going with net ze... Net zero is booming at the minute. With the UK government aiming to make the nation carbon neutral by 2050, businesses and local councils are being...
Bristol City Council to return to committee system of gove... Voters in Bristol have voted to scrap the directly elected mayoral position, which will see the council return to a committee system of governance...
Northumberland Council to welcome Bus Service Improvement ... An award of more than £160m to improve bus services in the North East of England is set to be welcomed by Northumberland County Council. The...
It’s time to raise the bar on what’s expected of digital p... We’re at a turning point. After all the talk and ambition around levelling up the UK, we’re now starting to see things heading in the right direction...
Ep 38. Local voting rights for non-British citizens, Cllr ... With local elections taking place across large swathes of England (including London) and all of Scotland and Wales tomorrow (Thursday 5 May), some non...
Falkirk Council appoint new Chief Finance Officer Falkirk Council has appointed Amanda Templeman as the authority’s Chief Finance Officer (CFO). Ms Templeton first joined the council in 2004 and has...
Five more authorities join Local Land Charges, including f... Five more local authorities, including the first in Wales, have joined the Local Land Charges (LLC) register, bringing the total number of members to...
Rochdale Council launches wide-reaching public sector recr... Rochdale Borough Council are hiring for a number of vital roles and will be hosting two recruitment fairs at the Number One Riverside office. Areas...
Swale Council elect new leader to replace Roger Truelove Councillor Mike Baldock has been nominated to replace Swale Council’s outgoing coalition leader, Roger Truelove, with the nomination seconded by...
Levelling up: Civil Service to deliver thousands of appren... One in 20 civil servants will be an apprentice by 2025, under new plans that will diversify the pipeline of talent into government and spread Civil...
Liverpool City Region unveils innovation plan Liverpool City Region Mayor, Steve Rotheram has unveiled a multibillion pound plan to supercharge the area’s innovation powerhouse credentials. The...
Report shows benefits of proportional representation in lo... Voters in Scotland have embraced preferential voting, using the single transferable vote (STV) in local elections according to new analysis of voter...
How cooperative purchasing of cloud solutions supports the... Cooperative purchasing agreements and group contract vehicles allow higher education and public sector organizations to adopt cloud-based finance...
Exclusive: East Midlands devolution would give area ‘clout... Nottinghamshire County Council Leader, Councillor Ben Bradley says that becoming a Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) could bring the East Midlands “the...
National Social Value Conference 2022 kicks off in London Celebrating 10 years of social value, the National Social Value Conference 2022 kicked off in Westminster in London. A key part of the conference’s...
Levelling up: Public Practice expands associate programme ... Public Practice is expanding its placement programme to the North of England, to include the North East, North West and Yorkshire and the Humber...
Local government: How the public sector can embrace hybrid... There’s no shortage of discourse when it comes to the ‘return to office’ approach within the public sector. On one hand, remote working proved largely...
Greater Manchester CA launches Night Time Economy Strategy Greater Manchester Combined Authority has launched a new plan to support the recovery of the night time economy sector across the city region, along...
City of Lincoln Council digitises key property service HM Land Registry’s national Local Land Charges (LLC) Register continues to grow with the City of Lincoln Council becoming the latest local authority...
DLUHC investment to boost commercial capability across the... Alongside the Crown Commercial Service (CCS), the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) are investing in a new contract...
Durham County Council set to discuss plans for future head... Durham County Council Cabinet is set to meet to discuss the proposals for its new headquarters and civic offices accommodation. The Cabinet will...
Ep 37. Trueman Change: Making Meaningful Change Happen When the UK went into an unprecedented lockdown in March 2020, change happened overnight, with most people having to work from home and engage in new...
Communities across UK handed control of £2.6bn levelling u... Communities across the United Kingdom will benefit from £2.6bn of government funding being allocated today to help spread opportunity and level up the...
UK Government funds £2m of innovative transport proposals A collective £1.95m funding pot has been awarded by the Department for Transport (DfT) to 51 innovative transport projects aimed at improving services...
Scottish Government announces plans to regenerate town cen... New measures to revitalise town centres and regenerate local economies have been published by the Scottish Government. In response to last year’s...
Chancellor visits Darlington Treasury base as part of leve... Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled the preferred permanent location for the Darlington Economic Campus, as the recruitment drive hits a major...
First Oyster-style contactless ticketing system outside Lo... The first Oyster-style contactless ticketing system outside of London has launched in Nottingham after the council were awarded £2.7m funding from the...
Croydon Council recruits Monitoring Officer to oversee leg... Croydon Council has appointed Stephen Lawrence-Orumwense as permanent Director of Legal Services and Monitoring Officer, as the borough gears up for...
New grant funding for local authorities to clamp down on f... A number of councils in England will be awarded grants to tackle fly-tipping through trial projects, including CCTV to target hotspots, the government...
Public sector can play key role in Energy Security Strateg... The public sector can play a key role in the UK Government’s new Energy Security Strategy, UK100, a network for local leaders focused solely on...
Tees Valley CA behind world’s first centre for digital tra... Tees Valley Combined Authority are behind a world-first centre dedicated to accelerating the digitalisation of international trade is to be set up in...
People Profession 2021 UK and Ireland survey report For the fifth year running, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has teamed up with Workday to explore the drivers of...
Oldham Council brings a number of key services in-house As the public sector rolled into a new tax year this April, Oldham Council was undergoing significant structural changes as it brought a number of key...
Speakers announced for National Social Value Conference 20... Taking place from 27-28 April, the fifth annual National Social Value Conference marks a decade of social value as it brings together social value...
£10m local authority funding boost for domiciliary care in... The Welsh Government has announced a further £10m will be provided to local authorities to support domiciliary care and increase service provision in...
Low-rise council flats to get £21m fire safety upgrade in ... Kirklees Council has approved a £21m investment programme which will see all 865 low-rise blocks across the borough benefit from improved fire...
How Wales’ capital is regenerating its centre post Covid-1... Like every other city across the country, Wales’ capital Cardiff has felt the effects of Covid-19, but the council has a plan to ensure that it build...
Local authorities to benefit from £130m funding to tackle ... Local authorities have welcomed a £130m raft of funding from the Government to tackle serious violent crime across the country, with investment into...
‘Pioneering’ bus trial to be launched by Cornwall Council In a first for a local authority, Cornwall Council will introduce a reduced bus fares pilot scheme later this week following a successful bid secured...
Levelling up: 75 councils eligible for £302m Family Hubs f... A total of 75 local authorities across England have been announced as eligible for a share of £302m to create new Family Hubs in their areas as part...
Cumbria prepares for major shift in council landscape From April 1, 2023, Cumbria will see it’s council landscape change dramatically with the introduction of two unitary authorities to replace the...
New report highlights a successful UK devolved relationshi... Publication of the first ever Intergovernmental Relations Annual Report demonstrated successful collaboration and cooperation with the devolved...
North West Mayors strike partnership to cooperate on clima... The North West’s two city region Mayors have announced a new partnership to cooperate on climate action and net zero innovation with the cities of...
Welsh Government sets out plans for integrated bus network The Welsh Government has unveiled plans to bring forward legislation to change the way bus services are delivered across Wales, with local government...
Government playbook to ensure better value from digital se... An estimated £46bn is to be spent on digital projects across public sector this year. To ensure taxpayer money is best used and investment supports...
Blackpool Council awarded £20m zero emission bus funding Blackpool Council have been awarded £20m by the Department for Transport’s Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas (ZEBRA) fund, which will see 115 zero...
Over £3.4bn saved as government ramps up cost-cutting prog... More than £3.4bn was saved in 2020/21 through successful efforts to improve efficiency across Whitehall, maximising value for taxpayers and putting...
Consultations launched on measures to help councils tackle... The government has launched two consultations on proposals to make it easier for local authorities to tackle poor air quality in their areas. The...
Consultation begins over future of Liverpool City Council ... A three-month consultation on the way that Liverpool should be governed has begun, with the option of scrapping the city’s directly elected mayoral...
Councils to be supported to pay ‘fairer’ rate to social ca... Local authorities in England will be supported by £1.36bn from the Health and Social Care Levy to pay a fairer rate of care to adult social care...
East Midlands council leaders bid for combined devolution ... The East Midlands could be in line for a new mayoral combined authority after council leaders in the region submitted an initial proposal to negotiate...
Electric vehicle charge point location data project launch... The Geospatial Commission has launched a discovery project to explore how location data can be better utilised to support planning and delivery of...
Councils to bid for charge point funding as part of EV ‘re... Local authorities will bid for their share of a new £450m government fund to support the further introduction of electric vehicles (EVs) around the...
Public health local outbreak funding needs urgent extensio... Councils and Directors of Public Health are calling for an urgent extension of local outbreak management funding due to rising rates of Covid-19...
Reading Council signs global covenant on climate action co... Reading Council have ‘cemented’ their commitment to tackling the climate emergency by signing the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy...
Spring statement 2022: £500m boost to local authority fund Delivering his Spring Statement to the House of Commons, the Chancellor Rishi Sunak outlined a range of immediate measures, including a £500m boost to...
Commissioners appointed to take over Sandwell Council func... Commissioners have been appointed at Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, taking over a number of key functions to implement positive and far...
Boroughs seek funding in Spring Statement to tackle unempl... Ahead of Chancellor, Rishi Sunak’s Spring Statement on 23 March, London boroughs are warning that the capital needs ‘enough funding and freedom’ to...
East Hampshire Council ends partnership with Havant Counci... East Hampshire District Council has formally agreed to end its partnership with Havant Borough Council so that it can focus on its own council...
Cheshire council supports plans to restrict junk food mark... Cheshire West and Chester Council has backed the government’s restrictions on the marketing of food or drinks which are high in fat, sugar and salt...
UK City of Culture 2025 shortlist revealed Bradford, County Durham, Southampton and Wrexham have been unveiled as the four areas shortlisted to be UK City of Culture 2025. The four locations...
New plans to level up Blackpool unveiled by government Levelling Up Secretary, Michael Gove has unveiled new measures to help improve the lives of people in Blackpool by turning the tide on deprivation in...
Belfast City Council appoints new Chief Executive John Walsh has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of Belfast City Council. Currently a City Solicitor and Director of Legal and Civic Services...
Cambridgeshire Council back local voting rights for non-Br... Cambridgeshire County Council has passed a motion calling for the extension of local election voting rights to all qualifying foreign nationals at a...
Welsh Government support package for Merthyr Tydfil Counci... The Welsh Government’s formal support package for Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, which has been in place since 2019, is set to end at the end...
Waltham Forest Council sparks new plans for EV charge poin... Electric vehicle (EV) charge point infrastructure in Waltham Forest is set for a significant boost with the installation of new on-street charge...
Greater Manchester Mayor accelerates London-style transpor... Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has announced a series of major steps to move Greater Manchester towards a London-style public transport...
Exeter Council to retrofit homes to reduce carbon and lowe... Around 300 council houses in Exeter have now been retrofitted to reduce carbon emissions and help residents lower their fuel bills, with the authority...
Preferred candidate for Regulator of Social Housing Chair ... Following an open competition, the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Michael Gove, has announced that Bernadette Conroy...
EXCLUSIVE: Milton Keynes Council investing in youth democr... In the public sector, the future is today’s young generation. But a big challenge is getting young people into councils, either in officer roles or as...
Cardiff Council unveils measures to attract new social car... Cardiff Council has unveiled a series of measures, including free driving lessons, to attract new recruits into its social care services. The...
Levelling up: £3m funding to support 25 areas produce loca... Communities across the country will lead the way in shaping the design of their neighbourhoods under a new design programme, the Department for...
The future of HR and finance teams in higher education The Covid-19 pandemic and associated lockdowns have affected the higher education industry in several ways. What does the future hold for HR and...
England’s Economic Heartland appoints new Managing Directo... England’s Economic Heartland (EEH) has appointed Naomi Green as Managing Director to lead the delivery of plans for transport and connectivity...
Plymouth City Council gets tough on persistent parking off... Plymouth City Council is getting tough on persistent parking offenders, as new powers to immobilise and remove the vehicles of persistent evaders and...
£11.6m funding boost for local authorities to tackle air p... Local authorities across England have been granted £11.6m in government funding to deliver projects to improve air quality. The money, from the...
Millions spent globally each year destroying data storage ... New research launched today by Blancco Technology Group, the industry standard in data erasure and mobile lifecycle solutions, has revealed current...
Redbridge Council to act on crime commission recommendatio... An East London borough has adopted a community-based approach in a bid to prevent and reduce crime. In a move which could be replicated across the...
Report: ‘Real devolution’ needed to end ‘democratic defici... The Electoral Reform Society (ERS) have called time on the ‘undemocratic anomaly’ of devolution in England in a major new report addressing the...
Hartlepool Council renews pledge on staff safety Hartlepool Borough Council has reaffirmed its commitment to clampdown on violence and abuse towards employees by launching a new Staff Safety Policy...
IWD: First ever London-wide women’s network launched by bo... The London Boroughs Women's Network has officially launched, with an event bringing together people from across local government in London that took...
Liverpool City Region takes next steps to put buses under ... The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has taken an important step towards a major reform of its buses in a move that would see services taken...
Warrington Council awarded Carbon Literate Organisation ac... Warrington Council has been awarded a Bronze Carbon Literate Organisation by The Carbon Literacy Trust. Carbon literacy is ‘an awareness of the carbon...
Telford and Wrekin Council votes no to merger and Shropshi... Telford and Wrekin Council has backed calls from its Leader, Councillor Shaun Davies, to oppose any merger with Shropshire Council and an elected...
Government’s £288m green heating project fund opens Organisations across England are set to benefit from greener heating as a £288m government funding scheme is opened, boosting the roll out of next...
Camden Climate Investment launched by council to tackle cl... Camden Council’s Cabinet has approved, subject to full council agreement on 7 March, the launch of the Camden Climate Investment, a Community...
ICSs: A new era for local government and health collaborat... After 25 years of being the Leader of Manchester City Council, in which he played a key role in the city’s regeneration, Sir Richard Leese is ready to...
Government ‘without answers to key questions’ on net zero ... The government still has ‘no clear plan for how the transition to net zero will be funded’ or ‘how it will replace income from taxes such as fuel duty...
Maidstone Council's scheme to help owners of empty homes Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is offering to help owners of empty homes by purchasing the property to provide quality housing for people in the...
London-wide approach to digital inclusion needed, report s... The first ever comprehensive study of digital inclusion activity across the capital has been published by the London Office of Technology and...
Britain’s first Zero Emission Zone begins in Oxford Britain’s first Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ) has started in Oxford today. Launching as a pilot, it will allow Oxfordshire County Council and Oxford City...
Sussex councils announce pay rises for waste and cleansing... A review of staff pay, terms and conditions and working environments will lead to more money for refuse, recycling and cleansing staff at Adur and...
Southwark Council approves plans for sustainable developme... Southwark Council has approved the planning blueprint that sets out how new development will benefit local communities and help tackle its urgent...
Cheshire council begins rollout of borough's new recycling... Cheshire West and Chester Council has begun the rollout of its upgraded kerbside recycling service, which will see residents receive two new wheeled...
Edinburgh Council to ask for city-wide powers to control s... A proposal to ask the Scottish Government to designate Edinburgh as a short-term let (STL) control area has been approved by councillors on the city...
Planning for a digitally-led future Our research with Dods Group found that 85% of government decision-makers agreed ‘the pandemic accelerated digital transformation’ for them. Read our...
Wandsworth Council leads the charge on EV infrastructure Wandsworth Council is continuing to make significant progress in increasing its electric vehicle (EV) charging point infrastructure throughout the...
Immigration rules help social care in short-term, but solu... Every day there are on average 105,000 social care vacancies advertised in England, the sector also faced a turnover rate of 28.5% across 2020/21 –...
North Northamptonshire Council aims to be carbon neutral b... North Northamptonshire Council has announced that it is committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2030. Since the authority came into existence in April...
Eastleigh Borough Council to appoint new Chief Executive Eastleigh Borough Council has chosen its new Chief Executive, subject to approval by councillors at a full council meeting on 24 February. James...
£67m funding for local authorities to improve energy effic... The government has announced that £67m of funding will go to 22 local authorities across England to help upgrade insulation in homes and install low...
How one council increased real Living Wage for staff month... As Leader of North Ayrshire Council, it is no secret that I am hugely ambitious for our people, our places and our economy. We strive to do everything...
Covid-19: Local outbreak management funding will still be ... Councils have said that the government must continue to provide funding for local public health teams to manage Covid-19 outbreaks in their areas as...
Isle of Wight Council to appoint interim Chief Executive Isle of Wight Council is set to appoint an interim Chief Executive and Head of Paid Service at a meeting of the authority’s full council. Wendy Perera...
Councillors urge NI Executive to deliver for local governm... Local government representatives have called on Northern Ireland Executive Ministers to deliver for councils ahead of, and after, the upcoming...
London Mayor funds new qualification to train more housing... The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan is stepping up his support for London’s 2.4 million renters by funding a new qualification and training for local...
How Gwynedd Council is supporting staff through local deci... One council in North Wales has taken the bold step to overrule a government decision and grant its workers an additional day’s leave to mark Wales’...
East Hampshire District Council considers new 'low carbon ... East Hampshire District Council is considering creating a 'low carbon HQ' as it strives to do everything it can to help tackle climate change. The...
Nottingham Council set to invest £230m in five-year housin... Nottingham City Council looks set to invest £230m in a five-year investment programme in its housing stock when it goes to the authority’s Executive...
London Borough of Redbridge appoint new Chief Executive Claire Symonds has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of the London Borough of Redbridge, subject to council ratification. Currently the acting...
DCMS expands Northern regional presence as part of levelli... Hundreds of new jobs will be created in Manchester and the North East of England as the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) opens...
Investor launch for Stoke-on-Trent City Council Levelling ... More than £620m of potential investment opportunities across Stoke-on-Trent have been launched to investors by the city council. The authority said it...
UK and Scottish governments reach agreement on Green Freep... A partnership agreement to establish two Green Freeports in Scotland has been reached between the UK and Scottish governments, with the former...
