Articles by Laura Sharman
Nottingham hits back at 'bankruptcy' claims
By Laura Sharman | 10 December 2020
Nottingham City Council has refuted claims that it is on the verge of bankruptcy.
New guidance to help councils scrutinise services for children in care
By Laura Sharman | 10 December 2020
Councils have been urged to review their services for looked after children after a report highli...
Public health cuts biggest in North East
By Laura Sharman | 09 December 2020
The Midlands and the North have suffered the biggest public health cuts in England, new analysis ...
Sandwell's outsourced refuse workers secure back pay deal
By Laura Sharman | 07 December 2020
Refuse workers in Sandwell are set to receive substantial back pay following intervention by trad...
Spending on libraries drops by £20m in past year
By Laura Sharman | 04 December 2020
The total spend on British libraries has fallen by nearly £20m in the past financial year, new fi...
Jenrick outlines fast track planning service for public buildings
By Laura Sharman | 04 December 2020
Councils will have a legal duty to make decisions on new schools and hospitals within 10 weeks un...
Whitehall failing to harness councils' enthusiasm on climate action
By Laura Sharman | 04 December 2020
The Government will fail to meet its 2050 net zero carbon target without working in partnership w...
Spending Review: NHS receives £3bn funding boost
By Laura Sharman | 25 November 2020
The chancellor has announced £18bn will be spent on preventative coronavirus measures next year, ...
Tougher tier system unveiled under COVID winter plan
By Laura Sharman | 24 November 2020
Every area of England will be placed into a tougher tier-system under the Government’s COVID wint...
Councils have 'serious concerns' over protecting rough sleepers this winter
By Laura Sharman | 24 November 2020
Some councils will face the 'difficult choice' of leaving people to sleep rough or placing them i...
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