Cutting community courses ‘could leave job vacancies unfilled’
Future teachers, carers and nurses could be held back from realising their potential if proposed cuts to community learning courses go ahead, the LGA has warned.
Tackling abuse against councillors
The LGA has produced a new toolkit as part of its Debate Not Hate campaign.
Supporting the social care workforce
The Care Quality Commission looks at the challenges facing provides and employers.
The critical lack of affordable homes
North Yorkshire can lay claim to being one of the most desirable places to live in the country, from its rolling Dales to the bleak beauty of its moorlands and the breathtaking coastal scenery.
Turnovers, defeats and split decisions
Sixteen of the latest batch of 33 councillor vacancies (48 per cent) saw a seat change hands.
Sexual health services ‘at breaking point’
Local sexual health services are at breaking point as attendance has skyrocketed while funding has reduced, a new LGA report has warned.
Children’s tooth extraction backlog fears
The number of children’s teeth extractions carried out under general anaesthetic in hospital because of decay has tumbled to record lows, amid fears many are missing out on vital treatment.
Social care ‘in gridlock’
The health and care system in England is gridlocked and unable to operate effectively, according to inspectors.