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Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
By Ann McGauran | 29 September 2026
Ofsted proposals to downgrade councils that use unregistered placements would hold local authorities (LAs) to an ‘unattainable standard’, children’s care chiefs have said.
Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
By Heather Jameson | 28 September 2026
Local government minister Jim McMahon has vowed to ‘come back stronger’ after pausing plans for reorganisation earlier this month.
Labour Conference: Devo 'rippling through Whitehall'
By Heather Jameson | 28 September 2026
Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s devotion to devolution is ‘rippling through the Whitehall machine’, his replacement as Manchester mayor has claimed.
Concerns raised over Scots shake-up
By Dan Peters | 28 September 2026
Councillors have raised concerns about the lack of clarity around the consultation process and th...
Gloucester City Council left without leader
By Izzy Lepone | 28 September 2026
Gloucester City Council officers will work with political group leaders on the ‘way forward’ afte...
Labour Conference: Devo 'rippling through Whitehall'
By Heather Jameson | 28 September 2026
Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s devotion to devolution is ‘rippling through the Whitehall machine’,...
Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
By Heather Jameson | 28 September 2026
Local government minister Jim McMahon has vowed to ‘come back stronger’ after pausing plans for r...
Labour Conference: Burnham's shift to universal care
By Heather Jameson | 27 September 2026
Social care tax rises are set to be a big battleground for the next election after Prime Minister...
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