Co-designing adult social care
Adult social care in Torbay is on a radical transformation journey, focusing on a co-designed, asset-based approach that has evolved out of the fantastic community response to COVID-19.
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Championing good, green growth
In June of last year, York announced it had achieved accreditation as a Good Business Charter city, the first of its kind.
‘One Day’ to mark Holocaust
Could 27 January 2022 be the ‘One Day’ that every local authority marks Holocaust Memorial Day?
Not just another year?
I am sure many of us will be glad to see the back of yet another year dominated by the coronavirus pandemic. From the awful loss of loved ones, friends and colleagues to widening health inequalities, economic turmoil and worsening mental health, COVID-19 has impacted every part of our lives.
The big issues that will shape our communities
I hope that all first readers were able to take some time off over the Christmas period, and I would like to wish you a happy new year and all the best for 2022.
Time to fund councils properly
As we begin a new year, it’s natural to think about new beginnings. Could 2022 be the year that the Government stops dithering and finally gets a grip on council funding?
Victory for forgotten rural communities
I sit here writing this column still buzzing from our stunning victory in the North Shropshire by-election. Helen Morgan will make a fantastic MP, and a great voice for ignored rural communities.
A trusted pillar of democracy
We enter 2022 with everything to play for.
Empowering local communities
I would first like to express my thanks to the hundreds of district and unitary council leaders and chief executives who joined us for our annual conference last month (Nov).
Countering inequalities
Over the past 18 months, here at Friends, Families and Travellers, we have continued to support all Gypsy and Traveller people, regardless of background or ethnicity, pushing to get a fair deal and protect the nomadic way of life.