Articles by Emily Twinch
Schools Bill criticised by commissioner
By Emily Twinch | 27 January 2025
The children’s commissioner has criticised Labour’s schools Bill, arguing it does not include det...
Knowsley leaving children 'being harmed or at risk'
By Emily Twinch | 21 January 2025
Regulator Ofsted has rated Knowsley MBC’s children’s services inadequate, warning the council was...
Ombudsman struggles to allocate cases
By Emily Twinch | 17 December 2024
A 15% increase in complaints received by the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman in the la...
'Budgetary pressures' force plea to Government
By Emily Twinch | 16 December 2024
Councillors at Labour-led Cheshire East Council have agreed to ask the Government for two more ye...
Mayors can transform towns and cities with more powers and funding, says report
By Emily Twinch | 12 December 2024
Metro mayors need greater powers and funding so they can achieve their potential for driving rege...
Reeves reforms could lead to higher returns, Welsh pension funds say
By Emily Twinch | 11 December 2024
A collaboration of eight local government pension scheme (LGPS) funds in Wales has said making ce...
Police take 'no further action' against Croydon officers
By Emily Twinch | 05 December 2024
Police have decided to ‘take no further action at this stage' against former Croydon LBC officers...
Devolution would help skills 'mismatch' - report
By Emily Twinch | 03 December 2024
Central Government should give local areas greater powers over skills policies to address the ‘mi...
Social worker safety put at risk by policy changes
By Emily Twinch | 03 December 2024
Policy changes reducing police presence at mental health incidents are putting the safety of soci...
Reform: Oflog should become local audit system leader
By Emily Twinch | 02 December 2024
The Government body in charge of councils’ performance in England should be extended so it become...
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