£11.1m to tackle fuel poverty and boost energy efficiency ... The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is set to receive an additional £11.1m to work with nine housing associations to improve the energy...
Bill to give foreign nationals candidacy rights in council... New legislation has been published by the Scottish Government to ensure that all nationals of Luxembourg, Poland, Portugal and Spain can stand as...
New Oxfordshire County Council interim Chief Executive beg... Oxfordshire County Council’s new interim Chief Executive, Stephen Chandler has begun his new role. He was appointed following an internal recruitment...
Integrated NHS and social care aims unveiled in whitepaper Patients will receive better, more joined up care under new plans announced by the government to improve the links between health and social care. The...
Joint CEOs leading the way at Centre for Digital Public Se... Job share Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Harriet Green and Myra Hunt are one month in as the first substantive CEO at the Centre for Digital Public...
Councils given spending boost to build back better Councils in England will have access to a share of £54.1bn in funding for the coming financial year including more than £1bn of additional money for...
Councils warn of scaling back road maintenance due to £500... England’s largest county and rural councils are set to lose almost £500m in local roads maintenance funding by April this year, despite the government...
Southwark Council launches new charter to protect care hom... Southwark Council has agreed a Residential Care Charter that will improve the working terms and conditions for all residential care providers in the...
£179m for social housing properties to receive energy upgr... Tens of thousands of social housing tenants across England will have their energy bills cut and homes made warmer as the government makes £179m...
Greater Manchester authorities granted short delay on Clea... The government has granted permission to Greater Manchester’s authorities to delay the implementation of the region’s Clean Air Zone (CAZ), which was...
Manchester City Council launch housing development company A housing development company, wholly owned by Manchester City Council, has formally launched today and aims to accelerate the number of new homes for...
Calls for greater flexibility, adaptability among public s... Flexibility and adaptability are key for successful leadership skills in the public sector, especially during times of great challenges, according to...
Powys County Council propose rent increase to support hous... Investment to build new and affordable council homes while continuing to maintain the existing stock will need to be supported by a modest rent...
Levelling up risks letting down Londoners, warn boroughs The Levelling Up White Paper provides little assurance that deprived communities in the capital will benefit from the government’s levelling up...
Levelling Up White Paper vowing to ‘expand opportunities’ ... The UK Government’s Levelling Up White Paper has been released, setting out a blueprint to improve lives and expand opportunities across the UK...
COSLA launches Welcome Hub for Hong Kong migrants COSLA has today launched a new online resource to encourage migrants from Hong Kong to move to Scotland. Following crackdowns by the Chinese...
Every area to have ‘London-style’ devolution - Levelling U... Every area of England will be able to have a ‘London-style’ devolution deal by 2030 as part of the government’s Levelling Up White Paper, which is due...
£43m of sustainable transport schemes to be decided by Wes... Nearly £43m of sustainable transport schemes will go before a West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) committee next week. Members will be asked to...
Oxford’s Zero Emission Zone pilot to launch at end of Febr... Britain’s first Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ) will begin in Oxford on 28 February 2022, with the pilot launching in a small number of streets in the city...
Welsh Local Democracy and Boundary Commission appoint new ... Beverley Smith has been appointed as Chair of the Local Democracy and Boundary Commission (LDBC) for Wales. The LDBC keeps under review the electoral...
Levelling up: £1.5bn Brownfield Fund to help 20 areas tran... Towns and cities across the country will be transformed thanks to a new £1.5bn regeneration programme that will breathe fresh life into disadvantaged...
East Suffolk Council approve £49m of funding for projects ... Over £49m is to be invested in assets, services and infrastructure across East Suffolk over the coming financial year. As part of its budget setting...
Hampshire County Council to trial low carbon street bollar... Hampshire County Council has become the first highway authority in the country to trial plant-based plastic bollards in an effort to reduce its carbon...
A four-day working week: A Canadian council’s perspective If you stated your support for a four-day working week a few years ago, you were seen as being in the political extremes, but now it is becoming far...
Halton Borough Council to appoint new Chief Executive Halton Borough Council is set to appoint Stephen Young as its new Chief Executive. The announcement follows the decision at a special council meeting...
NILGA appoints new Chief Executive The Northern Ireland Local Government Association (NILGA) has appointed Alison Allen as their new Chief Executive. Ms Allen will join NILGA as CEO on...
£37.8m government funding for local authorities to boost c... £37.8m will be invested to help local authorities boost their cyber resilience as part of the first ever Government Cyber Security Strategy that has...
Public sector leaders share their views on levelling up re... Ahead of the release of the long-awaited Levelling Up whitepaper from the Government, the Institute of Economic Development (IED) has compiled a...
Scottish Government appoints new Transport Minister Jenny Gilruth has been appointed as the Scottish Government’s Transport Minister, replacing Graeme Dey, who has stood down due to health reasons. Ms...
Significant step forward for Lancashire devolution deal Plans to secure a devolution deal for Lancashire have taken a hugely significant step forward after county councillors endorsed the proposals. ‘Our...
Cardiff Council unveil plan to revitalise city centre post... A five-year plan to reimagine and revitalise Cardiff city centre in a post Covid-19 pandemic world has been published by Cardiff Council. The plan...
New Chair of NHS England announced The government has confirmed that Richard Meddings will be the new Chair of NHS England. Mr Meddings previously served on HM Treasury’s Board and as...
MK Council to appoint Youth Mayor to improve democratic pa... Milton Keynes Council are on the search for a Youth Mayor after councillors unanimously voted to create the new role to encourage young people to get...
Salford City Council takes first step in becoming City of ... Councillors in Salford have unanimously backed a motion for the area to become a City of Sanctuary at the authority’s full council meeting, a process...
Scottish councils to set up licensing schemes for short-te... All short-term let properties in Scotland will require a council licence to ensure they are safe and the people providing them are suitable, under...
LGA: Public health services at risk amid funding uncertain... A lack of certainty around councils’ public health funding this year risks exacerbating the growing crisis of demand for support services, including...
City of York – the UK’s first gigabit city When you think of York, what comes to mind? It is probably the awe-inspiring York Minister, the castle, the famed City Walls or the quaint traditional...
Cornwall Council announces critical incident in adult soci... Cornwall Council has announced that it is joining the NHS in declaring a critical incident in adult social care in the Duchy. It is to help alleviate...
Government review to drive up standards in social housing Social housing residents will be better protected as part of a review to ensure they are listened to, the Minister for Rough Sleeping and Housing...
Wakefield Council praised for transforming Children’s Serv... The government has congratulated Wakefield Council for the ‘outstanding’ leadership which has transformed its Children’s Services following Ofsted’s...
West Midlands Gigafactory gets green light The West Midlands Gigafactory joint venture has taken the next step in its journey to deliver a Gigafactory in the region, with council planning...
More to pay council tax as second homes loophole closed Owners of second homes who abuse a tax loophole by claiming their often-empty properties are holiday lets will be forced to pay council tax under new...
Manchester City Council's solar farm plans move forward Proposals for Manchester City Council to buy its own solar farm, estimated to cost between £30m-£39m, to help cut its carbon emissions are set to move...
Councils selected for planning pilots for deprived communi... 11 councils across England have been selected for two pilot schemes aimed at encouraging more people in urban and deprived areas to engage in the...
Middlesbrough Council purchases £12m shopping centre Middlesbrough Council has acquired a major landmark for £12m as part of a drive to secure the town centre's long-term future. The purchase of the...
Report: Council finances perform more strongly than initia... In a new report funded by the Economic and Social Research Council, researchers from the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) have found that English...
WYCA secures funding to help households improve energy eff... A pilot project to help improve the energy efficiency of traditional terraced homes and cut household bills is being launched thanks to funding...
COSLA calls for councillors’ pay rise in Scotland COSLA is calling for councillors in Scotland to be paid the real Living Wage (£9.90 per hour) as a minimum. With the role of the councillor changing...
£700m local authority funding to help businesses impacted ... The government has awarded councils £700m in funding to help businesses impacted by the Omicron variant. Businesses across England will be able to tap...
East Hampshire and Havant councils end partnership After a 12-year partnership, East Hampshire District Council and Havant Borough Council have decided to end their partnership and establish their own...
Shropshire councillors asked to approve £3m recycling inve... Shropshire councillors will next week (13 January 2022) be asked to formally approve the rollout of an additional wheelie bin for recycling cans...
Government unveils plans to restore 300,000 hectares of ha... The government has unveiled the next stages of its plan to reward farmers and landowners for actions which benefit the environment, support...
Scottish Government funding for councils to tackle homeles... Councils in Scotland are being given an extra £16m by the Scottish Government to help tackle homelessness by moving people swiftly from temporary...
39 places bid for city status as part of Queen’s Platinum ... A total of 39 places across the UK, including the Crown Dependencies and British Overseas Territories have applied to win city status as part of a...
New UK Information Commissioner begins term John Edwards has begun his new role as UK Information Commissioner today. Mr Edwards, who joins on a five-year term, spent the past eight years as New...
Dorset Council break local waste recycling records Figures from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has shown that Dorset Council’s recycling rate has hit a record high. For...
Isle of Anglesey County Council appoints new Chief Executi... Dylan Williams has been unanimously appointed as Isle of Anglesey County Council’s new Chief Executive at a meeting of the authority’s full council...
Council leader calls for hybrid meetings to become the nor... The Leader of Cheshire West and Chester Council, Councillor Louise Gittins, has called on the government to give local authorities the power to hold...
£316m government funding boost to help councils tackle hom... Tens of thousands of people will be protected from homelessness as a result of a £316m funding boost to councils that has been announced by the...
Durham Council asks government to consider reopening railw... Proposals to reopen a rail connection from Consett to Newcastle upon Tyne have been submitted to the government by Durham County Council. The...
Levelling up: National Infrastructure Commission announces... The National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) is opening a new office in Leeds, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced today, as the government continues...
Government backs social care with £1.4bn worth of funding A total of £1.4bn will be made available over three years to help increase the fee rates local authorities pay to care providers. Further funding of...
Shock as Liberal Democrats take North Shropshire seat in b... The Liberal Democrats have stunned the Conservatives with the party’s Helen Morgan overturning a near 23,000 majority to win the North Shropshire by...
£53.9bn government funding for councils to help level up c... Councils in England will receive £53.9bn in funding for the coming financial year, including more than £1bn of additional funding for social care, the...
A first for NI as £1bn Belfast Region City Deal signed UK and Northern Ireland Executive Ministers have signed the first ever City Deal for Northern Ireland. The Belfast Region City Deal (BRCD) unlocks...
Chair of Covid-19 Inquiry announced Baroness Heather Hallett has been appointed Chair of the forthcoming public inquiry into the Covid-19 pandemic. The inquiry, set to begin its work in...
Scotland's Deposit Return Scheme to go live in 2023 The UK’s first deposit return scheme will go live across Scotland on 16 August 2023, helping to recycle billions of bottles and cans every year. The...
LGA's NGDP: Creating leaders of the future Working in local government is varied, rewarding and challenging. Over the last 20 months, council staff have worked tirelessly to put the needs of...
WMCA funding for homes to get energy saving heating and in... Up to 2,000 old and cold homes across the West Midlands are to get energy saving insulation, low carbon heating systems and other fuel reducing...
Caerphilly Council launches new team to tackle empty prope... Caerphilly County Borough Council has announced the launch of a new team to tackle the issue of empty properties. The authority’s Cabinet gave the...
Parliamentary Committee: Election reform proposals ‘lack t... MPs on the House of Commons’ cross-party Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee are calling for the government to stop the passage...
Councils warn of tax rises in 2022 despite funding injecti... Leaders of England’s largest councils have today warned that they will have to reluctantly raise council tax next year to keep local services running...
New guidance for decarbonising the public sector estate un... New Public Sector Decarbonisation Guidance for cutting carbon emissions across public sector estates has been published by Energy Systems Catapult...
The UK needs a new culture of data sharing Alison Pritchard, Deputy National Statistician at the Office for National Statistics (ONS), discusses the future of secure data sharing for the UK, as...
Report: Clear direction for county devo deals needed in wh... The Levelling Up White Paper should include a framework for how the government will negotiate devolution deals with county areas, what powers it is...
£20m Suffolk Council investment for highway drainage and f... Suffolk County Council has committed an extra £20m over the next three years into further improving the county’s highway drainage systems and...
Kingston Council announces new Executive Director of Place Kingston Council has announced Matthew Essex as the authority’s new Executive Director of Place. The council said that Mr Essex will lead an ambitious...
The only way is ethical procurement, Localis report advise... The public sector should strive to be more ethical and place-sensitive when buying goods and services worth up to £300bn each year, the think tank...
CCN report calls on government to implement new planning m... The government should rapidly implement a new strategic planning model as part of forthcoming reforms to the system to closer align housebuilding and...
£22.8m government SME funding to accelerate green innovati... The government has today announced £22.8m worth of funding to provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) with support services to accelerate...
Government announces £35m for vital improvements to A40 in... Vital upgrades will be carried out on the A40 to ease congestion, boost local bus services and allow the construction of thousands of new homes in...
£13m Scottish Government funding to improve council recycl... More than £13m has been awarded to local authorities to increase the quantity and quality of recycling in Scotland. Nine more local authorities have...
WMCA appoints region’s first Cycling and Walking Commissio... Mayor of the West Midlands, Andy Street, has appointed a Cycling and Walking Commissioner to accelerate plans to get more people moving around the...
Liverpool Council Landlord Licensing Scheme approved by go... The government has approved a comprehensive Landlord Licensing Scheme by Liverpool City Council, which will cover around 80% of privately rented...
Eastleigh Borough Council to cut its vehicle emissions by ... Nearly all of Eastleigh Borough Council’s diesel engines will run on low carbon fuel, with the authority switching all of its diesel lorries, vans and...
Conservatives retain Old Bexley and Sidcup seat at by-elec... The Conservatives have held the Old Bexley and Sidcup constituency in the by-election that took place on 2 December, although their majority was cut...
NAO: Bounce Back Loan scheme ‘inadequate’ Counter fraud activity for the Bounce Back Loan scheme was implemented too slowly to be effective and the government's activity to limit taxpayers'...
Birmingham City Council unveils Commonwealth Games legacy ... A document detailing how Birmingham City Council plans to maximise the ‘Proud Host City’ status for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games has been...
Commissioners sent into Slough Borough Council Commissioners have been sent in to address serious financial and management failures at Slough Borough Council at the request of the Secretary of...
Government announces funding for homes to be built on brow... Derelict sites across the country will be transformed into new homes under a flagship government scheme to regenerate brownfield land, boost local...
World AIDS Day: London boroughs look to end new HIV infect... Marking World AIDS Day 2021 and reflecting on the 40th anniversary of the first HIV diagnosis in the UK, local government in London has reaffirmed its...
LGA backs local government role in employment and skills s... Councils must have a role to play in the Government’s Skills and Post-16 Education Bill otherwise employment and skills support in local areas will...
How the UK is creating a £2bn startup-friendly environment UK impact tech start-ups have raised £2bn in investment to find solutions to come of the world’s most pressing problems, such as climate change...
Government to take action in response to Omicron Covid-19 ... The UK Government is to reintroduce mandatory face coverings in shops and on public transport, as well as measures for travellers returning to the UK...
New three-year plan to be agreed for Harlow Council Economic growth, social cohesion, safeguarding the environment and being an efficient council will form the backbone of a new three-year plan set to...
Leicester CC plans £26.6m property deal to provide council... Plans to invest over £26m to acquire hundreds of new homes and address the growing need for affordable housing in Leicester have been announced by the...
District Councils’ Network relaunches Staff Development Pr... The District Councils’ Network (DCN) is inviting applicants to apply for their relaunched annual Staff Development Programme. Paused due to the Covid...
Derbyshire County Council appoint Managing Director Derbyshire County Council have announced the appointment of Emma Alexander as the authority’s permanent Managing Director. Councillors will be asked...
National Transfer Scheme to become mandatory for all local... The Minister for Safe and Legal Migration, Kevin Foster, has written to all local authorities with children’s services across the UK to inform them of...
3,000 new homes to be built on 14 brownfield sites in Live... 14 brownfield sites have been identified for nearly 3,000 new homes in the Liverpool City Region as part of the Metro Mayor’s plan to tackle the...
LGA awards funding for councils as part of Digital Pathfin... The Local Government Association (LGA) has announced the nine successful councils in its new Digital Pathfinders Programme. A total of 75 councils in...
Govt urged to show ‘highest level of ambition’ for county ... The County Councils Network (CCN) has urged the government to show the ‘highest level of ambition’ for devolution and levelling up in county and rural...
‘Transformative’ Teesside Freeport opens for business Teesside Freeport, the UK’s first and largest freeport, has today begun operations, unleashing its ‘transformative potential’ on the region. Mayor of...
Scottish Government appoint top Civil Servant John Paul Marks has been appointed Permanent Secretary to the Scottish Government and will take up post on 5 January 2022. Mr Marks joins the Scottish...
Westminster City Council’s leaves to generate heat and ene... Westminster City Council’s autumn leaf sweeping service will collect around 1,000 tonnes of leaves from the streets of Central London this autumn...
LGA launches online tool to map employment and skills prov... The Local Government Association (LGA) has today launched a new online resource to map national employment and skills provision in every local...
North Lanarkshire Council sets target to reduce energy/wat... A new policy by North Lanarkshire Council will see the authority aim to reduce its energy and water consumption in operational buildings by 3% each...
Southwark becomes first council to back Fund the Hubs camp... Southwark Council has become the first council to pledge its support to Fund the Hubs, a national campaign for early mental health support for...
North Ayrshire Council to pay real Living Wage rate early North Ayrshire Council has committed to paying its staff the new real Living Wage five months early. To mark the start of Living Wage Week, the new...
NEL Integrated Care System appoints Chief Executive Office... North East London Integrated Care System (NEL ICS) has appointed a Chief Executive Officer Designate. Zina Etheridge will lead north-east London’s...
Millions awarded for new projects to keep women safe The Safety of Women at Night Fund will award up to £5m to 22 organisations, including nine councils and one combined authority, to focus on improving...
