Report makes NHS takeover of social care warning

Social care should remain being delivered by local authorities rather than giving increased control to the NHS or central government, says report.

Wales commits to net zero by 2050 at the latest

The Welsh Government has outlined its legal commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, but is pushing to ‘get there sooner’.

Recruitment campaign begins for adult social care

The public are being called upon to apply for rewarding short-term and long-term opportunities in the adult social care sector.

Project to sell surplus public sites exceeds target

A government pledge to raise billions of pounds by selling off surplus public sector land and buildings has been exceeded.

Government urged to clean up its coronavirus procurement

Labour says that almost £2 billion of coronavirus spending has been spent on ‘crony’ contracts going to Conservative friends and donors.

Government moves to increase workplace testing

The government has confirmed that cabinet ministers have been tasked to encourage their sectors to take up the offer of rapid workplace testing.

Poor flood-resilience targets leaving homes vulnerable

The government's vague flood defence objectives are leaving English homes and businesses vulnerable to climate change.

Serious child harm cases rise by more than a quarter

The Local Government Association has warned that serious child harm cases reported by councils rise by more than a quarter during pandemic.

Local elections to go ahead in England

Local elections in England will go ahead as planned in May, despite doubts over whether it would be right for them to do so.

Council funding shortfall due to self-isolation support

The TUC has reported that increasing demand for self-isolation support is leaving local authorities facing large funding shortfalls.

Government falling far short of its house building target

The government looks set to fall far short of its commitment on house building, with fewer than 100,000 homes built during the first three quarters of 2020.

Time is running out on improving environment, MPs warn

The Public Accounts Committee has claimed that government progress on improving the natural environment is disappointing.

All new developments must meet local standards

Local communities will be at the heart of plans to make sure that new developments in their area are beautiful and well-designed.

£40m to help victims of domestic abuse during pandemic

Victims of rape and domestic abuse will be helped by a major £40 million funding boost for specialist support services.

Further support for flood resilience measures

Householders in flood-hit areas who install property flood resilience measures could soon be able to obtain discounted insurance premiums.

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