News The MJ
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Demand for SEND support rises by quarter
June 29, 2022
The Local Government Association has urged the Government to scrap high needs deficits to help meet demand from children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
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Gove says new body will 'shine light' on sector failures and successes
June 28, 2022
Michael Gove has reaffirmed his plans to ‘shine a light’ on both the failures and successes of councils with a new Office for Local Government.
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Councillors quitting 'increasingly toxic' environment
June 28, 2022
Death threats, stalking and spitting are leading to councillors quitting an ‘increasingly toxic’ political environment.
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Campaigners call for ’20-minute neighbourhoods’ to cut emissions
June 28, 2022
All new homes should be within 10 minutes’ walk from shops and schools if the UK is to reduce its carbon emissions, sustainable transport campaigners have argued.
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Councils told to improve on diversity
June 28, 2022
Councils have a 'really bad brand and reputation issue’ and must get better at attracting talented and diverse staff, a panel has heard.
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Council hosting monument decries Windrush funding
June 28, 2022
The council hosting the new national Windrush monument has decried the lack of Government funding for an annual day celebrating those who came to Britain.
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Telford & Wrekin named Council of the Year at MJ Awards
June 28, 2022
Telford & Wrekin Council has claimed the biggest prize of the day at The MJ Achievement Awards 2022.
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Monkeypox increasing pressure on overstretched services
June 27, 2022
Directors of public health have warned of growing pressures on sexual health services due to people presenting with potential symptoms of monkeypox.
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Commissioners to oversee strategic decisions at Nottingham
June 27, 2022
Commissioners are to oversee strategic decisions at Nottingham City Council amid fears of ‘further serious issues’ on the scale that led to a section 114.
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London Councils appoints new director
June 27, 2022
Piali Das Gupta has been announced as a new strategy director at the organisation.
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Adult social care inspections ahead
June 24, 2022
Whitehall officials are drawing up a controversial adult social care inspections system after the passing of a new law.
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Auditors praise department for evaluation
June 24, 2022
The National Audit Office (NAO) has praised the Department for Education’s (DfE) approach in evaluating the local authority children’s social care projects it funds.