MK Council to plant 500 trees to celebrate Queen’s Platinu... Milton Keynes Council will plant 500 trees in celebration of HM The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, including a new community orchard on a historic town...
Caerphilly Council approves plan to prevent homelessness Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Cabinet has approved a plan which sets outs its priorities to prevent homelessness. The plan recognises that since...
‘World-leading’ Environment Act becomes law Legislation that will protect and enhance the UK’s environment for future generations has now passed into UK law. The Environment Act aims to clean up...
Birmingham City Council agrees 12-year electric vehicle st... Electric vehicle (EV) charging points will appear in greater numbers and at strategic locations across Birmingham, as the council’s Cabinet accepted a...
LGA: Greater investment in buses needed in net zero missio... Investment in bus services is urgently needed if councils are to reduce car journeys, lower carbon emissions and help the UK work towards its net zero...
Somerset West and Taunton Council to appoint new CEO A special meeting of Somerset West and Taunton Council will be held later this month to approve the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO)...
Councils to pilot innovative ways of working with £5m fund... Councils are being empowered to better tackle issues affecting their communities, including youth unemployment, health disparities and crime, through...
Locally-led projects to see £200m funding boost Almost 500 locally-led projects are set to be backed by a £200m government funding package, as part of the Community Renewal Fund, in order to help...
Mansfield District Council looks to council tax to tackle ... Across the country, the past 18 months has led to some local authorities facing budget shortfalls. Mansfield District Council is just one of these...
More than 60 councils receive share of £52m rough sleeping... As part of a wider £66m funding grant from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC), more than 60 councils are set to receive...
Telford and Wrekin Council set to breathe new life into em... Telford and Wrekin Council is aiming to breathe new life into long-term, empty residential properties and improve housing in the borough through a...
Record number of local authorities join Local Land Charges... A total of six councils have joined the Local Land Charges (LLC) Register this month, the highest number that have migrated in a single month. The...
BEIS to bring over 400 key central government jobs to Salf... The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy’s (BEIS) new Salford site has been officially opened today by Business and Energy Minister...
UKCloud selected for Defra E-alliance to promote net zero ... UKCloud, the multi-cloud experts dedicated to making transformation happen across the UK public sector has today announced it will join the Defra E...
Spending Review: Councils to receive £4.8bn increase in gr... Councils across the country will receive an increase of £4.8bn in grant funding, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, announced today in his...
Portsmouth City Council produces plan to improve bus servi... Portsmouth City Council has reacted to the government’s National Bus Strategy by producing the city’s Bus Service Improvement Plan. The plan sets out...
Slough Council accepts government reports and looks to the... Slough Borough Council has welcomed the government’s additional support after the authority was hit with a Section 114 notice in July due to errors...
£65m council support package for vulnerable renters Vulnerable renters struggling due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic will be helped by a £65m support package announced by the Department for...
World’s first Ultra Low Emission Zone expands to cover Inn... The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today expanded the area covered by the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) from Central London up to, but not...
Clampdown on landlords with £4.3m funding boost for counci... Over 40,000 families living in cold and draughty rented properties across 59 local authorities in England and Wales can expect warmer homes thanks to...
Devolution vision unveiled for Nottingham and Nottinghamsh... Leaders from the nine councils in Nottinghamshire have set out their joint vision for devolved powers to improve investment in the economy, the...
A new housing era underway in Stoke-on-Trent An ambitious housing plan is taking place in the West Midlands and it is hoped it will play a vital part in the ‘renaissance’ of Stoke-on-Trent, the...
Counties could become ‘poor relation’ to cities in gigabit... Just one in five businesses and homes in county areas have access to gigabit broadband speeds, compared to over three quarters of London, with MPs...
Centre for Digital Public Services appoints joint Chief Ex... In a first for the public sector in Wales, the Centre for Digital Public Services (CDPS) has announced a job share for its new Chief Executive Officer...
Local government responds to government’s Net Zero Strateg... Local government has reacted to the government’s Net Zero Strategy, which was published yesterday. The strategy backs a prominent role for local...
Government announces £32.7m for new link road in Central B... Central Bedfordshire is set to benefit from £32.7m of government funding to provide a vital new link road, enhancing accessibility and easing...
UK Government unveils Net Zero Strategy A landmark Net Zero Strategy setting out how the UK will secure 440,000 well-paid jobs and unlock £90bn in investment in 2030 on its path to ending...
COP26: Glasgow Council launches site to showcase sustainab... Ahead of the COP26 Climate Conference, Glasgow City Council has launched a site for visitors to explore its sustainability projects and green events...
City status announced for Southend-on-Sea in wake of MP’s ... Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has confirmed that Her Majesty The Queen has accorded Southend-on-Sea city status, in honour of MP Sir David Amess, who...
Council project supports 300 people into employment or tra... Tackling youth unemployment in the region, a project ran by Neath Port Talbot Council has successfully supported more than 300 young people to help...
UK green projects benefit from more than £5.8bn of foreign... Across the UK, projects are underway to help significantly improve the country’s environmental impact and achieve the Prime Minister’s ambition of...
LGA calls for council tax support grant extension Rising numbers of families on low incomes face paying more council tax from April without an extension to one-off government funding for local council...
Croydon to introduce directly elected mayor after voters b... Croydon Council will move to a directly elected mayor model style of governance after 80% of voters backed the change in a referendum to determine how...
Eight areas on UK City of Culture 2025 longlist Eight areas longlisted for the UK City of Culture 2025 title were today unveiled by Culture Secretary, Nadine Dorries. Following a record 20 bids, the...
Southwark Council recruits climate emergency citizens' jur... Southwark Council is recruiting a citizens’ jury to support its climate emergency work, with the authority currently contacting a group of randomly...
LGA: ‘No referral’ early support mental health hubs needed... Early support hubs which allow young people to access mental health support without referrals should be made available nationwide to help tackle a...
Government’s ‘Closer to Home’ campaign to begin A government advertising campaign promoting Civil Service roles moving out of London is due to begin across parts of the country. The ‘Closer to Home’...
Need housing advice? Use Shelter’s online advice At Shelter, we believe everyone has the right to a safe home. The pandemic has exacerbated the problems faced by millions of people living in bad...
£50m Scottish Government funding to unlock new housing Up to £50m of Scottish Government funding will be given to councils and social landlords to build housing infrastructure, which will help deliver new...
Newcastle City Council to appoint new Chief Executive Pam Smith will be confirmed as the new Chief Executive of Newcastle City Council later this week, subject to the approval of the authority’s...
Local authorities and police given extra £23.5m for safer ... Local authorities and police forces across England and Wales are to receive a share of £23.5m to make public spaces safer for all through projects to...
Public Sector Procurement: Capex vs Opex & Levelling the P... Procurement plays a significant role in public sector digital transformation, acting as the transparent, impartial gateway to better outcomes for...
BTEC playing an important role in a changing job market The world of work is changing and a BTEC qualification can offer employers the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed for the changing jobs market...
Government launches £500m support for vulnerable household... Vulnerable households across the country will be able to access a new £500m government support fund to help them with essentials over the coming...
Cambridgeshire County Council’s parental policy to ‘increa... A new parental leave policy which aims to increase the diversity of elected councillors has received the support of Cambridgeshire County Council’s...
Manchester City Council approves planning for 69 low carbo... Planning permission has been granted by Manchester City Council for the development of 69 low carbon social homes in the Newton Heath area of the city...
£6m invested into Liverpool City Region Growth Fund A growth fund that helped businesses grow during the Covid-19 pandemic is to receive a £6m cash injection from the Liverpool City Region Combined...
More inclusive data to better inform UK’s social and econo... The National Statistician, Professor Sir Ian Diamond, has set out a series of initiatives to ensure the inclusivity of UK data so that issues facing...
Scottish councils given £10m to help people avoid eviction Councils in Scotland have been given £10m to provide grants to tenants who have fallen behind on their rent as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic and...
Plymouth Council's public health partnership working prais... Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for England, Professor Chris Whitty, met with Plymouth City Council’s Chief Executive, Tracey Lee, as well as colleagues...
Independent advisers appointed to improve Liverpool Counci... Liverpool City Council has appointed two independent advisers to strengthen the scrutiny of its auditing and governance procedures. As part of the...
Secretary of State sees levelling up in action across Nort... On his first official visit as the new Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Michael Gove toured towns across the North East to see first-hand how...
£58.7m approved for Swansea Bay City Deal low carbon progr... The UK and Welsh governments have approved the £58.7m Swansea Bay City Deal’s Supporting Innovation and Low Carbon Growth programme. The programme...
Solihull Council leads driverless technology trial Solihull has become one of the first places in the UK to see driverless vehicles take to its roads as part of new ground-breaking passenger trials...
Document automation significantly reduces TfL administrati... Transport for London’s (TfL) payroll team has saved 160 days’ administration time a year after the introduction of a secure document automation system...
Major rebuilds worth £2bn begin at schools across England Education Secretary, Nadhim Zahawi, has ‘broke ground’ on one of the first 100 schools to be rebuilt under the Prime Minister’s ten-year School...
Schools in Scotland roll-out LGBT inclusive education Scotland has become the first country in the world to embed lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) inclusive education across the school...
Denbighshire County Council becomes Carbon Literate Organi... Denbighshire County Council has been awarded a Carbon Literate Organisation Bronze Award as part of its drive towards becoming carbon neutral. The...
Kerslake Commission: Joint working key to tackling homeles... Without urgent action, the benefits and lessons learned from joint working during the Covid-19 pandemic will be wasted and the number of people having...
Reading Council set to block ‘undemocratic’ PDR Reading Borough Council will move this week to block the future use of planning laws which allow developers and owners to bypass the local democratic...
UK nature bodies: Not too late to reverse biodiversity dec... Greater action, investment and embracing natural solutions are crucial to reversing biodiversity decline by 2030, the five UK statutory nature...
Cornwall Council transforming properties into temporary ho... Disused properties are being brought back into use by Cornwall Council to provide safe places to stay for people without a permanent home. As work...
Liverpool City Council creates new heritage post Liverpool City Council has made its first major move since the city lost its UNESCO World Heritage status. The authority has created a new role, Head...
LGA opens bids for Housing Advisers Programme to tackle sh... The Local Government Association (LGA) is launching the fifth year of the Housing Advisers Programme, a scheme to help councils overcome housing...
New campaign targets fly-tipping in Cornwall A week-long campaign by the Environment Agency, Cornwall Council, Devon and Cornwall Police, Trading Standards and Biffa to tackle fly-tipping and...
Sheffield City Region rebrands as South Yorkshire MCA The Sheffield City Region has officially rebranded and changed its legal name to South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) to better reflect...
Cheshire East Council to launch ‘on demand’ rural bus serv... Cheshire East Council is to launch an ‘on demand’ rural bus service to help reduce isolation in some of the more remote parts of the borough. The...
MHCLG changes name to focus on levelling up The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has become the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities as the...
WMCA unveils plans for £2bn investment in region’s transpo... The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has approved bids to two government funds which, topped up with local funds, could secure investment of up...
Nottinghamshire County Council to debate executive arrange... Nottinghamshire County Council is to debate plans to return to a leader and cabinet model of decision-making in order to strengthen the case for...
Oxford City Council investing £10.9m in ‘greener’ leisure ... Public leisure centres in Oxford are getting £10.9m investment to cut carbon, as part of the council’s plans to achieve net zero carbon emissions by...
CCN: Government risks undermining net zero target in count... The government could undermine its 2050 net zero target if it continues focusing on reducing emissions in cities instead of England’s counties, a new...
Gove replaces Jenrick as MHCLG Secretary in government res... Michael Gove has been announced as the new Secretary of State for Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), replacing Robert...
First-past-the-post to be introduced for all mayoral and P... The government has announced measures to implement the first-past-the-post (FPTP) electoral system for council and ‘metro’ mayoral elections across...
Rural and coastal economies could see a £51bn a year boost... According to new research commissioned by the Local Government Association (LGA), coastal and rural regions in England and Wales could benefit from a...
Leeds Council conduct research on impact of Covid-19 on ci... Leeds City Council has been collaborating with partners on several pieces of work in the past few months looking at the effect of Covid-19 on city...
£48m Covid-19 recovery fund to support social care in Wale... A new £48m package of funding to support social care in Wales has been announced by the Welsh Government today. The majority of the funding, £40m, has...
Uttlesford District Council appoints new Chief Executive Uttlesford District Council in Essex has confirmed the appointment of Peter Holt as the authority’s new Chief Executive. The appointment was confirmed...
Funding boost for councils as new Afghan resettlement plan... Councils who support people through the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS) or the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP) scheme will...
Harlow Council agrees net zero target date and actions Harlow Council has agreed a target date and actions for hitting net zero carbon emissions for the first time, as the Essex authority steps up its...
MHCLG’s Wolverhampton HQ unveiled by Communities Secretary... Communities Secretary, Robert Jenrick, has officially unveiled the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government’s (MHCLG) second headquarters...
Should England introduce PR for local elections like Scotl... “England’s winner-takes-all voting system needs replacing. It’s tendency to create local one-party states and warped results stifles scrutiny and...
‘Ambitious’ recycling and waste vision for Kirklees approv... An ‘ambitious’ vision that sets out a pathway to a zero-waste future for Kirklees has been approved by the authority’s full council. The Kirklees...
Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme: Phase 3 open for app... During his keynote speech at today’s PSE365 Public Sector Decarbonisation event, Director of Strategy and Technical Services at Salix Finance, Paul...
Milton Keynes and Sheffield councils awarded £1.4m to deli... Milton Keynes and Sheffield councils have been awarded funding of £1.4m to develop proposals to unlock a significant number of homes and jobs through...
Street lamps and bus shelters to help boost 5G roll out in... Mobile network operators will get easier access to lampposts, bus shelters and other street furniture to speed up the roll out of next-generation...
New app launched as government encourages electric vehicle... Drivers up and down the country can explore making the switch to an electric vehicle this World EV Day with a new government-backed app, the Transport...
LGA respond to health and social care reform plan Yesterday the Prime Minister set out plans to tackle the Covid backlogs and reform adult social care, with £36bn being raised in the health and care...
NLC x PSE Ep 3. Good to Great Most of us can identify the qualities that make a good public sector leader, but what turns a good leader into a great one? In particular, what can we...
New body to tackle health disparities Following a government announcement, a new body set to tackle health disparities in the UK will launch on Friday 1st October. The Office for Health...
Permanent outdoor measures for high streets consultation l... Temporary measures that have given a huge boost to high streets and hospitality during the Covid-19 pandemic could be made permanent following a...
£9m funding for local authorities to tackle air pollution Local projects to improve air quality across England will get a £7m funding boost this year, the government has confirmed as applications opened for...
Harlow Council proposes £1m tower block fire safety enhanc... Harlow Council in Essex is set to spend over £1m to enhance fire safety in three tower blocks in the district. A report to this week’s Cabinet meeting...
techUK sets out recommendations to support IA in governmen... techUK, the tech trade association, has launched its ‘Industry Perspective on Intelligent Automation in Central Government.’ Once considered a ‘nice...
£7.9m data sharing projects to support vulnerable children... Vulnerable children and families across England will receive earlier and better support from local services through a new fund to improve how data is...
Northumberland County Council launches free tree scheme Northumberland County Council’s Free Tree Giveaway is back for a second year. The scheme is offering 15,000 tree saplings to residents, schools and...
Ipswich Council to consider eco-friendly toilets for area'... At its meeting next week, Ipswich Borough Council’s Executive will consider plans to install composting toilets in four of Ipswich’s parks. All four...
Milton Keynes Council buys 30 homes for rough sleepers Milton Keynes Council has bought 30 new homes for people previously sleeping rough in the borough after a successful bid for national funding for the...
Report calls for joint government working to improve Welsh... Town centres are at the heart of Welsh life and high street sustainability requires joined up delivery, brave decision-making and ambitious leadership...
‘Operation Warm Welcome’ underway to support Afghan arriva... A significant cross-government effort is underway, dubbed ‘Operation Warm Welcome’, to ensure Afghans arriving in the UK receive the vital support...
NLC x PSE Ep 2. Barriers and Challenges As ethnic minority leaders, there have been many barriers and challenges to overcome to reach the career heights that our guests from the NLC...
Peterborough City Council Deputy Chief Executive announces... After a 35-year career in local government, Peterborough City Council’s Deputy Chief Executive, Wendi Ogle-Welbourn, is set to retire in January 2022...
Veterans’ mental health services to receive £2.7m boost Armed Forces veterans, including those who served in Afghanistan, will benefit from additional mental health support backed by £2.7m for Op COURAGE...
Geospatial Commission launches pilots to improve land use ... Three pilots in Devon, the West Midlands and Northern Ireland will test how to identify and improve key data that helps inform decisions on whether...
Councils: Rural services missing out due to permitted deve... Rural communities risk missing out on vital local services due to planning laws which have allowed a surge of almost 225% in homes converted from...
£8.6bn funding for affordable homes to give boost onto hou... Thousands of people will be helped onto the housing ladder as funding worth £8.6bn is allocated across the country today. Part of the largest single...
£10m Chewing Gum Task Force to clean up high streets Major chewing gum producers, brought together by the government, have signed up to a new £10m partnership to remove gum litter from the nation’s high...
Government equips staff with Debt Toolkit to help vulnerab... The Government Debt Management Function has published a Vulnerability Toolkit which ensures ‘vulnerable’ citizens who are in debt to the public sector...
Planning Inspectorate Wales to become part of Welsh Govern... On 1 October 2021, the staff and functions of Planning Inspectorate Wales will transfer to the Welsh Government. The new division will be called...
Government announces preferred Information Commissioner ca... John Edwards is the government’s preferred candidate for Information Commissioner, Culture Secretary, Oliver Dowden, has announced. Mr Edwards is...
North Yorkshire Council investment ensures county is prepa... Even at the height of summer, plans are being laid to ensure North Yorkshire is ready for whatever winter might throw at the county and the authority...
