Care system in England is struggling to cope

The Children’s Commissioner has found that the number of children in care aged 13 or over rose by 21 per cent between 2013 and 2018.

Combined authorities take control of adult education budgets

The six mayoral combined authorities and the Greater London Authority are now accountable for administering adult education budgets.

Javid announces £2.1bn for no-deal Brexit preparation

Newly appointed Chancellor Sajid Javid has announced an immediate funding boost to help get the UK ready for Brexit on 31 October.

Children’s services top complaint against councils

The annual review of local government complaints for 2018-19 has been published, with a third concerning children services.

New clean air plan for Cornwall

Cornwall Council is proposing a new clean air strategy which includes plans to speed up the switch to ultra-low emission vehicles.

London boroughs seek to turbocharge council housebuilding

London Councils has urged the government to deliver a boost of historic proportions to local authorities’ ability to build new homes.

National alcohol ‘epidemic’ not being tackled

Ongoing cuts to alcohol rehabilitation services are leading to a ‘national epidemic’ of alcohol-related problems not being tackled.

Schools in violent areas should have police officers

Home Affairs Committee has claimed that schools in areas with a higher risk of youth violence should be given dedicated police officers.

£230 million green deal bid for Liverpool submitted

Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson has submitted a bid for a £230 million ‘Green City Deal’ to tackle climate change in the city.

Attainment gap widens for disadvantaged pupils

Progress to close the achievement gap for poorer pupils in England's secondary schools is reaching a ‘standstill’.

Northamptonshire council 'failing to keep children safe'

Northamptonshire County Council's children's services has been found to be ‘failing to keep children safe’.

Coastal communities face decline in young residents

Four in 10 coastal communities in England could see a decline in the number of residents aged under 30 by the year 2039.

£10 million for Bath’s Clean Air Zone

£10 million will help reduce the impact of Bath & North East Somerset Council’s Clean Air Zone on businesses and residents.

New devolution proposals for One Yorkshire

New proposals have been presented to the new Prime Minister to create a pathway to a full One Yorkshire devolution deal in 2022.

WMCA seeks reduction in carbon emissions by 2022

The West Midlands Combined Authority has set new climate change targets to reduce carbon emissions across the region.

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