A step closer to truly accessible public sector websites Digital inclusion for local councils is no longer an option, it’s a legal requirement, writes Hilary Stephenson Professional Services
Simon Hart appointed new Welsh Secretary Simon Hart appointed new Welsh Secretary Simon Hart, the MP for Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire, has been named the new Welsh Secretary.
Oxford pledges to become net zero in 2020 Oxford pledges to become net zero in 2020 Oxford City Council has set out the next steps it will take - including budget allocation - to become a zero carbon council and city.
Northerners urged to be wary of 'glib' Tory promises Northerners urged to be wary of 'glib' Tory promises Andy Burnham has urged new Tory voters in the north to be wary of promises to invest in the region’s infrastructure.
CIPFA launches local government Financial Resilience Index CIPFA launches local government Financial Resilience Index CIPFA has released an online tool showing high levels of financial resilience across local authorities in England.
Communities missing out on community farm benefits Communities missing out on community farm benefits CPRE has said that council-owned county farms are in terminal decline, meaning future generations of young farmers won’t benefit.
New guidance on restraint and seclusion in schools New guidance on restraint and seclusion in schools The guidance from the Scottish government will explain the lawful use of restraint and seclusion for local authorities and schools
Slight fall in the number of MPs who attended university Slight fall in the number of MPs who attended university The study found that MPs going to Oxbridge has dropped by three per cent, to 19 per cent
Views sought on Scotland's Low Emission Zones Views sought on Scotland's Low Emission Zones The second consultation on Scotland’s Low Emission Zones seeks views on enforcement, penalties, and national exemptions.
Top five "environmentally-conscious" cities revealed Top five "environmentally-conscious" cities revealed The study by comparethemarket.com looked at the percentage of recycled waste, searches for ‘recycling centre’ and ‘electric cars’, air quality and number of parks.
