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.

Less than half revamped council websites pass usability test

Fewer than half of the council websites revamped between 2016 and 2017 have passed key performance tests carried out by Socitm.

New tender pack makes it ‘easier than ever’ to become a government supplier

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) is making it easier for companies to supply to government by launching a new, simplified tender pack.

New efforts to reduce air pollution in Oxford

Oxford City Council is planning to install electric vehicle charging points for taxis in an effort to reduce air pollution.

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