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Millions of pounds in extra savings needed in social care, survey reveals

By Paul Marinko | 16 November 2023

Council social care leaders are having to find millions of pounds of extra savings this year as w...

NAO slams progress on adult social care reform

By Paul Marinko | 09 November 2023

The Government’s progress on adult social care reform has been slammed in a damning report by the...

Adult directors reveal limited availability of preventative services as NHS pressures grow

By Paul Marinko | 09 November 2023

Adult social care directors have highlighted the limited availability of preventative services as...

King's Speech: Increased funding for mental health and smoking cessation

By Paul Marinko | 07 November 2023

The King’s Speech has promised ministers will invest at least £2.3bn a year so an extra two milli...

Government trust in councils key to devolution

By Paul Marinko | 24 October 2023

Most interviewees for a report on why UK's regional policy hasn't worked were unconvinced about f...

Jones warns of s114 impact

By Paul Marinko | 19 October 2023

The lead commissioner for Thurrock and Slough councils has warned fellow chief executives of the ...

No prospect of sector spending boost after General Election

By Paul Marinko | 18 October 2023

Council chief executives have been told Whitehall spending is unlikely to change quickly regardle...

Oflog fails to satisfy sector

By Paul Marinko | 18 October 2023

As council chiefs gather in Birmingham, a survey of Solace members provides virtual unanimity tha...

Ripple effect for carbon zero homes

By Paul Marinko | 17 October 2023

Six Essex councils are set to dive into solving the housing, energy and health challenges faced a...

Chiefs split on need for improved assurance but united in Oflog discontent

By Paul Marinko | 17 October 2023

Senior council officers are split on whether improved assurance measures are needed but broadly a...