Children are entering care based on local capacity and resources rather than the needs of families, a report has revealed ...

The leader of Basildon BC writes that he wants to abolish his council because current structures are not serving residents ...

There’s a lot of hope riding on the upcoming children’s wellbeing bill let’s hope it doesn’t become a wasted opportunity, writes chief reporter Caitlin ...

The Commons' committee for health and social care is building a case for investing in social care reform through an new ...

Grants distributed by councils to support businesses during the covid pandemic could be investigated by a new corruption ...

Oldham MBC chief Harry Catherall will lead the recovery efforts at a troubled neighbouring met for four days a week. Tameside ...

Experts warn that the government's pledge for an additional £233m to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping in 2025-26 is ...

Calderdale MBC's leader has told LGC that the council is in "in limbo" regarding the plans for a wind farm at Walshaw Moor.

The chancellor has promised councils a 3.2% real terms increase in core spending power for the next financial year in today’s ...

The chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed suspicions today that the government’s devolution plan will introduce further council ...

With the financial pressures facing councils becoming increasingly acute, the budget will provide an indication of how ...

The funding for social care that was announced in the Budget falls short of what is needed, writes an independent care and ...