The Progressive Alliance which runs Milton Keynes City Council is set to launch a £500,000 support package to help people who are suffering during the cost-of-living crisis.
The Progressive Alliance is calling on the Government to step up and provide better financial support for struggling families, following the news that average household energy bills could soar to £3,615 this winter.
Over 28,000 sessions have been booked by local families as part of the Summer of Play, which has launched across the city this week.
New analysis by the Progressive Alliance, based on July's NHS waiting lists data, shows that the number of people stuck on the wait list at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Trust has increased by 318% since 2012 This trend has been seen across the nation, as there are more than 6.6 million people stuck on NHS wait lists - which is the highest that its ever been.
The Progressive Alliance has welcomed the news that millions of pounds are being spent locally thanks to the Council's More for MK procurement scheme, which has now marked the end of its first year.
Two of the city's most-used grid roads have been given the 'golden' treatment by the Council's highways team, with more major roads set to be improved later this year.
