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CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Director recalls 'huge shock' of child abuse scandal

By Martin Ford | 19 November 2018

A council criticised for failings over a historic child sexual exploitation (CSE) ring has warned...

PLANNING

Former minister calls for end to 'toxic' permitted development

By Martin Ford | 19 November 2018

The planning system is failing to address public concerns in its current state, a former housing ...

LONDON COUNCILS

Directors give verdict on how to solve London housing crisis

By Martin Ford | 17 November 2018

Local authority directors laid out how the capital’s housing crisis can be tackled at the London ...

FINANCE

Politicians come to defence of capital against 'anti-London bias'

By Martin Ford | 17 November 2018

Politicians have bridged the party divide in defence of London local government.

LONDON COUNCILS

One in three Londoners trust councils

By Martin Ford | 17 November 2018

Just over a third of people living in London trust their local authority, according to a new poll.

FINANCE

Shadow minister: tax increases not enough to solve care funding crisis

By Martin Ford | 16 November 2018

Increased taxes alone may not be enough to bridge the social care spending gap, a shadow minister...

DEVOLUTION

Burnham calls for transfer of powers from 'dysfunctional' Westminster

By Martin Ford | 16 November 2018

The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has called for further devolution of powers to loc...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Pressure piled on children's secretary over funding

By Martin Ford | 15 November 2018

Councils have increased pressure on children and families secretary Nadhim Zahawi to secure more ...

FINANCE

Social care projects to explore biometrics and exoskeletons

By Martin Ford | 15 November 2018

Projects exploring how exoskeletons and biometrics could be used in social care have been announc...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Warnings of 'bun fights' and help offered to Hancock at conference

By Martin Ford | 14 November 2018

Funding woes dominated the opening speeches of the National Children and Adults Services conferen...

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