Richmond Council prioritise tree planting as part of clima... Richmond Council is working on an extensive programme of tree replacement planting across the borough, identifying historic locations where trees have...
NLC x PSE Ep 1. The Journey to Now “It is fundamentally important to work with people, understand what motivates them and what their lived experience has been.” Those were the words of...
£50m funding to deliver ‘world-class’ facilities for T Lev... £50m will be invested in colleges, schools and sixth forms delivering T Levels across England from 2022 to improve and expand teaching spaces and...
Scottish Government to launch Covid-19 inquiry The Scottish Government is inviting views on the draft aims and principles of an independent public inquiry into the handling of the Covid-19 pandemic...
100 new PCSOs funded by Welsh Government The Welsh Government have announced additional funding to provide a further 100 Police Community Support Officers (PSCOs) to tackle crime and support...
Council pledges to tackle Cornwall’s ‘perfect storm’ housi... Council leaders have restated their commitment to helping residents affected by the unprecedented pressure on housing in Cornwall. Leader of Cornwall...
£25m government funding for carbon dioxide monitors in all... CO2 monitors will be provided to all state-funded education settings from September thanks to £25m worth of government funding. It is so that staff...
Extra £5m for councils to provide housing support to Afgha... Councils in England, Scotland and Wales will have access to a share of £5m to help them provide the necessary housing and support to Afghans who have...
Proposals to help people build their own homes welcomed Proposals to help more people build their own homes have been ‘warmly welcomed’ by the Housing Secretary, Robert Jenrick, and the National Custom and...
Scottish Government and Scottish Greens agree power-sharin... The Scottish Government and the Scottish Green Party Parliamentary Group have agreed to work together over the next five years to ‘build a green...
Record 20 places bid for UK City of Culture 2025 title A record 20 places from across the UK have submitted an expression of interest to become the UK City of Culture 2025, an all-time high of entries for...
LGA: Extend incentives for new apprenticeships beyond furl... Financial incentives in place to help employers create apprenticeship programmes should be extended to continue beyond the end of the furlough scheme...
Carers help develop Newham Council’s action plan A comprehensive plan, titled ‘Newham Cares Strategy’, to recognise and support the borough’s growing numbers of unpaid carers has been launched by...
Electric vehicle charging scheme to trial in Hackney Hackney will be among the first boroughs in the UK to take part in a pioneering electric vehicles (EV) trial that could save drivers hundreds of...
£20m investment to create more Family Hubs Thousands of vulnerable or low-income families in England will benefit from a multimillion-pound investment to improve access to early education...
Highways England accelerates switch to lower carbon asphal... Highways England is accelerating the use of warm mix asphalts as standard across its supply chain as part of a drive towards net zero carbon emissions...
Government announces resettlement route for Afghan refugee... Thousands of Afghan women, children and others most in need will be welcomed to the UK under one of the most generous resettlement schemes in the...
Oldham Council to appoint new interim Chief Executive Oldham Council is set to appoint a new interim Chief Executive at a special meeting of the authority’s full council next week. Following a meeting of...
Suffolk councils target devolution talks with government Public sector leaders in Suffolk say they welcome early discussions with government Ministers about a possible devolution deal for the county. In a...
270,000 North homes require green upgrades each year to me... Housing leaders are calling on the Chancellor to deliver on spending pledges, as a new report shows that more than a quarter of a million Northern...
UK Government launches plan for ‘world-leading’ hydrogen e... Tens of thousands of jobs, billions of pounds in investment and new export opportunities will be unlocked through government plans to create a...
New Sandwell Council interim Chief Executive starts new ro... Kim Bromley-Derry has started his new role as the interim Chief Executive of Sandwell Council. Mr Bromley-Derry has stepped aside from his role as...
South Staffordshire Council Leader passes away following s... The Leader of South Staffordshire Council, Councillor Brian Edwards, passed away on 13 August following a short illness at the age of 81. Councillor...
Worcester Council invests in electric grounds maintenance ... Worcester City Council has bought its first set of electric grounds maintenance equipment as part of a continuing drive to reduce carbon emissions...
Capita appoints new Managing Director of Capita Local Publ... Capita announces the appointment of Paul Abraham as the new Managing Director of Capita Local Public Service. Paul’s appointment comes at an important...
Perth and Kinross Council appoint new Chief Executive Following a rigorous recruitment and selection process, Thomas Glen has accepted the offer of appointment as Chief Executive of Perth and Kinross...
Multimillion-pound initiative to improve local roads acros... A multimillion-pound scheme to improve traffic signals and a commitment to explore how new technology, such as drones and 3D printing, could be used...
Long serving West Berkshire Council Chief Executive retire... West Berkshire Council's Chief Executive, Nick Carter, has retired after 16 years leading the organisation. Mr Carter retires having spent 38 years...
£4m government boost towards opportunities for young peopl... Minister for Civil Society and Youth, Baroness Barran, has announced that the government will invest an additional £2m into the #iwill Fund to create...
Flagship government first-time buyers scheme now open for ... Homebuilders across England can now bid for their share of a £150m package by offering plots for sale as First Homes, the flagship government scheme...
Expert group created to advise on improvements to social h... Experts from across the housing sector have been brought together to form a new expert panel to advise the government on the delivery of the social...
Preston City Council recognised for work on carbon emissio... Preston City Council has achieved the Carbon Neutral International Standard, granted by One Carbon World, for its work on measuring and reducing its...
Local communities urged to help shape the natural world ar... The government has today opened a consultation on plans for new Local Nature Recovery Strategies (LNRS) across England as part of the Environment Bill...
£50m Scottish Government funding to recruit 1,000 new teac... An additional £50m of targeted funding to recruit 1,000 new teachers and 500 pupil support assistants in the next academic year has been announced by...
New campaign throws spotlight on Tees Valley career opport... Tees Valley Mayor, Ben Houchen, has launched a new campaign to encourage young people to consider future careers in the Tees Valley, as students...
Cumbria County Council staff receive accredited carbon lit... Staff at Cumbria County Council are taking part in carbon and climate literacy training that will help to increase their knowledge and understanding...
Council led £19.2m cruise facilities construction underway Construction of a new council led cruise ship visitor centre is underway as part of a £19.2m development, which will welcome passengers and crew from...
Lambeth Council plan CIL changes to help deliver long-term... Lambeth Council is to change its Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), which is paid by developers to the authority as part of the planning process and...
Government boosts UK resilience against climate change New research to step up the UK’s resilience to the impacts of climate change, such as flooding, heatwaves and extreme weather storms, has been made...
City of York Council to introduce digital parking permits From car parks to resident permits, City of York Council is making parking hassle and paper free with a new digital parking permit system. The council...
Three Lincolnshire councils agree ‘ground-breaking’ new pa... Boston, East Lindsey and South Holland councils have formally signed off on plans to create a new partnership, the largest of its kind in the country...
Surrey councils begin recruitment of Joint Chief Executive A Joint Appointments Committee will oversee the recruitment and selection process for the new Joint Chief Executive of Guidford and Waverley councils...
Lancaster Council agreement brings ‘Eden Project North’ on... Lancaster City Council has given the green light to a deal for the land on which ‘Eden Project North’ in Morecambe is due to be built. The council...
ICO release new guidance on direct marketing for public se... The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has published a new resource to help public sector organisations understand when direct marketing rules...
Scottish Govt launches consultation on proposed Islands Bo... A Scottish Government consultation seeking the views of people on the proposed Islands Bond has been published. The Islands Bond aims to tackle...
Flintshire County Council appoint new CEO Neal Cockerton has been appointed as Flintshire County Council’s new Chief Executive Officer. A highly regarded member of Flintshire’s existing Chief...
Voting in supermarkets and secondary schools proposed to b... The Welsh Government is exploring with local authorities whether flexible voting pilots can take place in next year’s local government elections...
New planning requirements on fire safety come into force Residents will be safer in their homes thanks to new planning requirements that have come into force this week as part of the biggest changes to...
New Chair of UK Government Investments appointed Vindi Banga has been appointed as Chair of UK Government Investments (UKGI) by Economic Secretary to the Treasury, John Glen. UKGI is an arm’s length...
£57m Kirklees Council plan to ensure safety of tenants in ... A wide-ranging £57m plan for safer and more modern high-rise living has been approved by Kirklees Council’s Cabinet. The plan for four council-owned...
Two million homes and businesses to benefit in £5bn broadb... Millions of people in rural England will get access to the fastest broadband speeds on the market as part of a £5bn plan to level up internet access...
Blaby District Council appoint Chief Executive Julia Smith has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of Blaby District Council in Leicestershire. Ms Smith, who will start her role in the autumn...
Durham County Council set to appoint new Chief Executive Durham County Council is set to appoint John Hewitt as their new Chief Executive after the authority’s Chief Officer Appointments Committee advised...
£12m to secure future of tech and digital in North of Tyne The North of Tyne Combined Authority (NTCA) will invest £12m to boost the digital sector in Newcastle upon Tyne, North Tyneside and Northumberland...
Tributes paid after death of Bolton Council Leader Tributes from across the political spectrum have been paid to the Leader of Bolton Council, Councillor David Greenhalgh, who has passed away at the...
Councils urged to apply for Changing Places Toilets fundin... Councils are being urged to apply for a share of a £30m fund to install life-enhancing Changing Places Toilets (CPTs) in public places and tourist...
Plans to strengthen council finances and protect public fu... Plans to strengthen council finances, reduce risk to public funds and ensure councils are delivering value for money for taxpayers have been published...
Transport Committee launches report on zero emission vehic... A clear policy framework is essential to ensure that industry can deliver the vehicles and charging infrastructure required to deliver the government...
Oldham Council Chief Executive to leave authority Dr Carolyn Wilkins OBE, Chief Executive of Oldham Council and accountable officer of NHS Oldham Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), is leaving after...
More than 1,500 new solar panels to combat climate change ... Efforts to tackle climate change are being given a boost in Salford as more than 1,500 solar panels have started to be installed and will be in use by...
£3.7m to fund safe housing pilot for vulnerable rough slee... Rough sleepers experiencing violence and abuse will be provided with safe housing as part of a new pilot programme, the government has announced. The...
Denbighshire County Council appoint new Chief Executive Denbighshire County Council has announced the appointment of its new Chief Executive. Graham Boase, currently the council’s Corporate Director of...
Plan to end holiday hunger and child poverty launched by N... A plan to tackle food poverty and holiday hunger faced by almost one third (32%) of Newham’s children has been launched by the borough’s Mayor...
CCN says devolution to county areas could be levelling up ... The County Councils Network (CCN) has written to the Prime Minister to say devolution to county areas could be a ‘game changer’ for levelling up the...
Next steps announced for new unitary councils after approv... Plans for new unitary councils in Cumbria, North Yorkshire and Somerset have taken an important step forward following approval from Local Government...
Liverpool loses World Heritage status Liverpool has been stripped of its UNESCO World Heritage status due to the ‘irreversible loss of attributes conveying the outstanding universal value...
Staffordshire County Council to spend millions on improvin... Lighter, brighter classrooms, with more fuel-efficient heating and lighting systems are part of a £12 million investment to maintain and improve...
Council finances unsustainable without reform, say MPs Reforms are needed to ensure the sustainability of local government finances, including an urgent solution to the funding of social care in England...
Local Land Charges Register continues to grow as Dudley Co... Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council has become the latest local authority to migrate its local land charges data to the government’s central, digital...
Ipswich Council electricity and gas contracts to cut emiss... Ipswich Borough Council has decided to move to new energy contracts that will use zero carbon electricity and ‘green’ gas that will cut carbon...
Government announces strategy to regenerate high streets The government has unveiled their long-term plan to support the evolution and regeneration of high streets. Last week, the Prime Minister set out his...
Bedford Borough Council appoints new Chief Executive Bedford Borough Council has appointed Laura Church as its new Chief Executive. Following approval at Bedford’s full council meeting, Ms Church is set...
Salford City Council achieves gold for armed forces commun... Salford City Council has successfully progressed their 2020 Defence Employer Recognition Scheme silver award to gold this year for their outstanding...
South Kesteven District Council signs up for Mental Health... South Kesteven District Council is to sign up to the national Local Authority Mental Health Challenge as a public commitment to supporting residents’...
Blackpool Council launch fly-tipping campaign Blackpool Council is urging residents to use a licensed waste carrier in their new fly-tipping campaign, ‘Know Where It Goes’. Over the past year, 5...
Dudley Council announces bid for city status on Black Coun... To celebrate Black Country Day on 14 July, Dudley Council marked the occasion by announcing a bid for city status. Officials at Dudley Council...
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough CA appoint new Chief Execu... A highly experienced senior public sector leader has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined...
‘Greenprint’ launched to decarbonise all domestic transpor... Cleaner air, healthier communities and tens of thousands of new green jobs are set to become reality thanks to the UK’s ‘revolutionary’ transport...
Shropshire Council’s advertising space proposals to be dis... Roundabouts, lamp posts, signs and verges could be used as advertising space under plans set to go before Shropshire Council’s Cabinet later this...
System of local government audit close to ‘breaking point’ A report published by the House of Commons’ Public Accounts Committee has said that the government’s oversight of local government audits has become...
Local leaders and mayors call for power shift to meet net ... At an international climate change summit in Birmingham, local and regional leaders made the case to the government for additional powers to tackle...
Govt approves Oxfordshire Council’s parking enforcement ch... The way parking is controlled in parts of Oxfordshire is set to change in a bid to create safer roads and help traffic flow more freely after the...
North Lanarkshire Council increases litter bin capacity New large capacity litter bins are being installed by North Lanarkshire Council to help keep local communities clean. The 240 and 360 litre bins have...
Proposed allowance for Nottingham councillors who become p... Nottingham City Council is set to introduce maternity and paternity allowances for its councillors, after it became the first authority in the country...
Isle of Wight Council plans to expand specialist SEND supp... The Isle of Wight Council has underlined its commitment to driving up improvements in SEND specialist support on the island, by announcing expansion...
Kingston Council commits to tackling male violence against... Kingston Council has commitment to engage with boys and men to end male violence against women and girls, as part of the White Ribbon Accreditation...
Newham Council launches country's first permanent Citizens... Newham Council has launched England’s first permanent Citizens’ Assembly in a move to give power to residents and to put the borough on the map as a...
Liverpool City Council calls for more catch-up funding for... Liverpool City Council has written to Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, calling for more funding to help pupils catch-up as a result of the Covid-19...
BCP Council’s change in grass cutting management increases... Green spaces across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) are benefitting from an increase in biodiversity due to BCP Council’s change in grass...
Merton Council announce new CEO Hannah Doody has been formally confirmed as the new Chief Executive of the London Borough of Merton following cross-party endorsement at a full...
Driving faster, flexible and compliant procurement in the ... Professional services spend management experts, Constellia, have partnered with goods and works procurement specialists, eXceeding, to enable public...
UK Government Investments appoint three new Directors HM Treasury owned, UK Government Investments (UKGI) has announced the appointment of three new Directors to its senior management team. Jamie Carter...
Surrey councils commit to shared management team Guildford and Waverley councils in Surrey have moved a step closer to more formalised partnership working by agreeing to combine some of their...
Hackney Council set to appoint Chief Executive A senior public servant with a background in community development, race equality and leading outstanding council services is set to be appointed as...
Chesterfield Borough Council secures future of local shopp... Chesterfield Borough Council has completed the purchase of the Pavements Shopping Centre, a move which ensures the authority can lead and control the...
Croydon Council announce details of governance referendum Croydon Council has agreed details of a public referendum that will ask residents if they want to change the borough’s governance arrangements. At a...
DfT announces interest for share of £120m to rollout zero ... The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced it has received 35 Expression of Interest applications for its £120m Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas...
LGA General Assembly motion backs local government action ... A motion calling on the government to ensure the adequate representation of local government at COP26 has been unanimously approved at the Local...
Welsh Government announces ‘second homes crisis’ approach The Welsh Government has set out a three-pronged approach to address the impact of second home ownership on Wales’ communities. They said the new plan...
North Somerset Council requalifies as a Disability Confide... North Somerset Council has requalified as a Disability Confident Leader. The Disability Confident Scheme, facilitated by the Department of Work and...
Sevenoaks District Council to rollout ‘smart bins’ Sevenoaks Council will soon be rolling out the first of their ‘smart bins’ throughout rural areas of the Kent district. In March this year, the...
Domestic abuse victims to be prioritised for council accom... Victims who are homeless due to domestic abuse will be prioritised for accommodation from their council, the government has announced. Under the...
New regulator at heart of building safety overhaul The Building Safety Bill will create lasting generational change and set out a clear pathway for the future on how residential buildings should be...
£6.6m road improvements approved by Warwickshire County Co... Warwickshire County Council’s Cabinet has approved funding of up to £6.6m for road improvements along the A452/A46 interchange, known as Thickthorn...
Brighton & Hove Council to spend £2.7m on public toilets r... Brighton & Hove City Council has agreed to spend £2.7m on upgrading 11 of the busiest public toilets in the area. The investment will see council...
Dudley Council PSPOs could come into force later this mont... Two new Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) proposed by Dudley Council could come into force in parts of the borough later this month to tackle...
Slough Council pauses non-essential spending following Sec... Slough Borough Council has announced it will be pausing non-essential spending in response to a report by the Director of Finance into the state of...
Stockport Council part of 10 year vision for borough Stockport Council are part of a new Borough Plan that sets out a ten year plan for the area. Developed in collaboration with people across Stockport...
Labour win Batley and Spen by-election by 323 votes Labour’s Kim Leadbeater is the new MP for the Batley and Spen constituency in West Yorkshire after winning the by-election with a 35.3% share of the...
Five steps to help you on your carbon net zero journey Perhaps the most ambitious target set by this Government is to reduce carbon consumption to net zero by 2050. It’s barely comprehensible that, a...
Independent reviewers appointed for councils needing finan... The government has appointed independent reviewers to undertake assurance reviews into eight councils following decisions earlier this year to provide...
Reading Council to bid for city status Reading Borough Council has announced its intention to bid for city status to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022. The council believes Reading...
