First Councils Picked To Trial Wraparound Childcare
The government has selected 16 councils to develop its wraparound childcare delivery plans for parents of primary school-aged children in England. The... Read More
Clearsprings: Home Office Asylum Contractor Prices Out Homeless
The Home Office has been accused of leaving people homeless by outbidding councils in fierce competition for scarce accommodation. Several local authorities... Read More
Voter ID Checks Could Overwhelm Election Staff, Councils Warn
Staff overseeing May’s local elections could be “overwhelmed” as they deal with the introduction of compulsory voter ID, councils have warned. For... Read More
Councils Pay Offer: Workers On Lowest Salaries Offered 9% Rise
Council workers with the lowest pay have been offered a rise of over 9%. Around 1.5 million people in a range of... Read More
Millions Facing 5% Increases From April – Council Tax
Millions of households are facing an increase in their council tax from April, as local authorities try to balance their books. Research... Read More
