Children’s social care services ‘over-spent’
New analysis by the LGA has revealed that nearly nine in 10 councils spent more than they had planned to on children’s social care in the last year.
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Balancing the books
Government proposals on business rates retention and fair funding for councils are out for consultation.
A play on placements
An award-winning board game developed by looked-after children in Sheffield is helping carers and social workers think about what makes a good home.
Permitted development rights – review needed
The LGA and a host of other organisations are calling for an independent review of permitted development rights, which allow offices to be converted to homes without planning permission.
£20 million for cultural development
Five locations across England will receive a share of £20 million to invest in local culture, heritage and creative industries to help drive economic growth.
Young minds
Increased funding and improved crisis care were among the pledges for children and young people’s mental health services in the NHS’s recently published Long Term Plan.
Spending Review to look at human capital, Truss tells LGA
The Chief Secretary to the Treasury made the case for devolution, investing in human capital and early intervention in a recent speech at the LGA.
Care funding key to success of health plan – LGA
The NHS’s plans for health care over the next 10 years can only be fully realised if councils’ adult social care and public health services are properly funded, the LGA has warned.
‘Failures of governance’ at academies – MPs
A series of high-profile academy failures has damaged children’s education, according to a critical report from MPs.
NAO report on NHS financial stability
The crisis in social care, staff shortages and growing waiting lists risk thwarting the ambitions of the NHS’s Long Term Plan, the National Audit Office (NAO) has warned.