Extent of child tooth decay revealed

6 April 2018
Extent of child tooth decay revealed
New Public Health England data has revealed that a child in England has a tooth removed in hospital every 10 minutes due to preventable tooth decay.

New Oxford Direct Services Ltd enterprise launched

5 April 2018
New Oxford Direct Services Ltd enterprise launched
Oxford City Council has announced the transformation of its direct services operations into a wholly-owned social enterprise called Oxford Direct Services Ltd.

New tech to speed up repairs to potholes

5 April 2018
New tech to speed up repairs to potholes
An innovative method to speed up repairs to potholes is being used in Lancashire County Council following recent cold and wet weather.

1,000 children’s centres lost since 2009

5 April 2018
1,000 children’s centres lost since 2009
New research by the Sutton Trust has revealed that as many as 1,000 Sure Start centres across the country have closed since 2009.

Worcestershire to pursue new children's social care model

4 April 2018
Worcestershire to pursue new children's social care model
Worcestershire County Council has agreed to develop a wholly owned council company to deliver children's social care services in the region.
The council’s cabinet considered the recommendation, which is now subject to final approval from the Department for Education, and will seek to have the new system in place by April 2019.