Adopt social model to deal with mental health Adopt social model to deal with mental health Social workers are urging the government and NHS to promote the social model of health within new mental health legislation.
Waste Strategy fails to provide necessary flexibility Waste Strategy fails to provide necessary flexibility MPs have urged the government to be less prescriptive in its approach to tackling waste and improving recycling levels.
Scheme to take back control of vacant high streets opened Scheme to take back control of vacant high streets opened Empty shops are turning into vibrant community centres under new plans to take back control of vacant high streets.
Support needed to build on public pollution action Support needed to build on public pollution action A partnership approach involving the public, businesses, councils and government is needed to tackle harmful levels of air pollution.
Local authority schools to be more transparent Local authority schools to be more transparent The DfE has invited views from across the education system on applying some of the financial measures used in academies to local authority run schools.
Rallying call to action for historic counties celebrations Rallying call to action for historic counties celebrations A renaissance of historic county flags is well underway as the government publishes guidance to help councils celebrate their rich heritage.
Homeless people are denied basic health care Homeless people are denied basic health care A new study has painted a shaming picture of neglect and discrimination shown towards the homeless when accessing UK health services.
Permitted development a risk to health and well-being Permitted development a risk to health and well-being Councils are warning that homes created using permitted development rights are a potential threat to people’s health and well-being.
Government urged to toughen up home education plans Government urged to toughen up home education plans The government’s plans to introduce a compulsory register for home-educated children risk failing children’s safety, warns LGA.
Domestic Abuse Bill introduced to Parliament Domestic Abuse Bill introduced to Parliament The government’s landmark Domestic Abuse Bill has been introduced in Parliament.
