As a former schoolteacher, I’ve seen first-hand how the prevalence of disposable vapes has increased. The necessity for tackling under-age use of vapes is one that I am sure local authorities, schools and parents will all welcome.

The Labour Government has consistently championed fair funding to ensure better services across the country, and I am pleased to see this commitment materialising in the form of £27 million…

The importance of this Local Plan cannot be overstated, as it will shape the future of our communities by balancing new housing needs with sustainability, placemaking, and investment opportunities…