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HOUSING
Ombudsman uncovers 'systemic failings' at Lewisham
By William Eichler | 07 October 2025
An investigation into Lewisham LBC has exposed widespread failings in how the authority manages housing repairs, complaints and properties.
IMPROVEMENT
Safeguarding failure at Haringey
By William Eichler | 02 October 2025
The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has exposed a major safeguarding failure at Haring...
PEOPLE
Walker to step down after five years
By Dan Peters | 18 September 2025
Chief executive of Herefordshire Council, Paul Walker, has announced he will step down from the r...
REGULATION
Tandridge hit with worst social housing rating
By Dan Peters | 17 September 2025
The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has today issued the worst C4 grading to Tandridge DC.
FINANCE
Shropshire declares 'financial emergency'
By Dan Peters | 11 September 2025
Shropshire Council has declared a ‘financial emergency’ as it seeks to avoid effective bankruptcy.
BIRMINGHAM
Brum bin workers back further strike action
By Izzy Lepone | 03 September 2025
Bin workers in Birmingham have voted ‘overwhelmingly’ to extend strike action until spring, trade...
SEND
Fixing the Broken Promise: The North East and the SEND Crisis
By Nick Kemp | 28 August 2025
Nick Kemp says SEND services are in crisis, especially in the North East. He believes a regional ...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Back on track for families
By Jeanette Richards | 18 August 2025
When Jeanette Richards took up her executive director of children’s services’ post at Bury Counci...
ADULT SOCIAL CARE
CQC: Stronger leadership needed to improve Blackpool's inadequate adult social care
By Joe Lepper | 07 August 2025
The Care Quality Commission has rated Blackpool Council’s adult social care inadequate, warning t...
HUMAN RESOURCES
Council fired officers after overspend concerns
By William Eichler | 29 July 2025
Dorset Council fired 11 council officers due to concerns over a lack of compliance with financial...
INTERVENTION
Concern over London borough's improvement 'buy-in'
By Martin Ford | 15 July 2025
Envoys have questioned the commitment of councillors and staff to the ‘improvement journey’ at To...
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