The WHO has reported that 44 of the UK’s 51 cities and towns listed on its air quality database have air considered too dangerous to breathe.

Mass LED streetlight switch could save £200 million per year

A mass switch to LED streetlights could save the UK’s councils over £200 million per year combined, new figures have revealed.

A £27.1 million scheme to reduce flood risk to 4,800 properties in Blackpool is being officially opened by Blackpool Council and the Environment Agency.

New guidance to ensure domestic abuse victims can access safe social housing published

New guidance to ensure victims of domestic abuse can easily access safe, long-term accommodation has been published.

Keeping elderly active could save care sector billions, report says

Encouraging elderly people to take exercise could help tackle the UK’s ageing crisis and save the care sector billions, according to campaigners.

Leisure centres face possible closure without government investment, councils warn

Leisure centres could fall into a state of disrepair and even be forced to close without urgent new investment from government, the LGA has warned.

New drive to end gender pay gap

The Prime Minister has announced a new drive to improve workplace equality and end the gender pay gap.

£40 million to boost farm productivity

The Environment Secretary has opened a £40 million grant scheme for investment in farm technology and equipment.

London needs to double rate of homebuilding

London needs to build 66,000 new homes every year to meet its growing need and put right years of underinvestment, new figures have revealed.

Northumberland’s fire stations get new renewable energy systems

New renewable energy systems are being installed in more of the county’s fire stations, using natural warmth from under the earth’s surface.

Partnership formed to protect Birmingham at Christmas

Birmingham City Council is working in a partnership to install security measures ahead of this year’s Christmas festivities.

Parks and green spaces contract to be handed over to council company

The contract to maintain Liverpool’s parks and green spaces is to be taken over by the council-owned company which operates the refuse and recycling service.

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