Author Profile

Emily Twinch

Articles by Emily Twinch

Reeves reforms could lead to higher returns, Welsh pension funds say

By Emily Twinch | 11 December 2024

A collaboration of eight local government pension scheme (LGPS) funds in Wales has said making ce...

Police take 'no further action' against Croydon officers

By Emily Twinch | 05 December 2024

Police have decided to ‘take no further action at this stage' against former Croydon LBC officers...

Devolution would help skills 'mismatch' - report

By Emily Twinch | 03 December 2024

Central Government should give local areas greater powers over skills policies to address the ‘mi...

Social worker safety put at risk by policy changes

By Emily Twinch | 03 December 2024

Policy changes reducing police presence at mental health incidents are putting the safety of soci...

Reform: Oflog should become local audit system leader

By Emily Twinch | 02 December 2024

The Government body in charge of councils’ performance in England should be extended so it become...

Council calls for SEND tribunals to consider safety valve arrangements

By Emily Twinch | 26 November 2024

Norfolk CC has called for tribunals handling special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) ap...

Brum staff call for security review

By Emily Twinch | 26 November 2024

Birmingham City Council staff have called for a review of security at their offices after three h...

Kendall: Local government to join up work opportunities

By Emily Twinch | 26 November 2024

Mayors and councils will be given powers to join up services locally to tackle worklessness, the ...

Taking on the house

By Emily Twinch | 13 November 2024

The leaders of Southwark and Sheffield councils talk to Emily Twinch about what the Budget delive...

Government expected to parachute in envoys to oversee Tower Hamlets LBC

By Emily Twinch | 12 November 2024

Government envoys will oversee the management of Tower Hamlets LBC after inspectors found a ‘toxi...