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Councils warned to get tough on failing schools

By Dominic Browne | 29 November 2012

Local authorities were this week told to tackle failing schools – or face government intervention...

LGA raises concerns over fostering storm

By Dominic Browne | 28 November 2012

Mainstream political affiliations 'should not be a barrier' to foster care, the Local Government ...

LGA: councils 'essential' to invest in transport infrastructure

By Dominic Browne | 28 November 2012

Councils are 'essential' to successful investment in transport infrastructure, the LGA claimed in...

Capita poised for £320m Barnet services contract

By Dominic Browne | 28 November 2012

Capita has been named as the preferred bidder to manage Barnet LBC's back office services in a £3...

CQC report highlights nursing home 'failings'

By Dominic Browne | 27 November 2012

More than one in ten nursing homes fail to give residents respectful levels of care, while around...

Rotherham move fosters resentment

By Dominic Browne | 27 November 2012

A decision by Rotherham MBC to remove three foster children from a couple because of their member...

Scottish Government denies plans to merge local authorities

By Dominic Browne | 26 November 2012

The Scottish Government has denied it plans to merge local authorities saying it favours 'closer ...

Top union rejects plan to amalgamate LGPS funds

By Dominic Browne | 22 November 2012

Proposals to merge Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) funds have been dismissed by a major pu...

Further cuts fear as town halls fail to meet budgets

By Dominic Browne | 22 November 2012

More than one in 10 councils could struggle to meet their 2012-13 budgets, raising the prospect o...

Councils urged to probe any allegations of child sex abuse

By Dominic Browne | 22 November 2012

The Office of the Children’s Commissioner urges councils to investigate potential sexual exploita...