Council puts Burniston fracking plan on shaky ground
North Yorkshire Council moves to block fracking near Burniston, with final decision pending government environmental
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Bridging the gap as £1bn fund opens for repairs
New Structures Fund opens to councils, aiming to mend Britain’s ageing bridges, flyovers and tunnels
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Bridging the gap as £1bn fund opens for repairs
New Structures Fund opens to councils, aiming to mend Britain’s ageing bridges, flyovers and tunnels
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Reeves pitches UK ‘safe haven’ but households face £400 costs
The chancellor will use the International Monetary Fund’s spring meetings to promote plans to reduce
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£860m housing drive begins with flagship Manchester scheme
A government-backed housing partnership has launched its first project in Manchester, signalling the start of
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Museums cash boost gives culture room to breathe again
Twenty-four museums across England have been awarded a share of £4m to improve access to
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Government makes BNG reforms clearer, here’s what you need to know
Defra has updated its guidance on changes to Biodiversity Net Gain policy governing small, medium
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The hidden cost of heatwaves: empty high streets and unequal choices
As extreme heat becomes more frequent, the poorest workers cannot afford to stay home, while
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Seven Sisters cliffs gain protected National Nature Reserve status
One of the country’s most well-known coastal landscapes has been named England’s newest National Nature
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Scotland’s first homelessness village opens in Rutherglen
A new housing village designed to support people experiencing homelessness has opened in Rutherglen, South
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Spread the wealth: new roadmap for charity funding
Billions of pounds in charitable funding could be made more accessible to disadvantaged communities in
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Up to £20m for Tay Cities tech and games sector
UK government invests in local talent and creative technologies such as computer games and VR.
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Scottish councils demand housing powers and debt write-off
Ahead of May’s elections, councils have called for changes to housing policy, including the devolution
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Can devolution unlock London’s housing crisis?
The target of 88,000 new London homes every year reflects the capital’s housing crisis. Yet
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Local energy, local control
Eamon Grimes, Managing Director of LASER Energy, on how councils can scale renewable generation and
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Why the North West is central to the UK’s next phase of economic growth
UK economic geography is shifting as growth becomes more balanced. Development efforts and new investment
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Case study: building control at West Northamptonshire Council
Founded in 2021, the council has become a strong organisation after local government reform, with
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