Forward thinking councils are being encouraged to apply to Design in Public Sector, developed by Design Council and LGA.

Organisations can apply for a share of up to £1.25 million to develop technology that creates more efficient social care systems.

GMCA has signed new operating contracts with SUEZ for the management of the region’s waste and resources.

Sexual health must be sufficiently funded on a national level, to deliver high quality sexual health services and information.

The highly-anticipated Tenant Fees Act, which will save renters across England an expected £240 million a year, came into force on 1 June.

The National Federation of Builders has claimed that modular housing will not and cannot solve the housing crisis.

The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee has launched an inquiry into long-term delivery of social and affordable rented housing.

APSE has found that councils are tending to reject the outsourcing of services, preferring to deliver services in-house.

Environment Secretary Michael Gove has introduced 41 new Marine Conservation Zones.

A ten-strong fleet of 100 per cent electric Renault Zoe cars are available to rent in Bristol, following funding from the EU research project REPLICATE.

Sadiq Khan is launching a £100 million investment for the capital’s small businesses as part of the Greater London Investment Fund.

Planning needs to be more joined up across the North to bring growth and prosperity to neglected towns and communities.

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