Jamie Hailstone and Dan Peters
More cross-agency help needed
Care bosses have called for more cross-agency support to help vulnerable children as figures revealed a sharp rise in referrals to social care.
Sandwell leader gives Christmas deadline for combined authority
The leader of Sandwell MBC has warned he may look at joining forces with other councils if plans for a Greater Birmingham combined authority do not materialise by Christmas.
Wolverhampton to consider outsourcing social care
Wolverhampton City Council has revealed plans to outsource some social care services as part of its latest budget proposals.