New powers for councils to hold public meetings remotely
Local authorities across the country have been handed new powers to hold public meetings virtually by using video or telephone conferencing technology.....read more
Library memberships rise by 600 per cent
Libraries across some parts of the country have seen an increase in newly registered users of more than 600 per cent since lockdown measures were introduced.....read more
Most waste services continuing collections undeterred
The Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport (ADEPT) has revealed that all but a few councils are still managing providing collection services for domestic residual waste as normal.....read more
£400 million to keep England’s buses running
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced that England’s buses will receive a funding boost totalling £397 million to help them continue serving those who rely on them.....read more
Biggest changes to building safety ‘in a generation’
Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has announced steps to further reform the building safety system with the biggest changes in a generation to ensure residents are safe in their homes.....read more
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Every action counts in Leeds’ sustainability push
Judith Blake discusses how climate change will factor into all aspects of decision-making at Leeds City Council.....read more
Making cycling accessible for all
Rachel White discusses the socio-economic gap in urban cycling, as well as cities’ actions to reduce car use and traffic emissions.....read more
