https://www.politicshome.com/communities/rssenhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/sellafield-partners-unite-provide-lifechanging-fundingThu, 15 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTSellafield Ltd and supply chain partners have raised £162,500 to support care-experienced young people through Cumberland Council's Enrichment Fund.Nuclear Decommissioning Authorityhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/sellafield-partners-unite-provide-lifechanging-fundinghttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/rent-controls-work-ukTue, 13 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMTThe political discussion around rent controls has become a hot-button topic in England and Wales as record-breaking rents continue to put pressure on households struggling with the rising cost of living.Nadine Batchelor-Hunthttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/rent-controls-work-ukInterest in rent controls has increased as the cost of living and rents continue to rise. (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/how-green-councils-fighting-drug-consumption-roomsSat, 03 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMTThe Green Party’s success in English local elections has put fresh impetus behind efforts to follow Scotland in providing safer drug consumption facilities to addicts. Matilda Martin investigatesMatilda Martinhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/how-green-councils-fighting-drug-consumption-roomsGlasgow, The Thistle injection bay areas (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/wakefield-remarkable-success-not-just-rugby-pitchThu, 01 Oct 2026 14:25:00 GMTOn Saturday, Wakefield Trinity take on Warrington Wolves in the Super League Grand Final. Thousands of us will descend on Old Trafford in red, white and blue, hoping we can bring the trophy back to Wakefield.Jade Botterill MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/wakefield-remarkable-success-not-just-rugby-pitchhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/labour-council-rules-challenging-government-london-funding-cutsThu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMTA Labour-run London borough has ruled out joining the Conservatives in challenging the government over council funding cuts after receiving legal advice.Matilda Martinhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/labour-council-rules-challenging-government-london-funding-cutsHammersmith and Fulham council has been hit by the rebalancing of council funding (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/members/article/moving-beyond-onesizefitsall-why-partnership-is-key-to-achieving-thriving-communities-93475Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTEfforts to tackle deprivation are often designed nationally but felt locally. Drawing on Lidl GB’s experience in communities across Britain, Georgina Hall argues that stronger partnerships between business, local authorities and charities can ensure ...Lidl GBhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/moving-beyond-onesizefitsall-why-partnership-is-key-to-achieving-thriving-communities-93475https://www.politicshome.com/members/article/early-moments-matter-tackling-health-inequalities-early-childhoodTue, 29 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTYoung children’s health outcomes in the UK are in decline, with many indicators either worsening or stagnating, including widening place-based inequalitiesThe UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK)https://www.politicshome.com/members/article/early-moments-matter-tackling-health-inequalities-early-childhoodWillow and Mum pictured playing at Mini Explorers Daycare Centre, taken on 13 February 2025. Photo credit: UNICEF/Huckerhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/grants-keeping-grassroots-clubs-aliveThu, 24 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTIt was encouraging to hear Andy Burnham talk about his affection for grassroots sport earlier this month and say he always backs it to the hilt.Flutter UK & Irelandhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/grants-keeping-grassroots-clubs-aliveSunderland Deaf Society darts teamhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/appoint-homelessness-tsar-help-eradicate-rough-sleeping-says-crisisMon, 21 Sep 2026 13:30:00 GMTAndy Burnham should appoint a homelessness tsar to help with his pledge to end rough sleeping, according to the head of a leading homelessness charity.Nadine Batchelor-Hunthttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/appoint-homelessness-tsar-help-eradicate-rough-sleeping-says-crisishttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/getting-people-active-national-movement-powered-locallyWed, 16 Sep 2026 14:50:00 GMTAs the government looks to shift power closer to communities, Lisa Dodd-Mayne, Executive Director of Partnerships and Place at Sport England, sets out how local knowledge and national investment can work together to get more people active — and why c...Sport Englandhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/getting-people-active-national-movement-powered-locallyCredit: Adobe Stockhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/labour-friends-lidos-fight-water-companies-support-poolsWed, 16 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMTBritain has just had the summer its lidos were built for.Andrew Pakes MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/labour-friends-lidos-fight-water-companies-support-poolshttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/tax-raid-britains-high-streets-leisure-venues-cannot-affordWed, 16 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTUp to 16,000 jobs. Nearly 1,500 betting shops. As many as 34 casinos. That is what EY modelling suggests would be lost if ministers follow the Social Market Foundation's advice and raise Machine Games Duty to 40 per cent - and the Treasury could end ...Betting and Gaming Councilhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/tax-raid-britains-high-streets-leisure-venues-cannot-affordhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/millom-town-deal-milestone-historic-old-bank-work-completeWed, 16 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTA major project in Millom has reached a milestone, with work now complete on the town's historic Old Bank building. Sellafield Ltdhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/millom-town-deal-milestone-historic-old-bank-work-completehttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/labour-mps-refuse-back-wandsworth-council-funding-challengeTue, 15 Sep 2026 17:30:00 GMTWandsworth’s three Labour MPs have refused to back the Conservative-run council’s formal challenge against the government’s cuts to local authority funding, as the borough faces a record rise in council tax.Zoe Crowtherhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/labour-mps-refuse-back-wandsworth-council-funding-challengeMarsha De Cordova, Rosena Allin-Khan, and Fleur Anderson are the Labour MPs representing the constituencies in the London Borough of Wandsworth (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/members/article/civil-society-partnership-deliver-new-governments-agendaTue, 15 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe government’s ambition to put more power in the hands of local communities will depend on the strength of civil society. Indeed, as Jack Wakefield, Head of Policy at Social Investment Business, shows, investment in civil society