POLITICS

Phillipson open to Government funding local grooming inquiries

By Dan Peters | 08 January 2025

Ministers have promised the Government will ‘take whatever steps necessary to keep children safe’...

PEOPLE

Chief to depart council after 20 years' service

By Martin Ford | 08 January 2025

Rugby BC's chief executive, Mannie Ketley is to step down from her role.

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SEN expansion could be costly - IFS

By Dan Peters | 08 January 2025

The Government’s long-term desire to expand special educational needs (SEN) provision in mainstre...

REORGANISATION

Rayner rejects reorganisation 'distraction' claim

By Martin Ford | 07 January 2025

Deputy prime minister Angela Rayner has denied that local government reorganisation will impact o...

IMPROVEMENT

Peers praise 'effective and visible' Croydon leadership

By Dan Peters | 07 January 2025

FINANCE

Wirral auditor issues statutory notice

By Martin Ford | 07 January 2025

Auditors have raised the alarm over Wirral MBC’s finances as it fights to avoid issuing a section...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Jay distances herself from fresh inquiry calls

By Dan Peters | 06 January 2025

The former head of a national inquiry into child sexual abuse has warned against ‘politicising’ t...

SOCIAL CARE

Councils to be 'accountable' for care improvements as commission launched

By Paul Marinko | 03 January 2025

The Government intends to hold councils ‘accountable’ for improving care in their areas as part o...

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Bumper profits for SEN private providers

By Paul Marinko | 02 January 2025

Revenue at privately-run special schools has reportedly soared as councils continue to battle to ...

PEOPLE

St Helens chief executive to retire

By Martin Ford | 02 January 2025

St Helens MBC chief executive Kath O’Dwyer has announced she is to retire later this year.