Essex launches teacher recruitment campaign

Essex County Council has seen its first cohort of 40 ex-teachers successfully complete the Return to Teaching programme.

https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/news/growing-demand-for-foster-carers/

West Sussex County Council is appealing for people to help give a local child a temporary home in a bid to recruit more foster carers.

Fire safety advice from Hertfordshire services

The fire and rescue services from Hertfordshire County Council are offering businesses safety advice as part of UK Business Safety Week 2017.

Hereford seeks more local involvement in children services

Herefordshire Council is set to consider the future use of its children’s centres as it seeks to meet new demand on services.

Southwark continues pledge on new council homes

Southwark Council has granted planning permission for hundreds of new council homes as part of a programme to build 11,000 in the borough.

West Midlands transport plan approved

The WMCA has approved a £3.4 billion transport blueprint to transform the city’s tram routes, new suburban rail lines, cycle routes and motorways.

Commons vote success for EU repeal bill

MPs in the House of Commons have backed the EU Withdrawal Bill by 326 votes to 290 in the first Parliamentary vote on the Brexit legislation.

Birmingham leader resigns over bins controversy

Birmingham council leader John Clancy has resigned following weeks of criticism over the authority’s handling of industrial action by refuse workers.

Partnership formed to tackle challenges in society

The government, businesses and civil society will be working together in a partnership to identify and develop solutions to societal challenges.

Oxford council trebles its contribution to new build through new Housing Company

A minimum of 2,050 affordable homes are hoped to be built in the city between the current financial year and 2022/23.

Next moves in £1 billion Paddington Village scheme

The next steps in the £1 billion flagship regeneration scheme in Liverpool’s Knowledge Quarter have been outlined in a new report.

Citizens Advice: Universal Credit expansion ‘disaster waiting to happen’

The expansion of Universal Credit is a ‘disaster waiting to happen’, according to government’s flagship welfare reform.

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