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£2bn package to create new era for cycling and walking

Far more people will be cycling and walking thanks to plans to boost active transport, launched by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps.....read more

Questions raised after PM’s lockdown changes speech

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has unveiled new plans to begin easing lockdown in the UK, but questions have been raised over its detail and suitability.....read more

Half a million on brink of homelessness, warns DCN

The District Councils’ Network has warned that almost half a million households are at high risk of becoming homeless as a result of the economic impact of the coronavirus crisis....read more

One million food boxes delivered to most at risk

Robert Jenrick has revealed that more than one million boxes of essential food have now been delivered to those at highest risk across England.....read more

Dedicated app launched for social care workers

A new dedicated app for the adult social care workforce in England has been launched to support staff through the coronavirus crisis.....read more

FEATURES

Digital is now clearly front and centre for councils

Georgina Maratheftis, of techUK, explains how tech innovation can help authorities with the most pressing problems that they and their communities face.....read more

Insight and evidence in a time of uncertainty

In a post Covid-19 world, research will be vital in developing policy, planning services and governing effectively, writes Jane Frost CBE, CEO of MRS.....read more