‘Protect’ duty expected in spring
A new ‘Protect Duty’ aimed at protecting against terrorism in public places is to be introduced across the UK.
Children’s services ‘improving’ – Ofsted
Council-run children’s services have improved significantly, despite workforce shortages compounding difficulties in education and social care, according to Ofsted.
Councils report increase in child safeguarding
Many councils are seeing an overall increase in safeguarding activity in response to the “multi-faceted challenges” children and families face, according to a new report by the Association of Directors of Children’s Services (ADCS).
Adult social care ‘invisible’
The continued “invisibility” of the adult social care sector is “increasingly damaging” to those who draw on care and those who provide unpaid care at a time of increasing need, rising costs and a shrinking workforce.
Housebuilding targets and planning reforms
Developers who sit on planning permissions will be penalised.
Next generation
The LGA is relaunching its annual challenge to find the sector’s top executive talent.
Regeneration isn’t just about buildings
At Stockport Council, we are focused on creating opportunities for everyone.