Electoral bounces and bombshells
The vaccine rollout provided a spring electoral bounce for the governments of all three nations of Britain. In England, the local elections further boosted the Conservatives by consolidating their general …
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Care staff ‘could be required’ to have jab
Staff in care homes for older people in England could be required to have a COVID-10 vaccine under plans being consulted on by the Government.
Vulnerable people ‘missed out’ on support
Up to 800,000 clinically vulnerable people may have missed out on government support in the early weeks of the coronavirus pandemic, because of a lack of “joined-up systems”, according to a cross-party report by MPs.
Strong support for remote meetings to continue
More than 80 per cent of councils would be very likely or fairly likely to conduct meetings remotely once the coronavirus emergency is over, if they had the power to do so, according to an LGA survey.
Digital making a difference
Two programmes supporting digital innovation in adult social care have produced a range of resources and tools for councils.
Leading on change
What lessons can be learned from the introduction of emergency transport measures during the pandemic?
Protecting public spaces
The Government is consulting on a new duty to protect public venues from terrorist attacks.
Joining forces for a greener future
Partnering with local authorities to deliver community EV-charging schemes.
A blue recovery
For someone working in conservation, the pandemic – with its close links to the destruction of our natural environment – can prompt despair at the years of ignored warnings.