Building a father-friendly borough
“When my son was born, everyone asked how his mum was doing. No-one asked how I was coping. I didn’t think I was allowed to struggle, so I just stayed quiet.”
Domestic abuse: changing behaviours
People can make meaningful changes to their lives – even after causing harm to those closest to them.
Councils at the heart of social care reform
Our adult social care sector is in desperate need of sustainable investment and a proper plan for long-term reform.
Committed to a genuine partnership
Once again, Labour councillors from across England and Wales came together on the second weekend of February for our annual Labour Local Government Conference in Warwick.
Emissions costs for waste incineration
The Government’s plans to plough ahead with its Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) will have dire consequences for councils.
Local government at the spring conferences
We are looking forward to our Liberal Democrat spring conference in York in March, where local government will be central to the party’s debates.
Developing democracy and future leaders
As we begin the year, the decision to delay some of the local elections has given many of us pause for thought.
Postponed elections subvert democracy
Postponed elections subvert democracy.
Closing the ‘holiday experience’ gap
Giving children from low-income households access to similar opportunities to their peers during school holidays improves children’s health and wellbeing, promotes healthy eating, boosts school attendance, and improves inclusivity for children with special educational needs and disabilities.