NEWS

Ten areas to trial air quality measures 

Ten local authorities are set to take forward new measures to reduce pollution levels in their region.....read more

Surviving libraries see hours cut due to lack of funding 

Libraries across England that have avoided closure after funding cuts have significantly reduced their public opening times.....read more

Government urged to strengthen social care 

The opportunity to shore up the fragile social care system must not be overlooked in the forthcoming autumn budget.....read more

£1.3bn government funding cut next year 

Government grant funding for local services will be cut by a further £1.3 billion in 2019/20, despite current council overspends.....read more

Public support more homes being built in their area 

New polling has found that the majority of Britons would support more homes being built in their area.....read more

FEATURES

Trees – a vital link in urban stormwater management 

Suzanne Simmons discusses how flood protection can be achieved through Trees for Cities’ urban tree planting and Edible Playgrounds programmes.....read more

Energy efficiency: where do we stand? 

Jim Clark examines the progress made in the last few years in improving the efficiency of buildings in the UK.....read more

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