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Health secretary blames Westminster politics for plight of social care

By Martin Ford | 04 July 2019

Health secretary Matt Hancock has conceded ‘we should have fixed social care by now’ in a speech ...

MPs 'not listening' after Panorama social care documentary

By Martin Ford | 03 July 2019

Westminster politicians are still not listening to councils, according to the council leader who ...

A case of cuts and a confidence crisis

By Martin Ford | 02 July 2019

The Association of Directors of Adult Social Services’ annual survey reveals a pessimistic sector...

LGA seeks action to match 'warm words' over asylum seeker support

By Martin Ford | 02 July 2019

A ‘step change’ in relations between Government and council over accommodating asylum seekers is ...

Shetland Islands' spending 'unsustainable'

By Martin Ford | 02 July 2019

Spending at Shetland Islands Council has been labelled ‘unsustainable’ by an external auditor.

Improvement notice handed to Hull children's services

By Martin Ford | 01 July 2019

Hull City Council children’s services have been issued with an improvement notice from the Depart...

Interim chief appointed at Rushcliffe BC

By Martin Ford | 01 July 2019

Kath Marriott has assumed the role as Rushcliffe BC’s new interim chief executive today.

Ombudsman warns councils over hidden disabilities

By Martin Ford | 01 July 2019

Councils are being urged to check their procedures to avoid disadvantaging people with ‘hidden di...

Review into Northamptonshire highways contract announced

By Martin Ford | 28 June 2019

A review into Northamptonshire CC’s highways contract with KierWSP has been launched.

Worthing agrees modular housing deal with Swedish firm

By Martin Ford | 28 June 2019

A Swedish modular homebuilder has secured its first agreement in the UK for a decade with Worthin...