DfE announces struggling schools to face single target DfE announces struggling schools to face single target Operating a single ‘trigger’ point to indicate when struggling schools require intervention would help to create a more simple education system.
UKIP collapse sees mixed results for other parties UKIP collapse sees mixed results for other parties In the first England-wide local election since the General Election, the Labour and Conservative parties have both experienced mixed results.
Council homes for homeless in Brighton Council homes for homeless in Brighton The site of a former sheltered housing scheme has been converted by Brighton City Council to provide ten new houses for homeless families.
One authority for Somerset could save £28m a year One authority for Somerset could save £28m a year David Fothergill, the leader of Somerset County Council, has launched an enquiry into changing the way local government is organised in the region.
UK must build flood resilient homes UK must build flood resilient homes A new report has urged the government to create homes and communities that are resilient to flood damage.
East Midlands councils to explore devolution deal East Midlands councils to explore devolution deal The county council leaders of Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire have agreed to explore a devolution deal for the region.
90 per cent of councils cutting public health services 90 per cent of councils cutting public health services 90 per cent of councils have cut spending on sexual health, alcohol misuse and weight management services.
New report details most polluted towns and cities New report details most polluted towns and cities A new WHO report has revealed that 47 towns and cities across the UK have reached or have exceeded air pollution limits.
Welsh children’s services reaching ‘crisis point’ Welsh children’s services reaching ‘crisis point’ The Welsh Local Government Association has warned that children's services in Wales are nearly ‘at crisis point’.
£568m for affordable housing in Scotland £568m for affordable housing in Scotland More affordable homes will be delivered across Scotland this year after the government announced a £35 million increase to council allocations.
