Oxfordshire to replicate children’s social care success

An approach that has changed the way children’s social care operates in Hertfordshire is set to be adopted by Oxfordshire CC.

Birmingham bids to become a Tree City of the World

Discussions to establish Birmingham as the first officially designated ‘Tree City’ of the UK are being held.

Newcastle hosts conference on green spaces

Newcastle City Council has hosted a national conference looking at the future of parks and how councils can protect and develop them.

£135 million investment in health research

The NHS will form new partnerships to solve some of the biggest issues facing health and social care over the next five years.

£4 million of new investment into Grimsby

The government has unveiled nearly £4 million of new investment into Grimsby as part of the next phase of its pioneering Town Deal.

Use retirement communities to meet housing needs

Retirement communities have a major role to play in meeting the housing and care needs of our ageing population.

Academy school success celebrated by DfE

80,000 more children are now studying in good or outstanding sponsored academies, according to new government statistics.

Comprehensive DRS could provide £2bn boost

A comprehensive deposit return scheme for plastic bottles, cans and glass could boost the economy by £2 billion.

Independent review into council audits

Communities Secretary James Brokenshire has launched a review into the quality of local authority audits.

Review for youth service guidance launched

A review of the guidance for councils which sets out how they should secure services for young people has been launched.

West of Britain powerhouse ‘waiting to happen’

A new report has highlighted the potential for a new economic powerhouse in the west of Britain.

Budget gap of up to £15m for East Sussex

A new report from East Sussex County Council has found that the authority will face a budget gap of up to £15 million in 2020/21.

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