will be vital for ...Social Investment Businesshttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/civil-society-partnership-deliver-new-governments-agendaBonny Downs Community Association, in London, has been helping their local area since 1998https://www.politicshome.com/members/article/tech-giants-product-safety-bluster-adds-insult-injuryFri, 11 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTCountless Which? investigations have exposed dangerous or potentially lethal products being sold to UK consumers on online marketplaces. We are routinely told by these companies that safety is a priority, but the mountain of evidence we have accumula...Which?https://www.politicshome.com/members/article/tech-giants-product-safety-bluster-adds-insult-injuryhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/criminal-gangs-dont-care-westminsters-smoking-banFri, 11 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTWith the implementation of the Tobacco and Vapes Act on the horizon, BAT UK warns prohibition could drive consumers towards criminal gangs, undermine responsible retailers and weaken progress towards a smokeless future built on choice, regulation and...BAT UKhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/criminal-gangs-dont-care-westminsters-smoking-banCredit: Adobe Stockhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/effective-obesity-strategies-harness-power-family-influenceThu, 10 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMTAs the challenge of childhood obesity persists, Dr Sarah-Elizabeth Bennett, Senior Nutritionist at Slimming World examines the vital role of families and communities in obesity care and preventionSlimming Worldhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/effective-obesity-strategies-harness-power-family-influencehttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/ministers-want-ease-cost-living-stop-policies-colliding-checkoutWed, 09 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMTThe Prime Minister has promised to give families more “breathing room” on the cost of living. With household budgets still under pressure, that is a welcome priority.Suntory Beverage & Food GB&Ihttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/ministers-want-ease-cost-living-stop-policies-colliding-checkoutCredit: Adobe Stockhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/east-bank-unique-model-doesntTue, 08 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTInvesting in cultural and creative collaboration is a route to renewalEast Bankhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/east-bank-unique-model-doesntEast Bank’s first joint, free public festival in Summer 2026, The Music is Black Festival (Image credit: Rahil Verma)https://www.politicshome.com/members/article/essential-aggregates-national-renewalThu, 03 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe Mineral Products Association's new Annual Mineral Planning Survey 2025 reveals the need for the government to bolster key aggregate mineral supply levels to deliver its plan for national renewalMineral Products Associationhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/essential-aggregates-national-renewalhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/st-leger-turns-250-partnership-supporting-racing-protectedWed, 02 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTAs Parliament marks 250 years of the St Leger, Grainne Hurst of the Betting and Gaming Council and Martin Cruddace of Arena Racing Company argue that the future of British racing is closely tied to the health of the regulated betting industry, and wa...Betting and Gaming Councilhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/st-leger-turns-250-partnership-supporting-racing-protectedCredit: Adobe Stockhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/andy-burnham-offers-devolution-deal-all-regionsTue, 01 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMTAndy Burnham has offered devolution deals to all parts of the UK in his first House of Commons statement as Prime Minister.Zoe Crowtherhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/andy-burnham-offers-devolution-deal-all-regionshttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/middlesbrough-greater-police-resources-real-opportunitiesTue, 01 Sep 2026 16:21:00 GMTMiddlesbrough is the second most deprived local authority in England – effective policing is only part of making communities saferAndy McDonald MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/middlesbrough-greater-police-resources-real-opportunities29 August 2026: Middlesbrough and West Bromwich Albion players observe a minutes silence in memory of PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough | Image by: PA Images / Alamyhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/tory-councils-challenge-government-london-funding-cutsTue, 01 Sep 2026 11:45:00 GMTExclusive: Westminster and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea are set to follow Wandsworth in formally appealing cuts to local government following revelations over mammoth council tax rises.Matilda Martin and Zoe Crowtherhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/tory-councils-challenge-government-london-funding-cuts(Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/members/article/british-seaside-moment-lets-wasteTue, 01 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTArcades, piers and seafront amusements offer affordable fun while sustaining jobs, heritage and community life in coastal towns across the countryBactahttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/british-seaside-moment-lets-wasteCredit: Adobe Stockhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/tories-poised-to-formally-challenge-government-over-london-council-tax-risesWed, 26 Aug 2026 12:40:00 GMTExclusive: Wandsworth Council and the Conservative Party are preparing to formally appeal cuts to local government funding after PoliticsHome revealed that the South London borough was preparing to raise council tax by 160 per cent.Zoe Crowther and Matilda Martinhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/tories-poised-to-formally-challenge-government-over-london-council-tax-risesShadow secretary for local government James Cleverly (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/devolution-must-go-even-deeperSun, 23 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMTOur data shows there is political ground to be won in not stopping at mayors and regions.Nick Plumbhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/devolution-must-go-even-deeperhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/good-growth-every-postcode-means-building-homes-workforce-deliverWed, 19 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTBritain is building fewer homes than it needs. NHBC Chief Executive Paul Turner argues that funding certainty from government must be matched with a focus on training skilled workers to deliver quality homesNHBChttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/good-growth-every-postcode-means-building-homes-workforce-deliverhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/security-military-spending-british-workersTue, 18 Aug 2026 15:05:00 GMTIf you ask your average person on the street where I grew up what security means to them, you won't get a lecture about defence policy or military strategy. You'll hear something much simpler.Jo Gradyhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/security-military-spending-british-workersWakefield town centre (Alamy)