Apps launched in move towards fully digital planning syste... Two web apps have been launched in a bid to help council planning teams and simplify the planning process for homeowners in a further step towards a...
Cheshire council's full meeting to be held remotely due to... Concerns over rising cases of Covid-19 infections in Cheshire West and Chester mean that its authority’s full council meeting scheduled for 15 July...
Newcastle City Council Chief Executive to stand down Newcastle City Council Chief Executive, Pat Ritchie, has announced that she is standing down after more than eight years in the role. Mrs Ritchie, who...
Luton Council agree £139m financial support for airport Councillors in Luton have agreed an investment totalling £119m, plus a contingency of £20m, to help stabilise the council’s airport company following...
Councils urged to cut red tape for ‘pop-up’ campsites Local councils are being urged by Communities Secretary, Robert Jenrick, to support the extension of ‘pop-up’ commercial authorised campsites this...
Low income households could pay no Council Tax under autho... Up to 8,000 low income households could pay no Council Tax at all next year under new proposals from Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council. Around 12,400...
Robert Jenrick sees BCP Council’s regeneration plans on Bo... Future regeneration plans by BCP Council for Boscombe took centre stage in a visit by Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government...
Guildford and Waverley councils' partnership working moves... A plan for partnership working between Guildford and Waverley councils in Surrey has moved forward after both authorities discussed these options...
Birmingham City Council bids for £64m to regenerate key pa... Birmingham City Council has bid for around £64m from the UK Government’s Levelling Up Fund to support four major schemes in the city. The selected...
Oxford City Council call for new approach on short lets Oxford City Council has called on the government for a new approach to the way whole properties are rented out as short lets. In a letter to Housing...
Councils part of joined-up approach to end rough sleeping Rough sleepers are to be helped stay off the streets for good through a joined-up approach to treating its underlying causes. Speaking with council...
Lancaster City Council to introduce ‘To Let’ sign regulati... Lancaster City Council has received government backing to restrict ‘To Let’ signs in parts of the city from 1 September. Secretary of State for...
New Oldham Council Leader sets out post-pandemic plan for ... A plan by Oldham Council to build a more prosperous and inclusive borough in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic has been agreed by the authority’s...
72% of public service workers volunteered or raised money Almost three-quarters of the UK’s public service heroes have undertaken volunteer work or raised money to help others during the pandemic, a survey...
Birmingham City Council's financial management praised in ... Birmingham City Council's improvements in its financial management have been described as ‘exemplary’ in a new report from the leading professional...
Changes to Dorset Council’s planning services due to incre... Dorset Council has made a number of changes to its planning services due to a large rise in the number of applications they have received during the...
Newcastle City Council libraries recognised for asylum see... Newcastle Libraries has been named a Library of Sanctuary in response to the work it does to help recently arrived refugees integrate into the...
South Holland Council announces intention to enter strateg... South Holland District Council has announced their intention to enter into a new strategic partnership arrangement with Boston and East Lindsey...
Moray Council continues Armed Forces Covenant support Moray Council has reiterated its commitment to Service families in the area by signing the Armed Forces Covenant. The covenant commits the local...
Lib Dems shock Conservatives in Chesham and Amersham by-el... The Liberal Democrats have won the Chesham and Amersham by-election held on 17 June after overturning a 16,000 Conservative majority in the...
Inverclyde Council appoint new Chief Executive Inverclyde Council has appointed Louise Long as the authority’s new Chief Executive. She replaces current Chief Executive, Aubrey Fawcett, who is set...
South Gloucestershire Council uses PSPO to enforce street ... A ban on street drinking has been brought into force by South Gloucestershire Council to tackle increasing levels of anti-social behaviour in the...
Leeds Council renews commitment to reduce impact of child ... Senior councillors in Leeds are set to renew their commitment to tackling child poverty in Leeds at an upcoming Executive Board meeting. Leeds City...
West Country councils come together to help EU citizens st... With the deadline to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme on 30 June, councils in the West Country have been working together to help European Union (EU)...
New WMCA interim Chief Executive starts role The new interim Chief Executive of the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), Laura Shoaf, has started her role. The former Managing Director of...
Uttlesford District Council appoint interim Chief Executiv... Rob Tingling has been appointed as the interim Head of Paid Service and Chief Executive of Uttlesford District Council. He will take up the role on 1...
London boroughs call for a fire safety regime that is ‘fit... On the fourth anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire, in which 72 people tragically lost their lives, London boroughs have called for changes to fire...
Government announces decision on Best Value Liverpool inte... The government has announced the full package of interventions for Liverpool City Council following the Best Value inspection earlier this year...
Hampshire County Council to make final decision on new Chi... A final decision on the appointment of Hampshire County Council’s new Chief Executive will be made at an extraordinary meeting of the authority on 21...
County Councils Network announces new Chairman The County Councils Network (CCN) has announced that Councillor Tim Oliver has been elected the new Chairman of the organisation. CCN is a body...
PSE365: How we can ensure staff wellbeing while remote wor... “We have to ensure you, as an individual, are looked after.” That was the commitment which Pete Hampton, Head of Collaboration Specialists for Public...
30 towns to share government’s £725m Towns Fund 30 towns in England will share £725m of the government’s Towns Fund to boost their local economies, create jobs and help them build back better from...
Rutland County Council appoint Chief Executive Rutland County Council has appointed Mark Andrews to the role of Chief Executive Officer (Head of Paid Services). Mr Andrews was appointed as the...
PSE365: Understanding the shift of public sector skills When considering public sector skills and what is needed to develop the workforce, there are a number of key considerations to make; none more...
Cornwall Council to close Brussels Office Cornwall Council has started the process to close the Cornwall Brussels Office reflecting the shift in policy focus from Brussels to London following...
James Biddlestone: Learning and development in local gover... Councils across the country have been praised for their handling of the Covid-19 pandemic thanks to their efforts and responses, with the public...
Highland Council temporarily relax motorhome stopover rest... Highland Council is believed to be the first local authority in the UK to temporarily relax licensing regulations to enable landowners with suitable...
John Mark Williams: Looking to the future of leadership “It’s all very well saying what skills they need, but until we find out what the challenges are, there’s not much point in trying to identify the...
Derby City Council urges landlords to avoid evictions as b... Derby City Council is urging landlords to seek alternative solutions to tenancy issues with the government’s eviction ban ending last month. The...
Debbie Crawford: Shaping the workforce of the future “How we shape the workforce now will shape the workforce of the future.” That was the view of Debbie Crawford, Head of Learning, Resources Directorate...
Council leaders reaffirm support for The Bay unitary autho... The leaders of Barrow, Lancaster and South Lakeland councils have reaffirmed their support and commitment for the proposed Bay unitary authority after...
Supporting residents with autism at heart of new Croydon C... ‘An autism-friendly Croydon’ is the name of a new Croydon Council plan to help improve the lives of people with autism in the London borough. The...
LGA: Plan needed to prevent families at ‘cliff-edge’ of ho... The Local Government Association (LGA) has said that a plan is needed to prevent families from homelessness and have unveiled a package of measures...
North Yorkshire Council launch highways company North Yorkshire County Council has launched a highways company to look after the area’s network of almost 5,800 miles of roads. Although created by...
MHCLG Wolverhampton headquarters takes step forward Communities Secretary, Robert Jenrick, has confirmed the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government’s (MHCLG) second headquarters will be...
Nottinghamshire County Council set up cross-party highways... A cross-party panel to review how to repair and maintain Nottinghamshire’s highways has been given the go ahead by the authority. Councillors voted...
Cumbria County Council announces appointment of new Chief ... Cumbria County Council has announced that it has offered Gill Steward the role as its new Chief Executive. The recommendation to appoint is still...
Gateshead Council preparing to remove social distancing me... Plans are being put in place by Gateshead Council to prepare for the removal of social distancing measures introduced in centres across the borough...
Durham Council appoints first female leader as coalition t... Durham County Council will be run by a Liberal Democrat, Conservative and independent coalition following last month’s elections and have elected...
BCP Council trial change in approach to grass management A change in approach to grass management is being trialled by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council in order to reduce the authority’s...
Croydon Council set to appoint permanent Chief Executive Katherine Kerswell is set to be appointed as Croydon Council’s new permanent Chief Executive. Ms Kerswell has been in the role at the London borough...
Scottish Borders Council joins fight against empty homes Scottish Borders Council has appointed a dedicated Empty Homes Officer as part of plans to help owners bring long-term empty properties back into use...
Council funding to develop new local design guide for hous... A new national design code ensuring areas are beautiful, well-designed and locally-led is being tested across 14 areas in England, the government has...
£12.6m government funding boost for Rotherham town centre Rotherham has been awarded £12.6m to help the transformation of the town centre as part of the government’s Future High Streets Fund. Last year...
How the Future High Streets Fund is supporting the levelli... To support UK town centres to recover from the pandemic and deliver ambitious regeneration plans, the Government has outlined £830m funding from its...
Dudley Council takes on new powers to deal with untaxed ve... Dudley Council has taken on devolved powers from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) to address the issue of untaxed vehicles in the...
Chief Executive of Cambridgeshire councils announces retir... The Chief Executive of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough councils, Gillian Beasley OBE, has announced plans to retire early next year after a 38 year...
Bridgend Council opts to retain free domestic pest control... Bridgend Council’s Cabinet has agreed to retain a free pest control service for residents. The local authority currently offers a free domestic...
Gwynedd Council invests £1.1m in workforce of the future As part of a commitment to provide quality career opportunities for local people, Gwynedd Council's Cabinet has decided to invest £1.1m in two...
S. Gloucestershire Council complete £10m purchase of shopp... South Gloucestershire Council has completed a £10m acquisition of a shopping centre and car park in a major step towards its long-term regeneration...
Uttlesford Council Chief Executive announces decision to s... The Chief Executive of Uttlesford District Council (UDC), Dawn French, has announced she is to step down after five years in the role. Miss French...
Councils given £203m as part of rough sleeping programme More rough sleepers are set to be helped off the streets and into safe accommodation thanks to £203m worth of government funding. The funding will be...
DCN: Third of councils expect to be forced to close leisur... One in three district councils expect to be forced to close gyms and swimming pools due to the financial impact of the Covid-19 pandemic a new survey...
Cabinet Office to relocate more than 1,000 jobs to Scotlan... More than 1,000 civil service jobs are set to be relocated to Scotland as the Cabinet Office looks to establish a second flagship HQ, with ministerial...
UK Prosperity Index: 17 top local authorities in South Eas... A new index launched tracking the prosperity levels of local authorities around the UK has revealed the huge imbalance between regions, with 17 of the...
Alok Sharma: COP26 is the best chance for a cleaner, green... COP26 President-Delegate Alok Sharma is set to announce the UK’s intentions to help drive forward global green initiatives when world leaders and...
Lichfield District Council appoint permanent Chief Executi... Councillors on Lichfield District Council will be asked to formally appoint Simon Fletcher to the role of Chief Executive at the authority’s annual...
Liverpool City Council sets out response to Best Value rep... Liverpool City Council has formally set out its response to the recently published Best Value inspection report. The authority was invited by the...
London borough introduces policy to support staff who have... Men and women Barking and Dagenham Council employees who suffer the loss of an unborn baby will now be entitled to time off work under plans unveiled...
W. Yorkshire Mayor’s candidate for Policing and Crime Depu... The newly elected inaugural Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin, has announced Alison Lowe as her preferred candidate for the role of Deputy Mayor...
Newly elected Liverpool Mayor makes history Liverpool has made history by electing Joanne Anderson as the city’s new Mayor, becoming the first Black female to lead a major UK city. As well as...
Local government reacts to Queen’s Speech Local government across England have reacted to the Queen’s Speech setting out the government’s legislative agenda for the year ahead. Policies in the...
Sheffield electorate vote to change council’s governance m... The electorate of Sheffield have voted for a new committee model in the council’s governance referendum that took place on Thursday 6 May. The legally...
Cheshire East Council moves to committee style of governan... Cheshire East Council has changed to operate a committee system for decision-making having operated under a cabinet system since the authority was...
South Somerset District Council name new Chief Executive Clare Pestell has been confirmed as the new Chief Executive of South Somerset District Council on an interim basis after the appointment was confirmed...
2021 elections: Houchen storms to win, Burnham and Street ... After a busy weekend of counting, all of the council and mayoral election results across England are in and democracy has spoken. In the combined...
Shetland Islands Council mark Europe Day The flag of Europe flew above Shetland Islands Council’s Lerwick Town Hall headquarters on Sunday 9 May to mark Europe Day. Europe Day marks the...
2021 UK local elections: Shock Hartlepool result and Green... Counting is underway to determine the results of council elections across England with some counts providing surprising results so far. Due to the...
Kingston Council approve changes to committee structure Kingston Council in London has approved changes to its constitution which will streamline the authority’s strategic committees from five to three. The...
Birmingham Council appointments made as authority reshapes Plans to reshape Birmingham City Council to better meet the city’s priorities have taken a significant step forward today. Rob James has been...
2021 UK local elections: Key areas to watch The UK goes to the polls on Thursday 6 May in elections that will have a major impact on the future direction of policies, especially at a local level...
Government to publish Levelling Up White Paper The Government will publish a Levelling Up White Paper later this year articulating how new policy interventions will improve opportunity and boost...
Government limit on mourners at funerals to be removed The government has announced that Families and friends will shortly be able to pay their respects to loved ones in greater numbers with numerical...
NALC presses UK Finance to improve banking services for lo... The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has pressed the trade association for banks (UK Finance) and its member banks to improve their...
Only half of public sector IT leaders have the necessary r... New research data gathered by UKCloud, about the key challenges facing the UK public sector, has revealed that 48% of senior IT professionals and...
LGA: Response to High Court judgement on council meetings The Local Government Association (LGA) has expressed its disappointment that councils will be required to hold full council meetings, despite Covid-19...
London Councils announce new Chief Executive Alison Griffin has been appointed as Chief Executive of London Councils, the cross-party organisation which represents London’s 32 boroughs and the...
Councils join forces to secure positive futures for childr... Two councils in the West Midlands have agreed to work together to find resilient fostering families for some of the most vulnerable children in care...
City Corporation appoint permanent Planning and Developmen... The City of London Corporation has confirmed the appointment of Gwyn Richards as their Planning and Development Director. Mr Richards has been working...
Councils fly the flag for St George’s Day Councils across England have been flying the flag on town halls and civic offices for St George’s Day on 23 April. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, in...
Nottingham City Council reduce gender pay gap Nottingham City Council have reduced their average gender pay gap according to the latest figures. Across the whole council, women on average earn...
Birmingham City Council prosecution leads to £7.5m superma... A major supermarket has been fined £7.5m after Birmingham City Council brought a prosecution forward under the Food Safety and Hygiene (England)...
Lichfield District Council appoint interim Chief Executive Lichfield District Council in Staffordshire has announced the appointment of Tony McGovern as interim Chief Executive after a recent full council...
South Somerset District Council Chief Executive to stand d... South Somerset District Council’s Chief Executive, Alex Parmley, is to step down from his role after almost five years at the authority. He has...
Cumbria County Council launches new fostering campaign Cumbria County Council’s Fostering Service has launched a new campaign to find foster carers who can welcome a vulnerable parent and their baby into...
COSLA: Local government has to be election priority With Scotland going to the polls on 6 May and the Scottish Parliament election campaign back underway, the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities...
North Yorks Council save millions as LED street light prog... A carbon reduction programme by North Yorkshire County Council to replace 50,400 streetlights with energy saving LED lamps has been completed more...
LGA welcomes Covid-19 grant scheme extension The Local Government Association (LGA) has welcomed the government’s announcement that a Covid-19 grant scheme providing help with food and bills for...
Lancashire County Council back ‘One Cumbria’ reorganisatio... County councillors in Lancashire has agreed that a proposal for a new single unitary authority submitted by Cumbria County Council has passed...
Ethnic minorities twice as likely to face local services d... Ethnic minority communities have been disproportionately impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic and are twice as likely to face discrimination in local...
Manchester Council’s Strategic Director of Development to ... Manchester City Council’s Strategic Director of Development, Louise Wyman, is to leave her role with the local authority at the end of April. She took...
Aberdeen Council agrees workplace equality, diversity and ... Aberdeen City Council has agreed a new equality, diversity and inclusion plan for the workplace. The plan, approved by the authority’s Staff...
Council Chief Executives urge public to have say on propos... The Chief Executives of three neighbouring councils are urging residents, businesses and organisations to make sure they have their say in a process...
LGA responds to death of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinbu... The Local Government Association (LGA), which represents 339 councils in England and 22 councils in Wales, has responded to the death of His Royal...
£36.5m council funding to support Hong Kong arrivals Councils across the UK will receive £36.5m worth of government funding to help Hong Kong British National (Overseas) (BN(O)) families settle in the UK...
Pembrokeshire County Council appoint new CEO Pembrokeshire County Council has appointed Will Bramble CBE as their new Chief Executive. Currently a Major General with the British Army, Mr Bramble...
Birmingham City Council appoint interim Chief Executive Birmingham City Council have announced the appointed of Deborah Cadman as interim Chief Executive. Currently the Chief Executive of the West Midlands...
South Ribble Council joins BYC to engage with young people South Ribble Borough Council in Lancashire has announced that it has secured membership of the British Youth Council (BYC) as it seeks to further...
Changes to support high streets and delivery of schools an... New rules allowing commercial premises to be converted into homes have come into force as part of a package of government measures to revitalise...
Next steps outlined for Liverpool City Council following i... Liverpool City Council has outlined the next steps following the publication of a report by government inspector, Max Caller CBE, into its Highways...
New government guidance on safe use of council offices The government has updated their guidance on the safe use of council buildings following confirmation that emergency legislation regarding virtual...
Councils urged to fly Union flag on buildings as guidance ... Councils are being urged to fly the Union flag from buildings as the UK Government has announced that it will fly the flag on government buildings...
Liverpool City Council pledges to address inspection conce... Liverpool City Council has said that they take the findings of a report from government inspector, Max Caller CBE, into its Highways, Regeneration and...
