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Third sector hailed as key to greater council-NHS unity

By Jamie Hailstone | 04 December 2013

Third sector organisations can help bridge the gap between councils and the NHS, a national chari...

Social work concern five years after Baby P

By Jamie Hailstone | 04 December 2013

A group of MPs has warned the ability of social workers to keep children safe from harm has dimin...

Birmingham praised for war on payday lenders

By Jamie Hailstone | 04 December 2013

A leading think tank has praised Birmingham City Council for ‘channelling the spirit’ of former m...

Councils seek tougher laws for beggars

By Jamie Hailstone | 04 December 2013

Councils have demanded fresh powers to deal with ‘aggressive beggars’.

Carillion scoops Sunderland regeneration deal

By Jamie Hailstone | 04 December 2013

Sunderland City Council has chosen a consortium led by Carillion and Igloo Regeneration for a new...

Judicial review go-ahead over council loan

By Jamie Hailstone | 04 December 2013

The owners of Coventry City Football Club have won their application for a judicial review into a...

£700m joint venture to build 2,000 homes

By Jamie Hailstone | 04 December 2013

More than 2,000 homes are expected to be built in partnership with Liverpool and Salford councils...

CQC unveils new mental health approach

By Jamie Hailstone | 02 December 2013

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has unveiled its new approach to inspecting mental health servi...

Charity warns of postcode lottery for care after Government map published

By Jamie Hailstone | 29 November 2013

The Alzheimer’s Society has warned wide variations in care standards for people with dementia are...

Urban Cores scheme boosted by £60m loan

By Jamie Hailstone | 27 November 2013

The Treasury has given the green light to a £60m loan to the North East Local Enterprise Partners...