Government prepares care homes for coronavirus surge
September 18, 2020
Councils will be asked to ‘take strong action’ against care homes that ignore new restrictions on movement as part of the Government’s winter plan for the sector.
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Barrow urged to ‘maintain momentum’
September 18, 2020
New ways of working and increased staff capacity will be required to tackle the challenges faced by Barrow BC, a corporate peer challenge has concluded.
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ADASS issues stark warning as White Paper faces further delays
September 17, 2020
The social care system risks complete breakdown experts have warned as it emerged that the long-awaited White Paper has been delayed again until next year.
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Croydon would have issued s114 'in normal circumstances'
September 17, 2020
Croydon LBC’s £49m total net forecast general fund overspend means it would have had to have issued a Section 114 notice in ‘normal circumstances,’ senior councillors have heard.
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Decisions over miserly income guarantee deal was ministers’ call
September 16, 2020
Local government calls for the income guarantee scheme to cover lost sales, fees and charges from the start of lockdown was knocked back by ministers, The MJ understands.
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No by-elections before May, ministers confirm
September 14, 2020
Ministers have confirmed that no by-elections or neighbourhood planning referendums will take place in England before May.
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Section 114 warning for troubled Thanet
September 14, 2020
The Section 151 officer of troubled Thanet DC has warned he may be forced to issue a Section 114 notice.
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'Rising star' to get new chief executive position
September 16, 2020
Cotswold DC is expected to appoint ‘a rising star in local government’ as it brings back its chief executive position.
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Committee condemns ‘pie-in-the-sky’ cladding promises
September 16, 2020
Thousands of people are at risk because of ‘serious shortcomings’ in the Government’s long-term response to the Grenfell Tower fire, MPs have said.
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