Stevenage Borough Council consults children about their local play areas. 90% increase in satisfaction and a big reduction in vandalism. South Tyneside Council refuses planning permission for fast food outlets near to schools. In Rotherham play parks are smoke free to make smoking invisible to children.

Bradford runs a doorstep Covid-19 testing service. A team delivers the tests and takes time to explain how to use them. The test return rate is 99%. Lambeth Council leads HIV prevention work across London, increasing early testing and promoting prevention choices. Aim is to end new infections within nine…

It’s not just Labour Councils that want to look after the health of their neighbours. Lots of our members do too. The Labour Party is spearheading a campaign to recruit as many volunteers as possible to help with the roll out of Covid-19 vaccines. Members of South East Cambridgeshire Labour…

Gateshead Council helped set up a sporting club that provides sports training to children and adults with disabilities. There’s a strong partnership with Newcastle United. One athlete won two gold medals at the 2019 Special Olympics World Games. In Coventry, the Council has made it easier for people to know…