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Armed Forces: turning commitment into delivery

by The Editorial Team

The Armed Forces Bill represents a significant opportunity to build on the UK’s commitment to those who serve and have served, and their families.

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Every child achieving and thriving

by Councillor Louise Gittins

SEND reforms are open for consultation.

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The Local Outcomes Framework

by Councillor Jane Scullion

How LG Inform brings it to life.

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Planning for healthy places

by Councillor Dr Wendy Taylor MBE

How councils can lead the next phase of prevention.

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A good level of development

by The Editorial Team

New research on delivering for the youngest children.

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Neighbourhood health

by The Editorial Team

Unlocking the potential of local places.

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Delivering rights for renters

by Councillor Tom Hunt

Enhanced powers for councils.

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Supporting historic buildings

by Owain Lloyd-James

Meeting housing, climate and placemaking goals requires a broader focus than new build alone, including the reuse and retrofit of historic buildings.

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Improving cancer diagnosis and survival

by Councillor Dr Wendy Taylor MBE

Councils influence many of the social, economic and environmental factors that determine cancer outcomes.

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From ambition to action

by Councillor Matt Boughton

Councils can’t deliver on VAWG alone.