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SEND
SEND deficits to hit £10bn by 2028
By Martin Ford | 13 October 2026
Deficits relating to special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) services are set to balloon to £10.4bn over the next two years, new analysis has projected.
SEND
Over 90% of councils get green light for SEND grants
By Martin Ford | 05 October 2026
More than nine in 10 councils will see their deficits for SEND (special educational needs and dis...
FINANCE
Financial reform is crucial, but councils also need a funded transition
By Nina Philippidis | 01 October 2026
Councils need lasting SEND deficit funding and a credible path to reform, says Nina Philippidis.
FINANCE
Local government reorganisation: Can government provide clarity before delay becomes drift?
By Phil Rook | 24 September 2026
A pause in local government reorganisation can support better decisions, but only if it is used p...
FINANCE
Make prevention drive Budget decisions
By Mo Baines | 17 September 2026
A bold chancellor sees prevention may take years, but the long-term rewards of curbing welfare sp...
FINANCE
Social care is main driver of councils' emergency funding requests
By Ann McGauran | 27 July 2026
Social care is ‘taking centre stage’ as the main factor driving councils’ requests for exceptiona...
FINANCE
Councils' financial pressures: The story behind rising EFS demand
By Joanne Pitt | 27 July 2026
Analysis by CIPFA of requests by councils for exceptional financial support (EFS) shows some are ...
IMPROVEMENT
Is public service delivery really dead?
By Ben Page | 22 July 2026
Performance alone does not win public trust. While better outcomes matter, public opinion is shap...
COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK
County Councils Network: The local government priorities for Burnham's premiership
By Simon Edwards | 09 July 2026
Simon Edwards says Andy Burnham has begun fleshing out what his premiership could look like, whil...
SIGOMA
New leadership, shared priorities: SIGOMA's next chapter
By Chris Cooke | 24 June 2026
The upcoming AGM will help shape SIGOMA’s future strategy, says Mayor Chris Cooke.
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Norfolk's vision pays off for children
By Sara Tough | 24 June 2026
Norfolk CC has received the top Ofsted grading for its children’s services department, with outst...
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