Government Business: 2018’s interesting reads As we reach halfway through 2018, Government Business lists our top read features and news articles since January. Local Government
Free childcare to be extended to foster carers Free childcare to be extended to foster carers Foster carers will receive the 30 hours free childcare offer for children in their care for the first time from September 2018.
Planning function not valued in majority of councils Planning function not valued in majority of councils A new survey has found that the planning function has been relegated to lower positions in the corporate structure of most local authorities.
One in three children growing up in toxic air zones One in three children growing up in toxic air zones New analysis by Unicef UK has revealed that one in three children in the UK are growing up in areas with unsafe levels of particulate pollution.
Funding cuts threatening half of all bus routes Funding cuts threatening half of all bus routes The LGA has warned that almost half of all bus routes in England currently receive partial or complete subsidies from councils and are under threat.
30 hours free childcare causing huge challenges for nurseries 30 hours free childcare causing huge challenges for nurseries The impact of the 30 hours of funded childcare policy is causing huge challenges for nurseries, including growing deficits and additional administration.
B&NES Council consulting on green building policies B&NES Council consulting on green building policies Bath & North East Somerset Council is to consult on how developments can be more energy efficient and better adapted to the impacts of climate change.
Cornwall's cabinet give green light to parking improvements Cornwall's cabinet give green light to parking improvements Ambitious long term plans for the future of parking in Cornwall have today been given the green light by Cornwall Council’s cabinet.
Over 180 children placed on child protection plans daily Over 180 children placed on child protection plans daily The LGA has found that more than 180 children are placed on child protection plans every day to keep them safe from harm.
Give county councils more influence over planning Give county councils more influence over planning Two new reports for the CCN have urged for a larger role for county councils in planning to help solve the affordability housing crisis.