Scots law incorporates European Charter of Local Self-Gove... The European Charter of Local Self-Government (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill has been incorporated into Scots law after Members of the Scottish...
Sheffield City Council to ‘revolutionise’ decision-making ... Sheffield City Council is to ‘revolutionise’ how citizens influence decisions that matter to communities by setting up seven Local Area Committees...
London’s council leaders thank key workers One year on from the first national lockdown, London’s local government leaders have written an open letter thanking London’s key workers, council...
Liverpool City Region Combined Authority appoint new Chief... The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has announced the appointment of Katherine Fairclough as their new Chief Executive. She will join the...
Kirklees Council frontline staff to be trained to tackle d... Kirklees Council has approved £400k of funding to tackle domestic abuse across the borough with five new roles being created to train staff from...
Further decarbonisation of Hackney Council's pension fund Hackney Council’s pension fund has set out a timeline to review further decarbonisation of its investments following a meeting of the council’s...
Sheffield Council's crime and anti-social behaviour fundin... Sheffield City Council have committed to increase funding of over £1.1m for community safety work across the city so that people feel safe living...
City of Edinburgh Council to pay staff SLG Living Wage Every employee of the City of Edinburgh Council will earn at least the Scottish Local Government Living Wage (SLGLW) in their base pay from 1 April...
Planning arrangements unveiled for new West Northamptonshi... Residents and businesses will continue to benefit from local committees deciding planning applications in their area when the new West...
£860m ‘New Deal’ for Sheffield City Region Sheffield City Region Mayor, Dan Jarvis and local leaders in South Yorkshire are to approve a ground-breaking stimulus worth up to £860 million to...
Rochdale Council to bring highways services in-house Rochdale Council is set to bring all highways maintenance functions back in-house in a move that will give the authority more control and flexibility...
West Lothian Council’s £29m ASN schools investment Over £29m is being spent by West Lothian Council on schools supporting pupils with additional support needs (ASN). The funding, the council’s biggest...
BCP Council named as top undergraduate scheme provider An undergraduate scheme provided by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council has been recognised as one of the best in the country. The...
Welsh councils commit to action on diversity A Diversity in Democracy programme has been agreed by the Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) to ensure that council chambers in Wales are more...
NAO report outlines local government finance in Covid-19 p... A report from the National Audit Office (NAO) has found that while effective action from the government has assisted local authorities in surviving...
IWD: MK Council's £250k commitment to help women back into... As part of this year’s International Women’s Day, Milton Keynes Council is investing almost £250,000 in programmes to support women back into work...
Government approves Croydon Council’s financial plan Croydon Council has welcomed the government’s approval of a capitalisation direction that will help to balance this year’s budget and support the...
Aberdeen City Council approve five-year climate change pla... Aberdeen City Council has approved a five-year climate change plan which sets net zero targets for the council’s assets and operations. Councillors...
Darlington ‘Treasury North’ jobs move welcomed by local le... Leaders in the Tees Valley region have welcomed the decision in the Budget to locate the Treasury’s new offices, dubbed ‘Treasury North’ in Darlington...
Leeds City Council and LEP welcome UK Infrastructure Bank Leeds City Council and the Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership have welcomed the news that Leeds will be the home of the UK’s first ever...
Furlough extension and traineeship funding in Chancellor’s... Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak delivered his Budget to the House of Commons on Wednesday 3 March and announced a number of policies to get...
Landmark Liverpool City Council housing scheme set for gre... Liverpool City Council’s first major housing scheme in more than 30 years is to set clear its final hurdle this week. The scheme at Denford Road in...
Leeds City Council's £100m council housing energy efficien... Leeds City Council is to invest £100 million on measures to help tenants save money and cut carbon by improving energy efficiency over the next five...
WECA funded careers scheme sees £3.6m investment following... The West of England Combined Authority (WECA) has announced that it will invest £3.6m to expand its free career coaching and support service following...
Oxford City Council payments to go cashless Oxford City Council is to go cashless across various services in a bid to reduce costs, enhance security and offer a more convenient, 24-hour method...
£7.66m North Ayrshire Council scheme sees 49 new council h... The latest generation of modern and energy efficient council homes have been completed in North Ayrshire. The £7.66m project in Dalry has seen 49 new...
West Northamptonshire Council gets ready to launch West Northamptonshire Council has launched a campaign to ensure local residents and businesses are prepared for its launch on 1 April 2021...
£22m extra for sustainability projects in Dundee Council's... More than £20m of extra funding has been earmarked by Dundee City Council to help build a green recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. The council’s...
St Helens Council announce £10m fund to kickstart regenera... St Helens Borough Council has approved a £10m land and property acquisition fund and adopted a revised strategy to help deliver regeneration, economic...
Welwyn Hatfield Council awarded £1.7m to decarbonise build... Significant and transformative decarbonisation works are be carried out at two of Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council’s entertainment and leisure venues...
Mendip District Council back universal basic income trial Councillors in Mendip have backed calls for the district be a pilot area for universal basic income (UBI), which would offer residents a non-means...
Hackney Council insourcing public services Nearly £12m worth of council services in the London Borough of Hackney will be reclaimed every year from private companies as part of a new council...
Proposals announced for new unitary authorities A consultation on proposals for unitary local government submitted by councils in Cumbria, North Yorkshire and Somerset has been launched by the...
Public sector ‘leading the way’ in Covid-19 recovery The “public sector leads the way” in the UK’s recovery from Covid-19. Those were the words of Social Value Portal Chief Executive, Guy Battle, as he...
North West leaders set out vision to be net zero by 2040 Leaders from politics, business and energy infrastructure providers in the North West have launched an ambitious vision to become a UK leader in...
COSLA: Give local govt the place and respect it deserves i... The Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) is calling on all political parties to acknowledge the rightful role of local government in their...
MHCLG to set up second HQ in Wolverhampton In a key milestone for the UK Government’s levelling up agenda, it has been confirmed that a second headquarters for the Ministry of Housing...
BCP Council announce £1m resort management taskforce A £1m council-led resort management taskforce will make sure Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are fully prepared and ready to both welcome back...
Oxford City Council to invest £50m in improving housing st... Oxford City Council will spend over £50 million in retrofitting and improving its council housing stock in accordance with the authority’s Local Plan...
Plans for Oxford-Cambridge Arc to be fastest growing UK ec... A plan to unleash the economic and cultural potential of the Oxford-Cambridge Arc and to transform it into one of the world’s premier growth corridors...
Ecological initiatives to be embedded in all South Oxon Co... Climate action and ecological initiatives are to be embedded in all of South Oxfordshire District Council’s work, as part of the ‘ecological emergency...
Guildford and Waverley councils to explore options for clo... Executive Committees at both Guildford and Waverley borough councils in Surrey have endorsed working more closely together and have agreed to explore...
Coventry Council enter partnership to develop proposals fo... Coventry City Council has agreed to enter a joint venture partnership to develop proposals for the UK’s first electric car battery plant, known as a...
Government health and care reforms still have room to impr... The publication of the government’s Health and Care White Paper this month was both encouraging and disappointing for local authorities. It was...
Eden District Council appoint officer to work on carbon ne... Eden District Council (EDS) in Cumbria has appointed a Sustainability Coordinator to join their Sustainability team to help make the authority carbon...
Gwynedd Council to spend £15.4m on affordable homes plan Gwynedd Council's Cabinet has approved a report requesting approval to borrow £15.4 million to buy 100 houses to let for an affordable rent. The...
West Lothian Council to invest over £80m in housing West Lothian Council will spend over £80 million on housing over the next two years, with significant resources invested in the creation of new homes...
Gateshead Council's 2030 carbon neutral ambitions to be di... Adopting a Climate Change Action Plan, which would commit Gateshead Council to a series of measures aimed to drastically reduce its carbon emissions...
Westminster Council outlines plans as part of £150m Oxford... A unique Marble Arch visitor attraction and an ambitious new framework to kickstart a reimagined Oxford Street has been announced by Westminster City...
‘Local connections’ for sale of ex-council houses in rural... New Forest District Council is to implement a new scheme which will see the sale of ex-councils houses in rural areas of the district being rented or...
Liverpool City Council launches new relationship with Euro... Liverpool City Council has launched a three month campaign encouraging people and businesses across the city to start their new relationship with the...
Carbon reducing £23m heating network backed by Devon counc... Plans for a new carbon emission reducing, energy efficient district heating network in Devon have been unveiled, which will support efforts to tackle...
Councils allocated £125m to support domestic abuse victims Councils across England have been allocated £125m funding to provide support for victims of domestic abuse and their children. The funding will help...
Leeds commits to working with European cities on important... Despite the UK’s exit from the European Union, Leeds and German city Dortmund are committing to strengthening relations with each other and have re...
Edinburgh Council intergenerational facility plans submitt... An intergenerational facility which combines an early learning and childcare centre for 128 children and 27 older person’s independent-living homes...
Campaign launched to highlight value of NI councils A new campaign has been launched recognising the value of local government in Northern Ireland, which focuses on the key role that councils play in...
£51.3 billion of funding announced for councils to plan fo... Local Government Secretary Robert Jenrick has confirmed today that councils across England will have access to £51.3 billion next year. This...
How can police forces make their IT budget go further? UK police forces spent approximately £1.1bn on ICT goods and services in 2019-20, remaining flat versus 2018-19. This represents just 6% of total UK...
Greater Manchester councils to set out next steps for join... Nine of Greater Manchester’s ten councils will have their say on plans to bring forward a ‘Places for Everyone’ joint development strategy for the...
May’s local elections in England to go ahead This year’s local elections in England on Thursday 6 May have been given the go ahead after doubts about whether they would take place due to the...
Key Cities welcome four new authorities to organisation Key Cities, a national network representing almost half of the UK’s urban areas has announced that four new local government areas are joining the...
Captain Sir Tom Moore: ‘An inspiration to all of us’ Everyone at Public Sector Executive acknowledges the legacy of Captain Sir Tom Moore, who through his actions inspired the country in a most difficult...
Plans progress to merge two Warwickshire district councils... The merger of Stratford-on-Avon and Warwick district councils into a ‘super-district’ are moving forward and this month will see both councils make...
Lincolnshire County Council approves £12m stimulus for loc... The use of £12m of council reserves has been approved by Lincolnshire County Council to support local businesses, permitting them to apply directly to...
LGIU: Majority of councils concerned over ability to hold ... The Local Government Information Unit has revealed the results of its survey that show over two thirds of councils are concerned over their ability to...
Hackney Council tell voters to re-register over hacking fe... Hackney Council have instructed postal voters to reregister to vote over fears that they may no longer be registered after suffering from a large...
£3m given to enhance free legal advice The Ministry of Justice has announced that £3.1m will be given to local and national organisations in order to enhance the support that is given to...
PMQs: Did police records put investigations in jeopardy? The Prime Minister opened Prime Minister’s questions by welcoming President-elect Joe Biden, something that various members across the House aligned...
Civil servants to benefit from training overhaul An overhaul of Civil Service training is being launched as part of the Government’s modernisation programme, aimed at equipping civil servants with...
Controversial statues protected under new law The Communities Secretary, Robert Jenrick, has announced that historic, and sometimes controversial, statues will be protected under a new law. The...
Dorset Council issue reassurance around local elections in... Dorset Council have issued reassurance that their local elections will go ahead in May. The elections, which include Police and Crime Commissioner for...
PMQs: Is the Government leading in hindsight? Accusations of delayed reactions were rife in today’s PMQs from leader of the opposition, Keir Starmer, who told the House of the 17,000 Covid deaths...
England’s biggest councils call for clarity on local elect... England’s biggest councils are calling for clarity on whether local elections will go ahead as planned this year. Last year, local elections were...
PM gives lockdown statement to MPs The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has delivered a statement to the house regarding the 3rd national lockdown. The Prime Minister focused on why the...
Milton Keynes Council adopts charter to spot domestic abus... Milton Keynes Council has adopted a charter by GMB Union to better support those suffering from domestic abuse. The charter means that the Council has...
Nottingham City Council to develop financial recovery plan With a clear urgency, Nottingham City Council faces a need to swiftly develop a recovery plan to rectify a potentially perilous financial situation at...
Government announce £15.8bn funding for police The Government have announced that £15.8bn worth of funding for the police force for 2021. The funding will be used to provide 20,000 new police...
PMQs: 2020 in reflection The Prime Minister opened PMQs by thanking all those in public services for continuing to work through the coronavirus pandemic and wishing them a...
New Government procurement procedure in wake of Brexit The Government has set out how procurement will change for Government contracts once the Brexit transition period ends at the end of this year. The...
Council considers 'change of direction' with £500m portfol... A review into it’s £500m estate, accelerated due to the Covid-19 pandemic, has led Bath and North East Somerset Council to consider new avenues...
Rotherham Council accepts £1m grant to help financially st... More than £1m in grant funding has been accepted by Rotherham Council’s ruling cabinet to help the local authority support those struggling to afford...
PMQs: Brexit under the microscope Brexit was undoubtedly the main focus of the questions directed at The Prime Minister today in the House of Commons. Leader of the Opposition, Keir...
IPPR: State of the North must act as a “wake up call” The Think Tank, The Institute for Progressive Policy Research (IPPR) have released their 2020 State of the North report, which aims to assess how the...
Islington Council launch youth safety strategy Islington Council has announced their new 5-year plan for improving Youth Safety across the borough. The Council will focus on early intervention and...
Public trust local councils more than they trust Governmen... A survey conducted on behalf of the Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE) has shown that public trust in higher for local councils than it...
Councils to allow shops to open around the clock The Local Government Secretary, Robert Jenrick, has announced that Councils will have the ability to allow shops to open around the clock if they...
Health Secretary announces new tier system Speaking to the House of Commons, the Health Secretary, Matt Hancock has set out what tiers areas will fall in after the national lockdown ends on...
PMQs: Did Government ministers breach ministerial code? In this week’s PMQs, Leader of the Opposition, Keir Starmer, had a very focused approach of using the ministerial code to question whether the Prime...
Prime Minister set to lay out Christmas Covid restrictions The Prime Minister is expected to lay out the plans for the UK post-lockdown 2.0 this afternoon in the Commons. England is due to exit its national...
Public sector pay: the big freeze this winter The Government is expected to announce that Public Sector workers will face a freeze in their pay when the Chancellor announces his spending review...
PMQs: Criticism over devolution comments Prime Minister’s Question focused on the Prime Minister’s comments about devolution that came earlier in the week. The Prime Minister was quoted as...
Cheshire West and Chester Council encourage Councils to de... Cheshire West and Chester Council have declared a Poverty Emergency and are urging councils across the country to do the same. The motion, put forward...
Calls for the Government to address vaccine fake news The Government is facing increasing pressure from opposition parties to draft up legislation that effectively addresses the problem of fake news. With...
LGA: Councils have been crucial during the pandemic In responding to a report by the Lords Public Services Committee, which outlined the lessons learnt from Covid-19, the Local Government Association...
A nuclear world-first to save the UK £2 billion A Cumbrian partnership has manufactured an innovative, world-first nuclear space saver solution that could save the UK £2 billion in nuclear...
Over 19,000 jobs made by Kickstart Scheme The Government has announced that 19,672 jobs have been created through their kickstart scheme. The jobs have been created in a number of sectors...
PMQs: Was the Chancellor’s furlough extension too late? The Prime Minister opened the questions by paying tribute to veterans and current service people who have risked their lives, with some unfortunately...
Covid Recovery Group formed by rebel Tory MPs 50 Tory MPs have formed their own anti-lockdown group titled the Covid Recovery Group, which has been set up to put pressure on Government to be more...
£170m 'Covid Winter Grant Scheme' to support families and ... A new £170 million package titled Covid Winter Grant Scheme was announced yesterday (8 Nov) by Government, building on the vital support given to the...
PMQs: PM defends lockdown Keir Starmer began his questions by showing support for the National Lockdown, but by asking why the Lockdown wasn’t implemented earlier, a decision...
House of Lords launch their own podcast The House of Lords have announced that they will be starting their own podcast, with the first episode out on November 6th. The monthly podcast will...
Government confirm review into Nottingham City Council Local Government Secretary, Robert Jenrick, has confirmed today (Nov 2), that a rapid non-statutory review will be conducted into Nottingham City...
IfG: four governments of the UK must better co-ordinate Co... A report released by the Institute for Government has criticised the fragmented approach to Covid that has been taken by the four Governments of the...
Review into self-build housing announced on “Right to Buil... The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Robert Jenrick, has announced today (Oct 30) that the Government will launch a...
Local Government Secretary announces review into Croydon C... It has been announced today (Oct 29) that the Government will conduct a “rapid non-statutory review! into Croydon Council. The review will focus on...
IPPR call for “Family Stimulus” pack The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) have released a report which calls for a “Family Stimulus” pack as a way to avoid cash-strapped...
How has Covid-19 impacted our high streets? The high street was undergoing a transformation before the coronavirus hit. And then came the lockdowns... Using mobile phone and card sales data...
Councils will have the power to shut businesses that aren’... Matt Hancock has announced in the Commons that Councils will have the power to shut businesses that aren’t following the new Covid restrictions. As...
PMQs: Greater Manchester’s £60m will be distributed throug... The Prime Minister confirmed during Prime Minister’s Questions that the £60m that was offered to Greater Manchester during the Tier 3 negotiations...
Government urged to submit ‘more ambitious’ 2030 climate p... A collection of 40 backbenchers and Lords have called for the UK Government to submit a new climate plan, in line with recommendations from the...
One in five local authorities may lack sufficient resource... According to new data carried out by the Society of Local Authority Chief Executives (Solace), almost one in five local authority leaders predicts...
Calls to restore £1.7bn funding ahead of children’s servic... As councils anticipate a significant rise in demand for children’s services, the Local Government Association (LGA) has called for the restoration of...
Welsh Government announce “Firebreak” lockdown The Welsh Government have today (Oct 19) announced that they will have a 2 week “Firebreak lockdown” running from the 23rd October until the 9th...
London Councils respond to Tier 2 restrictions London Councils have released a joint statement today (Oct 15) that aims to pull communities together in light of the news that London will be put...
