Poverty - Page 5

By Jennie Leggat | 07 December 2023

Jennie Leggat highlights the impacts of local government underfunding on people’s health and how ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Under pressure

By Greg Clark | 04 December 2023

Pressures are increasing in every local authority he speaks to, but with the need to bear down on...

SOCIAL CARE

Santa or the Grinch? No quick fix for fail finances

By Heather Jameson | 29 November 2023

Heather Jameson says: 'It all comes back to the same issues over and again for local government. ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Autumn Statement: what lies behind the promises?

By Cllr Adam Hug | 28 November 2023

Despite a few helpful announcements from the chancellor in relation to cost of living and hospita...

AUTUMN STATEMENT

Fulfilling a crucial role for children

By Ann McGauran | 27 November 2023

As directors of children’s services prepare to attend the National Children and Adult Services Co...

AUTUMN STATEMENT

Autumn Statement: end of Household Support Fund leaves gaping hole

By Lynn Perry MBE | 25 November 2023

The Household Support Fund is an essential safety net for families in crisis – removing it means ...

WHITEHALL

Autumn Statement: Living Wage hike places council budgets under pressure

By Mark Conrad | 22 November 2023

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has confirmed the biggest-ever hike in the UK minimum wage – but the move ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Let the citizens decide

By Ross Mudie | 20 November 2023

Ross Mudie asks if the public hold the key to navigating economic challenges – and he highlights ...

HOUSING

Getting Britain building homes

By Cllr Sam Chapman-Allen | 15 November 2023

We need to devise a system which ensures housing is built and we can provide the right mix of hom...

DEVOLUTION

Keeping the faith

By Heather Jameson | 15 November 2023

As local government battles with budgets and rising demand, Heather Jameson spoke to Leeds City C...

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