Gender inequality means local government ‘not fit for the future’

Local government is ‘not fit for the future’ as a result of outdated gender attitudes, a new report says.

Council and Carillon contract made

Oxfordshire County Council has ended an agreement with Carillion that sees Carillion provide many services on the council’s behalf.

Position papers on Brexit published by government

Position papers outlining how the UK will negotiate on important issues related to Brexit have been published.

Cost of training public sector staff reduced

Organisations across the public sector are set to make big savings on the cost of training and developing their staff.

Government responds about cyber security and data

The government has made plans to strengthen the NHS and social care organisations against cyber attacks and protect patient data.

New funding to tackle gang related violence

The Home Office has announced a further funding of almost £100,000 to tackle the issues around gang violence.

Local government must change, new report says

Councils will have to change the way they operate if they are to cope with the challenges and risks facing them, a new report says.

UK unemployment falls to 1.49 million

UK unemployment has fallen by 64,000 to 1.49 million, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows.

Cuts planned to public health budgets

Central government cuts have forced councils to reduce planned spending on public health services, a new analysis shows.

‘Housing First’ game-changer for homelessness

‘Housing First’ is shown to be cheaper and more effective than the current approach to long-term homelessness, a new report finds.

Javid sets straight his views of local government

Sajid Javid has readdressed his views of local government, saying he ‘loves’ what they do for the country.

East of Bath Park & Ride plans cancelled

Bath & North East Somerset Council has announced that plans for an east of Bath Park & Ride will not go ahead on either sites B or F.

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