Greening pension funds
Climate change, biodiversity loss and plastics pollution are among some of the most critical, existential issues facing humanity today.
Listening to children in care
In its recent response to the Independent Review of Children’s Social Care, the Government stated: “We must listen to the voices of children in care and care leavers if we are successfully going to make the changes needed.”
From recycling to waste prevention
It used to be that we went out to shop and came home for a coffee, now we go out for coffee and do our shopping at home!
Warm places
As we enter March, the cost-of-living crisis remains at the forefront of everyone’s minds, with individuals and families still facing many difficulties as they try to make ends meet.
Joining the nation in celebration
Following recent announcements from Buckingham Palace, we are excited that this will be another very big year for The Big Lunch, which is being brought forward to 6-8 May as part of the celebrations for His Majesty King Charles III’s coronation.
Helping Ukrainian families rebuild their lives
Councils have a proud history of welcoming new arrivals, stepping forward at times of crisis with local partners and with local communities so families and individuals can be safe and supported.
Investing in culture
Following last month’s reshuffle, I would like to congratulate Rachel Maclean on her appointment as Housing Minister.
Take back control of council funding
There has been a lot of focus recently on oversight of councils, in light of serious financial failings at some councils, including Thurrock, Croydon, and Northamptonshire – all of which resulted in formal intervention from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC).
Bus routes hanging by a thread
Bus operators face a double whammy when the Bus Recovery Grant, used to support certain routes when the pandemic resulted in passenger numbers plunging, finishes, alongside the £2-a-ride deal.
Identifying tensions in planning policies
The proposals to change our planning rules have been described by some as a dramatic return to ‘old school’ planning, with stronger control from central government.