Sue Robb of 4Children talks to Julie Laughton and Alison Britton from the Department for Education about the role of childminders in delivering the 30 hours free entitlement.
23/05/2016 - 12:36
The Department for Communities and Local Government’s (DCLG) £90 million boost for the Great British Coast is now open for businesses to bid on.
23/05/2016 - 12:33
Members of the GMB union at Glasgow City Council have voted to strike over changes to working arrangements, which they claim could cost each worker up to £500 per year.
20/05/2016 - 11:45
The government shared services strategy has delivered savings but has failed to to achieve value for money, according to a report from the National Audit Office (NAO).
20/05/2016 - 11:40
The Local Government Association (LGA) has called for urgent reform of the business rates appeals system, claiming that money set aside to cover the risk of appeals could be better used for local services.
19/05/2016 - 10:50
It was announced in the Queen’s Speech that the saving of millions of pensioners will be better protected under new plans for the Pension Bill.
19/05/2016 - 10:47
Ludlow is expected to lose a number of its public services, after it was announced that Shropshire Council would be withdrawing from discretionary services amid financial concerns.
18/05/2016 - 11:52
The Government Internal Audit Agency (GIAA) has called for the police to investigate alleged fraud over Thanet District Council’s use of a European Union grant.
17/05/2016 - 10:44
Oxfordshire council is at the centre of a row concerning its announcement it will close more than half of its children’s centres.
17/05/2016 - 10:43
Pembrokeshire council is set to approve a planning application submitted by Pembrokeshire Housing Association, in a move that could boost affordable housing in the area.
13/05/2016 - 10:20
The government has launched a consultation on transferring the powers of the Public Works Loan Board (PWLB) to the Treasury, in a move it claims will modernise lending to local authorities.
11/05/2016 - 10:43
According to the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (Ipsa), family members employed by MPs are paid on average £5,600 more than other staff.
09/05/2016 - 11:35
The Department of Health (DoH) has announced a new £15 million fund will be made available for councils to bid for, to provide safe accommodation for people suffering mental health crises in public spaces.
05/05/2016 - 11:48
A new report by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has called on the government to improve its transparency regarding cost and performance data.
05/05/2016 - 11:47
According to housing charity Shelter, the government’s Right to Buy extension is likely to cost the average council in England £26 million per year to fund.
04/05/2016 - 11:42
Charities have urged councils to call off bailiffs pursuing vulnerable residents for council tax debts.
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