Care homes – the forgotten frontline
As someone who has just come out of hospital, I know how hard our NHS staff work.
As someone who has just come out of hospital, I know how hard our NHS staff work.
These are extraordinary times: people keeping at least two metres from each other; schools closed; public gatherings cancelled; government putting together one of the largest economic stimulus packages in history; …
Over the past few weeks, COVID-19 has morphed from an existential threat on our TV screens or newsfeeds into a very personal crisis.
I continue to be touched by the heart-warming stories I hear about how the local government family has responded to the greatest challenge we face for a generation.
Scrutiny is benefiting residents but is not valued by councils, according to a survey carried out by the Centre for Public Scrutiny.
One of my most memorable experiences as Leader of Telford & Wrekin Council happened just a few weeks ago.
Just because climate action is recognised as scientifically necessary, it doesn’t mean everyone will accept it as politically necessary.
This summer, Somerset County Council’s cabinet will be notching up a first when we welcome a group of young people to learn how they have been making important decisions about things that affect them and their peers.
For anyone who has either used or managed a handyperson service, the findings of our latest report will come as no surprise.