https://www.politicshome.com/communities/rssenhttps://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/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/getting-people-active-national-movement-powered-locallyTue, 15 Sep 2026 08:00:00 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/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 08:00:00 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)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/democracy-depends-trusted-press-selfregulation-isnt-workingTue, 18 Aug 2026 14:20:00 GMTIPSO in its current form is not fit for purpose.Lord Wattshttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/democracy-depends-trusted-press-selfregulation-isnt-workinghttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/wildfires-did-not-get-proper-attention-until-south-impacted-says-labour-mpTue, 18 Aug 2026 11:45:00 GMTIt wasn't until wildfires affected the South of England that the issue started to receive the attention it deserves, the Labour MP who leads the Wildfires All-Party Parliamentary Group has said.Matilda Martinhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/wildfires-did-not-get-proper-attention-until-south-impacted-says-labour-mpEngland has battled wildfires in recent months after the hottest summer on record (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/wandsworth-council-preparing-country-biggest-ever-council-tax-riseMon, 17 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMTExclusive: Wandsworth Council in south London is preparing England's biggest ever council tax rise, which could be as much as 160 per cent, PoliticsHome understands.Matilda Martinhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/wandsworth-council-preparing-country-biggest-ever-council-tax-risehttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/word-devolution-needs-to-mean-something-to-peopleSun, 16 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMTDevolution needs public buy-in. Public buy-in needs effective storytelling.Maeve Schafferhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/word-devolution-needs-to-mean-something-to-peoplehttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/whitehall-forcing-councils-fund-todays-housing-crisis-2011-moneyThu, 13 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMTImagine if every government department had to pay today’s prices for the goods and services it needs, only for the Treasury to reimburse it according to what they cost in January 2011.Jason Perryhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/whitehall-forcing-councils-fund-todays-housing-crisis-2011-moneyHomeless families march in Parliament Street, October 2022 (Credit: Vuk Valcic/ZUMA Press Wire/Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/vape-shops-need-planning-permission-burnhams-high-street-reformMon, 10 Aug 2026 22:30:00 GMTVape shops will need to secure planning permission before opening in reforms that Andy Burnham has said will help reverse “decades of decline” on Britain’s high streets. Matilda Martinhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/vape-shops-need-planning-permission-burnhams-high-street-reformBritain's high streets have faced increasing pressures in recent years (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/burnham-still-needs-to-sell-devolution-to-publicSun, 09 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMTCommunicating who pays and what it delivers will be key to winning over uncertain voters.Rachel Brisleyhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/burnham-still-needs-to-sell-devolution-to-publichttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/west-yorkshire-mayor-visits-cceps-wakefield-site-following-counter-cultures-campaign-launchFri, 07 Aug 2026 14:53:00 GMTTracy Brabin tours manufacturing facility featured in Coca-Cola Great Britain’s Counter Cultures campaign, which celebrates local vocational careersCoca-Cola Europacific Partnershttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/west-yorkshire-mayor-visits-cceps-wakefield-site-following-counter-cultures-campaign-launch