Government unveils £39 billion plan to build most council homes since 1980s
The government has announced plans to increase the supply of social and council housing, with the aim of reaching levels of construction not seen since the early 1980s.
Plant smarter: Choosing the right trees can cut urban ozone
Urban tree planting is quite the thing at the moment and for many good reasons: they provide shade, catch dust and absorb pollutants. In an over-heating world they’re a simple way of making life slightly more bearable.
Havering residents asked for views on HMO planning controls
Havering Council is consulting residents, businesses and other interested parties on proposals to introduce borough-wide planning controls for new Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs).
‘Everybody needs somebody rooting for them’: Emma Williamson on supporting care-experienced children
Emma Williamson, Deputy Leader and Lead Member for Children’s Services at Cumberland Council, talks to us about her journey into the role and why helping others has always been at the heart of her work.