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Boosting local authority EV infrastructure

Drivers across England are set to benefit from a £63 million government investment to expand and modernise the UK’s electric vehicle infrastructure....

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Massive £26M Investment Announced

Scottish Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Fiona Hyslop has announced the allocation of over £26 million to make it easier for people to walk, wheel...

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Thirteen Midlands-based local authorities have secured funding to get more EV chargers onto streets

Thirteen local authorities across the Midlands region have received £40.8m of Government funding aimed at getting more electric vehicle charge points...

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Empower Local Leaders to Transform Rail Services, Report Urges

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...

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Major Overhaul of Local Government: Potential Abolition of District Cou...

The UK government is unveiling plans for a significant redesign of local government, which could see the abolition of district councils and the...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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