Council owned energy firm closes Victory Energy Supply Ltd, run by Portsmouth City Council, has been shut down after accruing losses of £3.5m over the past couple of years. The...
DCN: Supersizing councils would mean local councils would ... The District Councils’ Network has responded to a report that outlines the problems that come with merging councils into huge unitary bodies. The...
PM announces “three-tier system” measures The Prime Minister has unveiled the details of the three-tier lockdown that will come into effect across England. The system simplifies the current...
Birmingham to launch government-mandated Clean Air Zone Air quality in the city of Birmingham is set to benefit from a new government-mandated Clean Air Zone which will be launched in June 2021, following a...
PMQs: Is the Government being led by science? Keir Starmer opened his questions to the Prime Minister by asking how 16,000 Covid-19 tests had managed to go missing, and what impact that may have...
National Infrastructure Commission launch “good practice” ... The National Infrastructure Commission has today (Oct 07) launched a toolkit that sets out best practice for cities to follow when developing local...
£6m for Domestic Abuse Act support The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government has today (Oct 05) announced £6m of funding to support Councils’ domestic abuse services. The...
Middlesbrough Mayor pushes back against Government measure... Mayor of Middlesbrough, Andy Preston, has accused the Government of ignoring local authorities when applying local lockdown restrictions...
PMQs: Johnson quizzed about “unsustainable jobs” The Prime Minister’s Questions today were prefaced with a comment from the Speaker of the House, Lindsay Hoyle. He explained that he was not able to...
Andy Burnham: Simplificiation of lockdown rules is urgent Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, is calling for a review of local lockdown restrictions and the support that is offered to areas that are...
Welsh Government announce £84m of funding for bus services The Welsh Government has today (Sept 24) announced that they will be providing £84m of funding to further supporting bus services across Wales. This...
PMQs: Will furlough be extended? Today in PMQs leader of the opposition, Keir Starmer, chose to focus on the furlough scheme that is due to come to an end at the end of October. Calls...
Public Sector must combat modern slavery The Government has announced new measures to ensure that the public sector is combatting modern day slavery in its supply chain. The public sector...
Michael Gove: “If people can work from home, they should” This morning (Sept 22), Minister for the Cabinet Office, Michael Gove has stated that Government advice is changing its emphasis back to telling...
Inclusive Growth Network launched to reduce social inequal... Today (Sept 17), the Centre for Progressive Policy has announced the launch of the Inclusive Growth Network. The network has been funded by the Joseph...
PMQs: C-19 tests at 20% Deputy Labour leader, Angela Rayner, lead the questions directed at the Prime Minister in the House of Commons today (Sept 16), with a particular...
How will new lockdown rules affect Councils? The Government has announced that rules on gatherings are due to change on Monday 14th to only allow groups of 6 to meet at any social venue. This is...
Report calls for more arts funding on a local level A report published today (Sept 7), has set out issues with how the Government provides funding for arts on a local level. The Fabian Society looked at...
Starmer calls for an extension to the furlough scheme During Prime Minister’s Questions today (Sept 2), leader of the opposition, Keir Starmer called for the Prime Minister to extend the furlough scheme...
DCN: Government forcing councils to choose between recover... The District Council’s Network (DCN) has responded to pressure on the Government to combine county council and district council together into a...
Nottingham Council agree overhaul of Robin Hood Energy Nottingham City Council has agreed a complete overhaul of how their energy company, Robin Hood Energy (RHE), is governed. Recommendations have been...
£240m Contract for MoD Construction Vehicles The Ministry of Defence has today (Aug 28) announced a new contract for maintaining the army’s fleet of construction vehicles. The vehicles include...
Government creates new National Institute for Health Prote... The government has today (September 18) announced plans to scrap Public Health England in favour of a new organisation called The National Institute...
Further devolved powers will help drive West Midlands reco... West Midlands council leaders and Mayor, Andy Street, are calling on the Government to grant additional devolved powers to the region to aid its local...
Communities to receive planning funding boost Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has today (10 Aug) announced funding will be doubled to help communities in urban and disadvantaged areas plan their...
Housing Secretary launches ‘once in a generation’ planning... Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has launched a set of ‘landmark reforms’ today (Aug 6) aiming to speed up and modernise the planning system and boost...
Details of multi billion pound Green Homes Grant Scheme un... Details of the new £2bn Green Homes Grant scheme have been announced today (Aug 4), with Government funding up to two-thirds of home improvement costs...
Homes, jobs and infrastructure to benefit from £1.3bn inve... Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has confirmed a £1.3bn investment today (Aug 4) into new homes, jobs and vital infrastructure projects. In total, the...
Temporary 'Nightingale Courts' to open from next week The Lord Chancellor, Robert Buckland QC MP has announced that the temporary ‘Nightingale Courts’ will begin hearing cases from next week, following...
Lancashire County Council outlines plans for a Combined Au... Lancashire County Council has launched a set of proposals (July 28) to give the county more of a voice in local and central Government. In a statement...
West Yorkshire £1.8bn devolution deal gains momentum The West Yorkshire devolution deal, spearheaded by the Combined Authority, is gathering pace after a council meeting yesterday (July 27) discussed its...
Prime Minister gives local authorities more powers for loc... Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced in his statement on Coronavirus today (July 17) that local authorities will have new powers to enforce...
Choose your winner for Council of the Month Over the past few weeks, we have received over 140 nominations for Council of the Month, each with inspiring and heart-warming detail of Councils and...
Councils given new powers to protect cyclists Local authorities in England will be given new powers to make journeys safer for cyclists, announced by Cycling Minister Chris Heaton-Harris today...
WMCA approves ambitious green recovery plan A bold recovery plan was approved by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) on Friday (June 5) with green ambitions at its core. The blueprint...
In post-covid-19 UK, ‘levelling up’ is an economic and pol... The politics of the last General Election, just six months ago, now seems like a lifetime ago. Since then, an international health crisis has claimed...
Public sector collaboration for regional recovery Professor Jane Turner OBE DL is Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Enterprise and Business Engagement at Teesside University All universities have a vital role...
Ep 67. Navigating possession and eviction In the latest episode of the Public Sector Executive podcast, Nadeem Khan, a team leader at the housing charity Shelter joined host Dan Benn to...
Digitalisation of the Public Sector 2025 Online Conference Efficiency, both in terms of time and costs, is paramount across the public sector and this is prompting major work to digitalise all aspects of how...
Ep 66. The secrets to successful negotiation In today's fast-paced world, the ability to negotiate effectively is more crucial than ever. Whether you're in the public sector, private industry, or...
2025 Public Sector Building Back Britain Online Conference The UK Government has unveiled a bold vision for the future with its Building Back Britain initiative, aimed at driving economic growth...
Episode 65 – How to be secure in a hostile world The world is becoming an increasingly hostile place. With foreign nations often entering the headlines as they breach the cyber security of...
2024 Building Back Britain Online Conference Back when Boris Johnson was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, the government committed to a mission of ‘levelling up’ the country. With the aim of...
EV Charging Maintenance and Future-proofing: Delivering fo... The rollout of electric vehicle infrastructure is integral in ensuring that the introduction of electric vehicles is successful. Not only is the...
Episode 63. Can we make public–private collaboration work ... It would be naïve to say that major infrastructure projects in the UK have a successful history of being delivered on time and on budget. Whilst there...
Ep. 62. Changing mindsets Whilst not necessarily one of the ‘big ticket’ items that councils are responsible for, the importance of highways cannot be understated. Providing a...
2024 Public Sector Cyber Security Online Conference It has not gone unnoticed how every part of daily life is becoming increasingly online. With this comes greater pressure on ensuring that data...
Ep 61. Futureproofing the North There have been countless conversations about how to improve transport in the north of England in recent times, with the cancellation of HS2 removing...
Ep 60. Transport, community, and the economy Transport, as an enabler, can play an integral role in many of the priorities that government of all levels are trying to achieve. Whether it is...
2024 Public Sector Highways and Transport Networks Online ... Transport connections are integral to delivering economic growth, job opportunities, and improved outcomes for communities around the country. Whilst...
2024 Public Sector Homes and Homelessness Online Conferenc... There is an urgent need for more homes to be built around the country. With a homelessness crisis that has left the equivalent of around one child in...
Ep 59. Sensible conversations needed At the beginning of July, it was announced that we would be getting a Labour government for the first time since the Conservatives won the 2010...
Ep 58. AI in local government Artificial intelligence is one of the most exciting technology developments in recent times. Whilst it has seemingly endless possible uses across a...
Ep 57. Maximising digital inclusion, Will Plant Digitalisation is a big part of the future of the public sector, however, organisations need to make sure that their digital ambitions don’t leave...
2024 Public Sector Digital Transformation Online Conferenc... The world is changing. As it becomes more and more digital, online solutions are becoming the standard way of solving real-world problems. With...
Ep 56. Decisions under pressure, Mark Smyth Decision making is a crucial part of leading in any industry, never mind the public sector. With decisions being made that can have life changing...
EV Charging Funding and Procurement: Explore what’s availa... One of the most important parts of securing the future of a region’s electric vehicle infrastructure is making sure that there correct funding and...
Ep 55. Why we mustn’t neglect councillor training, Cllr Li... Ensuring that councillors are equipped with the proper skills is essential to making sure that council services run smoothly, and communities benefit...
2024 Public Sector Emerging Technologies Online Conference Whether a public body, or a private company, organisations around the world are fighting to keep up with the latest technological advancements. If the...
Ep 54. It's all about data, Oracle 21st century problems require 21st century solutions, and nowhere proves this as effectively as the public sector. Whether its using the latest...
Ep 53. Compassion and cooperation, Mayor Dr Nik Johnson Devolution is offering regions the opportunity to control more of the decisions that are being made locally, with communities reaping the benefits of...
EV charging for your local authority: The start of your EV... Electric vehicles are the future. Despite the government making the decision to push back the deadline for the sales of new petrol and diesel vehicles...
Sustainability and Net Zero: Good for the economy as well ... Net Zero is one of the most discussed topics around the public sector at the moment, with a deadline set by government and a drive to tackle the...
2024 Public Sector Decarbonisation As 2023 became 2024, and the country turned its eyes towards the Spring, we were faced with unpredictable and often extreme weather. With the impacts...
Ep 52. What is the point of Local Government? Cllr Pete Ma... The state of council finances is one of the most pressing issues across the public sector right now. As councils face bankruptcy, cut funding and...
Ep 51. Diversity, equality and representation, Stuart Love It is the role of local government leaders to make the decisions that will best deliver for the communities that they represent. That much is obvious...
2024 Public Sector Learning and Development With new working developments, comes a requirement for workforces to reskill and continue their development. As the needs of communities continue to...
Ep 48.Achieving Net Zero, Cllr Abdul Jabbar As central government aims for the UK to be net zero by 2050, councils around the country make plans for how to reduce emissions. This episode’s guest...
Ep47. Collaboration is key in local government, Cllr Liam ... The Leader of Liverpool City Council Liam Robinson spoke to PSE’s Dan Benn about the importance of transport links being decided locally, the...
Ep46. Loyalty, Covid pressures, and crucial transport conn... In 2020, most of the world stopped. People were forced to stay at home and many were furloughed. This episode's guest, however, was thrown into the...
Ep45. The importance of innovation in the Public Sector In this episode of the Public Sector Executive Podcast, host Dan Benn is joined by Martin Cresswell (Chair of the Lampton Group) and Shantanu Rajawat...
Ep 44. LGBT in the workplace, Carl Austin-Behan On episode 44 of the Public Sector Executive Podcast, host Dan Benn was joined by former Lord Mayor of Manchester, Carl Austin-Behan OBE. Carl spoke...
Ep 43. Organisational culture, Lucy Trueman On episode 43 of the Public Sector Executive Podcast, Lucy Trueman, Managing Director of Trueman Change, joined host Dan Benn to discuss all things...
Public Sector Voices: Ep.41 'The Future of the Public Sect... In the 41st episode of the Public Sector Executive Podcast, host Dan Benn is joined by the University of Birmingham’s Shailen Popat. They discuss what...
Public Sector Voices: Ep.40 'Under Pressure' In the 40th episode of the Public Sector Executive Podcast, host Dan Benn spoke to Cllr James Jamieson about all things local government. As chairman...
Ep 39. The Integrated Data System: Solving problems before... After a long absence, January saw the return of the Public Sector Executive Podcast with a new host and new opportunities for listeners to garner key...
Panel 4 | Mentoring for Modernisation Mentoring is crucial in a public sector organisation to ensure development, retain present employees, and develop the next generation of leaders. As...
Panel 3 | Redefining Multi-Skilling to meet challenges whi... The concept of multi-skilling offers multiple advantages, including simplifying procedures, refocusing training funds, and providing personnel with...
Panel 2 | Futureproofing through learning and development It is true today as it was yesterday that workers across the public sector will leave to pasture new if they feel undervalued with no growth plan...
Panel 1 | Learning solutions for the Public Sector Leaders across the Public Sector understand the need for continued learning and development throughout their workforce, but matching the correct...
Webinar - Maintenance & Future Proofing the Network The final webinar of this 2022 series includes an expert panel of local authorities and industry professionals to discuss maintenance, operations and...
Site Selection and Delivery – Choosing the right charge sp... Part of a series, in partnership with Liberty Charge this webinar looks at the funding and procurement options for councils to assist with their on...
Reducing risk and environmental impact of fleet On the 22nd of November Public Sector Executive, in partnership with LeasePlan, brought together industry experts for an exciting and engaging webinar...
Webinar | Modern methods of construction The Government's Construction Playbook emphasises the need to build smarter and more sustainable, endorsing Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) as a...
Funding and Procurement – What CPO business models and fun... Part of a series, in partnership with Liberty Charge this webinar looks at the funding and procurement options for councils to assist with their on...
PSE365: Securing the Public Sector: Learning from Experien... PSE365: Securing the Public Sector: Learning from Experience Panel Discussion In the age of digital disruption, the need for digital public services...
PSE365: Tackling Human Error Panel Discussion PSE365: Tackling Human Error Panel Discussion With the public sector moving to a more hybrid working model, the increase in email communication and...
PSE365: Secure Cloud Services Panel Discussion PSE365: Secure Cloud Services Panel Discussion The public sector is in the process of one of the biggest digital transformations it has ever seen...
PSE365: Secure by Design Cyber Security as a Foundation fo... PSE365: Secure by Design Cyber Security as a Foundation for Digital Transformation Panel Discussion The pandemic has highlighted unprecedented...
PSE365: Data Protection: Rebuilding Public Trust PSE365: Data Protection: Rebuilding Public Trust The first session of the PSE365: Cyber Security Virtual Event was opened by Brindha McDonald, Chief...
PSE365: Reaching Net Zero Through Sustainable Procurement With the UK Government committing to Net Zero by 2050, embedding environmental, economic and social aspects of sustainability into public sector...
PSE365: Transforming the Future of Public Procurement The response to the pandemic saw public procurement reaching £357bn in 2021/22, an increase of 17% on the previous year, with innovation proving to be...
PSE365: Maximising Value: Public Procurement Basics Procurement is an important driver of technology and innovation, offering the opportunity to transform industry, delivery of public services and...
PSE365: The Importance of Social Value in Procurement With the Social Value Model highlighting the need for lasting impact on individuals, communities and the environment to support the recovery from the...
Ep 38. Local voting rights for non-British citizens, Cllr ... With local elections taking place across large swathes of England (including London) and all of Scotland and Wales tomorrow (Thursday 5 May), some non...
Ep 37. Trueman Change: Making Meaningful Change Happen When the UK went into an unprecedented lockdown in March 2020, change happened overnight, with most people having to work from home and engage in new...
PSE365: Decarbonisation | Water Efficiencies With an estimated 5.6 million people employed across the public sector, the focus on net zero strategies and sustainable policy has never been more...
PSE365: The public sector role in encouraging recycling Waste is an important part of the conversation when it comes to effective decarbonisation, if perhaps sometimes overlooked. One of the most impactful...
PSE365: How can we decarbonise transport in the public sec... When we consider decarbonisation in the public sector, transport is going to be a key function of it. At our PSE365 virtual event on Public Sector...
PSE365: Why understanding public sector building performan... Decarbonising our public sector buildings is an essential part of many local authorities’ journeys to net-zero, with the improvement of existing...
Ep 34. Companies House Culture: Inspiring Our Staff The last two years changed our lives as we knew it, with lockdown resulting in home working and Teams meetings, drastically changing the way we work...
Ep 33. CSSC: Active Wellbeing Campaign With many public sector employees working at a desk in an office all day, this can make it difficult for them to get their recommended 150 minutes of...
NLC x PSE Ep 4. The Way Forward “Often, the legacy of a leader is talked about in terms of their achievements. However, in public services, the job is never done. “You constantly...
NLC x PSE Ep 3. Good to Great Most of us can identify the qualities that make a good public sector leader, but what turns a good leader into a great one? In particular, what can we...
NLC x PSE Ep 2. Barriers and Challenges As ethnic minority leaders, there have been many barriers and challenges to overcome to reach the career heights that our guests from the NLC...
NLC x PSE Ep 1. The Journey to Now “It is fundamentally important to work with people, understand what motivates them and what their lived experience has been.” Those were the words of...
Ep 31. The opportunities of data in waste management, Pete... Waste management may not always get a reputation as a glamorous or innovative area of public sector and local authority management, but there are huge...
Ep. 30 How Covid has affected our high streets, Lahari Ram... In this episode of Public Sector Voices, Lahari Ramuni from Centre for Cities discusses their High street recovery tracker to monitor how the high...
Ep. 29 Putting homelessness first, Graham Carr-Jones, Dors... On this week’s episode of Public Sector Voices we are joined by Graham Carr-Jones, Councillor on Dorset Council and the Portfolio Holder for Housing...
Ep. 28 Keeping education level during lockdown, Cllr Anna ... On this week’s episode of Public Sector Voices we are joined by Anna Firth, Councillor on Sevenoaks District Council and one of the founders of the...
Ep. 27 National Association of Local Councils - Changing t... On this week’s episode of Public Sector Voices we are joined by two key members of the National Association of Local Councils, Chief Executive...
