Government cracks down on waste crime to clean up streets and restore pride in communities
Waste criminals across England face their toughest ever crackdown, as the government and Environment Agency unveil a sweeping package of measures targeting illegal dumping. The new Waste Crime Action Plan sets out a zero-tolerance approach, with action to prevent waste crime at its source by closing loopholes and equipping regulators with the tools they need to stop waste criminals. Under the plans, the government will ramp up efforts to punish offenders committing waste crime. This could see them ordered to complete up […]
High streets to receive £150 million to restore community pride
High streets with boarded up shop fronts and lacking essentials such as butchers, grocers and bakeries will be given a multi-million-pound boost. The £150 million cash injection will be targeted in areas hit hardest in recent years, and most in need of being brought back together. Part of the government’s path to renewal, it will […]
Government announces bumper £1.5 billion package to restore national pride
Investment will tackle the need for capital investment to help save 1,000 local cultural venues across the country, restoring pride in place and national renewal Funding is a recognition of culture’s power to unite communities in the face of division and break down barriers to opportunity Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has announced that £1.5 billion […]
Government moves to restore legal rights and remove unlawful immunity provisions
MPs asked to approve removal of flawed legacy legislation introduced by the previous Government. The Remedial Order will remove immunity provisions which would have given amnesty to terrorists, and restored legal rights of victims and survivors. Comes alongside six workable protections to ensure veterans are treated fairly. The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, […]
First ever UK Town of Culture competition to restore pride in communities
Applications will be open until 31 March 2026 for Expressions of Interest Competition delivers on the government’s Plan for Change, driving local economic growth and opportunity The government has taken its latest step in renewing the country by launching the first ever UK Town of Culture competition. With 11 weeks to apply, the competition is […]