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CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Calls for more funding as child abuse increases

By Martin Ford | 20 August 2021

Incidents involving death or serious harm to a child have risen in the past year, leading to call...

PAY

Three unions head to pay ballots

By Martin Ford | 20 August 2021

Unions have recommended members reject the pay offer tabled to local government workers.

ENVIRONMENT

Council's deputy leader falls victim to nuclear waste row

By Martin Ford | 19 August 2021

Hartlepool Council’s Cllr Mike Young has resigned after meeting the body behind a planned radioac...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Oldham MBC to bring in interim chief executive

By Martin Ford | 19 August 2021

Councillors will vote on a recommendation to appoint Harry Catherall next week.

LEGAL

Court ruling spurs boroughs to find accomodation for arrested children

By Martin Ford | 18 August 2021

Councils in London are to provide new accommodation facilities for children in police custody aft...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

School transport contractor axed over safeguarding concerns

By Martin Ford | 18 August 2021

Birmingham City Council said the contract had been terminated following a breach of terms.

WHITEHALL

Croydon calls for asylum support funds to stave off intervention

By Martin Ford | 18 August 2021

The council is facing the prospect of Government intervention as it grapples with a multi-million...

WHITEHALL

Councils 'stand ready' to support refugees

By Martin Ford | 18 August 2021

Local authorities have pledged to provide support to thousands of people fleeing Afghanistan

HUMAN RESOURCES

Workforce churn will continue for some time, say sector experts

By Martin Ford | 18 August 2021

Recruitment experts have warned the COVID-19 pandemic could mean workforce churn in the sector pe...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to end chief sharing

By Martin Ford | 17 August 2021

Councillors are expected to agree to make separate chief executive appointments in meetings to ta...

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