Ep. 26 Caring for this generation of young people - Martin... On this week’s episode of Public Sector Voices we are joined by Martina Kane, Policy and Engagement Manager, at The Heath Foundation. She is calling...
Why Councils need to declare a Poverty Emergency - Cllr Ma... On this week’s episode of Public Sector Voices we are joined by Cllr Mandy Clare from Cheshire West and Chester Council. As the Leader’s champion of...
Ep. 24 A Hydrogen Transport Revolution - Eamonn Ives This week’s episode of Public Sector Voices, covers a hydrogen transport revolution, with Centre for Policy Studies researcher, Eamonn Ives. Eamonn...
Ep. 23 Sir David Bell - Is Higher Education the key to eco... On this week’s episode of Public Sector Voices, Emily is joined by Sir David Bell, whose career in local government spans almost four decades. Sir...
Ep. 22 How can data help the public sector? Steve Caughey ... On this week’s episode of Public Sector Voices, Emily is joined by the Director of National Innovation Centre for Data, Steve Caughey, to highlight...
Ep. 21 Isle of Wight fighting Covid-19 with the digital ed... This week, Leader of Isle of Wight Council, Dave Stewart, Joined host Emily Rodgers on the Public Sector Voices podcast. The Island has received...
Ep. 20 Celebrating leadership through a crisis - Cllr Sara... This week leader of Malvern Hills District Council Sarah Rouse joined host Emily Rodgers on Public Sector Voices after being recognised in the...
Ep. 19 Bristol Mayor Marvin Rees - BLM education and local... Marvin Rees joined host Emily Rodgers on the Public Sector Voices podcast this week to discuss the events of the last few weeks and the wider problems...
Ep. 18 Sir Richard Leese - The 24 year journey so far... Sir Richard Leese, long-standing leader of Manchester City Council joins Public Sector Voices host, Emily Rodgers to discuss the events throughout his...
Ep. 17 The wider impact of Covid-19 on our children - Cllr... On this week’s episode, Executive Member for Children and Families and Leeds City Council, Cllr Fiona Venner, joined host Emily Rodgers on Public...
Ep. 16 Cllr Nick Forbes - Net zero and an inclusive econom... On this week’s episode, Leader of Newcastle City Council, Cllr Nick Forbes CBE joined host Emily Rodgers to highlight his ambitions for the future of...
Ep. 15 Lord Kerslake - A gradual erosion of local autonomy... On this week’s episode, Lord Robert Kerslake joined host Emily Rodgers to discuss the recent UK2070 Commission on levelling up UK towns and cities. He...
Brightly Software achieves Bronze-level accreditation from... Brightly Software, a Siemens Company, is pleased to confirm that it has met the requirements of the Carbon Literate Organisation Standard and has been...
Reasons to be positive when talking about our climate futu... Climate change is the biggest issue of our time and it’s happening more quickly than we had ever feared. The last four years have been the hottest on...
From Data to Decisions – Transforming public service with ... With a growing list of challenges to face, and a push from the government to extract the most value from public services, it is integral that the...
Addressing the Housing Emergency Faced by the LGBTQ+ Commu... It is no surprise that LGBTQ+ people are disproportionately affected by the housing emergency. Shelter’s report, ‘Denied the right to a safe home’...
EV Charging Funding and Procurement: Explore what’s availa... One of the most important parts of securing the future of a region’s electric vehicle infrastructure is making sure that there correct funding and...
LEVI Fund Masterclass: How to maximise the impact of your ... Decarbonisation efforts are well underway around the country, and one way that the nation’s carbon emissions are being lowered is through the...
EV charging for your local authority: The start of your EV... Electric vehicles are the future. Despite the government making the decision to push back the deadline for the sales of new petrol and diesel vehicles...
Sustainability and Net Zero: Good for the economy as well ... Net Zero is one of the most discussed topics around the public sector at the moment, with a deadline set by government and a drive to tackle the...
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Public services for the digital age The level of quality that citizens require of public services is constantly increasing, with people wanting to benefit from the ease of access and...
The Changing Role of the Public Sector CFO The public sector is undergoing a transformation in response to the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century. Social unrest, climate change...
Clear and Focused: Maximising Staff Retention in Local Gov... The state of play Local authorities remain under pressure in 2024, as budgetary shortfalls continue to take their toll and the demands of the new...
The evolving landscape of business technology: staying ahe... Is your organisation’s digital infrastructure ready to keep up with evolving technology? Our latest Trends Report, based on a survey of over 6,600...
‘As Safe as Houses’ The tragic death of toddler Awaab Ishak from damp and mould related illness, following on from the cladding scandal exposed by the Grenfell fire...
Building on the digital foundations of local and central g... It’s just over a year since the UK Government launched its Digital Strategy in June 2022, with ministers heralding the policy as a “vision for...
Bristol City Council turns to Brightly Software to streaml... The implementation of Brightly Software has successfully helped the Council to make necessary repairs to flood defences well before failure occurs. It...
Half of public sector organisations held back by manual p... A new report launched today has found that half (50.7%) of public sector finance and spend management professionals are still carrying out manual...
Leading the charge: How local authorities can spearhead th... From energy efficiency initiatives to sustainable transportation, local authorities hold a unique position to influence the net zero transition. The...
Is lack of data strategy holding the public sector back? There’s no doubt that public cloud has acted as a catalyst technology for organisations that are embarking on digital transformation. But despite some...
The Hidden Costs of Non-Interoperable Digital Systems in G... As innovation marches on, the pace of digital change in the public sector has quickened. According to McKinsey, central government and public sector...
Bridging the digital divide survey report. Public sector organisations are between a rock and a hard place. With falling real terms budgets – an anticipated £3.2bn budget shortfall for local...
World EV Day To mark World EV day, we sat down with Chief Marketing Officer and Interim CEO of Believ, Perran Moon, to discuss some of the most pressing issues in...
Finance should lead the way for Cloud adoption in the publ... The public sector must always deliver good services to its citizens even with limited resources. This can be difficult to do when utilising old ways...
The power of automation in the public sector Advanced joined a panel of Public Sector digital experts at PSE’s Digital Transformation online event in May in a discussion around the successful use...
How can educational organisations overcome the barriers un... The Energy Consortium (TEC) supported the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) in tackling that question – and came up with an answer that...
A new era in enterprise resource planning, powered by AI Welcome to a new era in enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, powered by AI. In recent years, businesses have embraced AI to automate and...
New research finds Local Authorities failing to tackle key... A new survey of UK local authorities employing more than 500 staff, commissioned by employee commute emissions solutions provider Mobilityways, has...
Diagnosing the future at East Riding of Yorkshire Council Brightly’s Managed Services help ERYC unlock new opportunities to streamline processes and maximise operational efficiencies When East Riding of...
The future of application development According to Gartner®, “By 2026, low-code development tools will account for 75 percent of new application development.”1 To help build new...
The human issue with risk management Inaccurate forecasting in the programme and project management environment is perhaps the key risk that tends to end up causing the most problems. The...
The platform shift to AI is well underway Microsoft’s latest 2023 Annual Work Trend Index surveyed 31,000 people in 31 countries and analysed trillions of aggregated productivity signals in...
Risk and reward: Why is the public sector falling in love ... A report from Gartner last month claimed that governments around the world are increasing IT spend this year by 7.6%. That may not seem a lot, but in...
Campaign launched to show physical data more respect Is a digital obsession blinding businesses to the value of a hybrid approach? A leading records management company has launched a campaign for...
Introducing next-generation AI and Microsoft Dynamics 365 ... With next-generation AI, interactions with AI across business roles and processes will become second nature. Discover more about AI. Welcome to a new...
How to prep for the new UK Procurement Bill 2023 In 2023 we will see the introduction of the new UK Procurement Bill, which will represent significant changes in the procurement process across the...
Getting Smart at the University of Plymouth The smart meter revolution is well and truly under way across the residential and small business properties, but is relatively new for larger...
Bristol City Council turns to Brightly Software to streaml... The implementation of Brightly Software has successfully helped the Council to make necessary repairs to flood defences well before failure occurs. It...
CCS announces next iteration of HPE Memorandum of Understa... Crown Commercial Service has announced that has signed a new three-year Memorandum of Understanding with Hewlett Packard Enterprise, that enables...
Driving automation and government transformation At the beginning of August 2022, Crown Commercial Service announced a new deal, with a focus on the delivery of digital public services. This deal...
Huggg launches new initiatives to support HSF payments Following the announcement that the Household Support Fund has been extended again, Huggg, the specialist platform which allows organisations to send...
Liberty Charge rebrands to promote ‘cleaner air for all’ Electric Vehicle Charge Point Operator Liberty Charge has rebranded so that the brand better reflects the idea of supporting ‘cleaner air for all’...
Seven senior public sector figures given seats at framewor... Seven senior figures from public sector organisations across Great Britain have been appointed to a not-for-profit construction framework provider’s...
Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has named EDF as one of onl... We’ve been working with Crown Commercial Service (CCS) - a government agency who supports the public sector to achieve maximum commercial value when...
“We can beat inflation with outdated spreadsheets,” said n... The national political agenda is dominated by huge economic challenges. With soaring energy costs, demands from workers for pay increases to match...
London borough partners with char.gy to deliver on-street ... One of the UK’s fastest growing EV charging networks has agreed a milestone agreement with the London Borough of Merton to drastically improve the...
External wall insulation industry accelerating in growth a... The external wall insulation industry has accelerated in importance for all stakeholders in the construction industry including, local authorities...
Restore Records Management works with HM Land Registry to ... Restore Records Management has been working with HM Land Registry to digitise historic files that include a property lease, helping to drive improved...
Shelter has created a new tool to help people easily find ... As the cost of living crisis deepens, there’s a question that more and more people are contacting our advisers to ask: What help can I get if I can’t...
Char.gy hit installation milestone of 2000 public EV charg... Electric vehicle charging provider Char.gy has announced that it has, today, installed its 2000th lamppost charger, with an upturn in the number of...
Scottish Emergency Services save carbon As society works its way towards Net Zero, it’s not just governments, businesses and consumers that need to do their part. For the Emergency Services...
Boundless announces four charity partners for 2023 Public sector and civil service membership club Boundless has announced the four inspirational charities it will partner with in 2023 through the...
NHS could create space for over 10,000 extra beds – simply... The NHS could make space for at least 10,000 much-needed beds in the UK by moving more patient records offsite, according to information management...
Delivering the Public Sector’s Digital Agenda without the ... Under pressure The UK public sector is under increasing pressure to operate more efficiently and cut costs. As the cost of living crisis impacts...
Adopting Hybrid Working in the Public Sector The public sector has been grappling with a significant challenge for the past decade: how to reduce property portfolios and physical workspaces to...
Names announced for opening of Tech Show London Further speakers have been announced for Tech Show London, with a sensational line-up of technology pioneers featuring at the event whilst also...
Experienced professionals sign up to new Advanced Certific... An Advanced Certificate in Economic Development, created by the Institute of Economic Development (IED) as it ramps up its accredited CPD for...
Blackhawk Network becomes Crown Commercial Service Supplie... Blackhawk Network Europe, the global market leader in payments, rewards and incentives, has been successful in joining the Crown Commercial Service’s...
Local government shouldn’t underestimate its vulnerabiliti... Andrew Parsons, UK partner and cyber security expert at international law firm Womble Bond Dickinson With targeted and increasingly sophisticated...
Diagnosing the future at East Riding of Yorkshire Council When East Riding of Yorkshire Council (ERYC) took the decision to migrate to Brightly Confirm™ Enterprise Asset Management Solution from a hosted to...
Acer Focus on the Circular Economy & Social Value Research conducted by Acer has revealed that 97% of IT decision-makers believe in the importance of reducing the carbon footprint. However, factors...
Acer Support the Hybrid-working Generation It has been reported that a reduction in commuting could reduce carbon emissions by 60%. This is expected to have a bearing on the adoption of hybrid...
Automation of Property Assessments to drive more RV for UK... Destin Solutions, Wilks Head & Eve (WHE) and Cyclomedia have teamed up to launch an exclusive, ground-breaking new solution which will change the way...
Innovate UK: A Public Sector Perspective On Digital Transf... Innovate UK is the UK's innovation agency. It drives productivity and economic growth by supporting businesses to develop and realise the potential of...
Ordnance Survey: Driving improvement by embracing data-dri... How Workday’s “great user experience” is enabling Great Britain’s national mapping service to prepare for a future of growth and change. It was in...
Restore Records Management earns £5.8m contract with Depar... Restore Records Management has been awarded a £5.857m contract by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to transfer approximately 375,000 boxes...
How public sector organisations can help close the digital... In today’s online world, it’s increasingly important public sector organisations are able to keep up with the digital transformation curve. And yet...
What role does IT play in driving sustainability? Can you ... Growing awareness of global climate change has become a focus and responsibility of organisations, businesses, and governments over the last decade...
The key HR challenges for 2023 HR professionals and senior leaders alike have faced some unique people challenges in recent years, particularly as a result of Covid-19. As 2022...
Levelling Up: Against a backdrop of ongoing uncertainty, i... Levelling Up: Against a backdrop of ongoing uncertainty, it’s vital to focus on what we can achieve. Since the much heralded ‘Levelling Up White Paper...
Octopus Energy Generation funding for Northern England’s E... Octopus Energy Generation has announced it’s first investment in electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the UK, with an emphasis on accelerating...
Rolls-Royce Engineers a Skills-Based Approach to Developin... Aerospace and power company Rolls-Royce is on a transformational path to leading the transition to net carbon zero. We recently spoke to Alex Kyte...
ServiceNow expanding jobs with Government backing Leading digital workflow company ServiceNow has announced that they will be training 250 new learners through Skills Bootcamps, which are part of the...
Redefining Cloud Value in the Post-Pandemic World Clare Hickie, CTO, EMEA at Workday, discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic heightened business demand for a shift to the cloud, and how CIOs can prove...
Warrington kick-starting next phase of EV charging rollout Warrington Borough Council has partnered with electric vehicle charging provider Be.EV to support their rapid charging provision. The council has been...
Health Creation: Coming of age and addressing health inequ... In December 2017, National Health Executive interviewed Duncan Selbie, the then chief executive of Public Health England, on what truly matters to...
Workday for UK Government: Six reasons why public sector o... Proven public sector experience More UK public sector organisations than ever before count on Workday to run their agencies. Today, a number of public...
Liberty Charge completes Paua integration for business acc... The UK’s fastest growing Electric Vehicle charge point operator has completed integration with Paua, allowing Paua users with access to their 650...
Unite becomes first platform business to secure Fair Tax M... Unite has today been awarded the Fair Tax Mark by the Fair Tax Foundation. The company with its Mercateo Procurement Portal becomes the first platform...
World EV day Q&A with Liberty Charge's Agnese Chiesa To mark World EV Day on September 29th, we sat down with Agnese Chiesa, Marketing Manager for the public charge point operator Liberty Charge, to...
Navigating Seismic Change in the Public Sector - Embracing... Change is the new normal Technological change or innovations in ways of working haven’t always come quickly to public sector organizations. But as...
Local authorities hold the key to commercial EV take up Local authorities can encourage the uptake of electric commercial vehicles with a few simple steps and some fresh thinking, explains Giles Benbow...
Legacy technology – Let’s think differently We all know legacy technology is a systemic challenge in the public sector. It is complex, outdated and often closed or siloed, meaning data...
Innovation Friendly Procurement to energise Net Zero Missi... New Opportunity for Climate Emergency Teams Tackling the challenge of meeting net zero goals is engaging Councils in new thinking about delivering...
How Governments Can Successfully Move to the Cloud Government IT projects can be complex. We’ve evaluated our government customer engagements and feedback to analyse what’s worked well in their move to...
How technology can help the public sector and its employee... There’s no understating the importance of our public sector. We as citizens rely on it every day, and yet public service organisations must often...
How Governments Can Rethink Their RFP Process Public sector organisations require a more nimble and holistic request for proposals (RFP) process that empowers them to find the best technology...
Workday Podcast: Driving Healthcare Forward with Technolog... How is technology helping healthcare organisations stay competitive and move their business forward? OhioHealth’s Anna Hensley and KPMG’s Vince...
Kingston and City Council made a digital transformation th... Panic and chaos could easily have set in, with the council’s announcement of a climate emergency in 2019 followed by the national lockdown of 2020...
A Focus on Employee Experience: From the CIO Lens A Focus on Employee Experience: From the CIO Lens Work is more remote, decentralised, and digitised than ever before and employers are under great...
Efficiently Navigating International Regulations and Multi... Shifting regulatory environments, compliance obligations, and tax laws around the globe are increasing challenges for businesses using legacy systems...
Liberty Charge report sparks call for review into EV infra... Liberty Charge is calling for a review and reallocation of the funding being given to local authorities regarding electric vehicle infrastructure...
Gold Care Homes rolls out Softworks Time & Attendance, Ros... Gold Care Homes, a leading provider of residential care services for the elderly, has implemented Softworks Workforce Management Solution to manage...
Six top tips for local authorities to navigate the rollout... As more and more local authorities address the urgent need to accelerate the EV infrastructure roll out, clarity and straightforward objective advice...
Greening neighbourhoods, twice over How public EV charging can enhance the public realm Taking petrol and diesel cars off the road is a key near-term requirement in the battle against...
New flexibility for Wellcome Sanger Institute fuels COVID-... Better forecasting, clearer scenarios and centralized assumptions deliver improved planning at world-leading research body. Although it’s one of the...
Has the definition of ‘cloud’ contributed to public sector... In the last 12 months, we’ve been exploring cloud transformation across the public sector. We’ve travelled the UK interviewing the technologists...
Workday Global Study: Finance Leaders Are Tech Leaders Now Our survey reveals CFOs have struggled more than other executives to consistently meet business demands. At the same time, CFOs are increasingly aware...
CSSC Games to return in September, with tickets available ... The CSSC Games will return on 15th-16th September 2022, uniting hundreds of civil servants at Loughborough University to promote wellbeing through...
