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Journalist and content editor with 20+ years specialising in public policy. Still learning.

The Government’s ambitious public health levelling up mission is impossible to meet by its 2035 d...

The District Councils’ Network conference takes place this week. Ann McGauran talks to those who ...

ADCS president outlines immediate financial concerns after Government’s children’s social care st...

Calderdale MBC is embarking on a drive to strengthen its adults’ and children’s social worker tea...

The Government’s response to a flurry of reports on children’s social care will make some things ...

Hammersmith and Fulham LBC has received an ‘Outstanding’ rating for its Youth Justice Service. An...

Local government remains enthusiastic about the English devolution revolution, but challenges lie...

Reform and tackling persistent underfunding are the answers to the litany of problems that beset ...

The Prime Minister’s first speech of 2023 included an emphasis on creating a better-educated and ...

Councils’ reserves have grown to £31bn from £29bn in 2020-21, this year's edition of the Chartere...