Author: <span>Richard</span>

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11 Feb 2025

The Homes That Children Deserve: Housing Policy to Support Children

New analysis from the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) finds that a combination of welfare reforms, rising numbers of children in the private rented sector and a lack of...

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11 Feb 2025

Key Updates on Local Government Devolution Plan

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has unveiled a comprehensive devolution package set to transform local governance across several regions in England. Under the leadership of Deputy Prime...

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11 Feb 2025

Join The English Rural Team!

We’re excited to announce two fantastic career opportunities. English Rural are looking for dedicated individuals to fill the roles of Regional Housing Manager and Stock Condition Surveyor. These positions offer...

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11 Feb 2025

Celebrating Student Volunteering Week With Citizens Advice!

People often think of volunteers as being retired professionals but did you know that Citizens Advice TNMWD have a number of student volunteers? 10 – 16 February is Student Volunteering...

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11 Feb 2025

Have your say to improve walking and cycling routes in the Peak District National Park

People who live, work in and visit the Peak District National Park are being asked for their views on walking, cycling, riding, and wheeling (wheelchairs/trampers) routes in an online consultation....

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20 Jan 2025

Advocating for Fair Funding in Rural England

The Rural Services Network (RSN) continues to express deep concern over the significant disparities highlighted in the latest local government finance settlement. The funding allocations continue to disadvantage rural communities,...

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20 Jan 2025

Election Postponements Requested by Eighteen Local Councils Amid Governance Overhaul

Eighteen local councils in England have formally requested to delay their upcoming May elections until next year to facilitate significant structural changes to local government. The proposed postponements are intended...

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20 Jan 2025

Navigating Challenges in Adult Social Care: Insights from the Sector Pulse Check 2024

The recently published Sector Pulse Check 2024, a collaboration between Hft and Care England, sheds light on the financial and workforce struggles facing the adult social care sector. Based on...

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20 Jan 2025

Norfolk Calls For Agri-Food To Be Priority Sector In Modern Industrial Strategy

Agri-food’s omission from the list of growth-driving sectors in the Modern Industrial Strategy (MIS) could hamper future opportunities for clean energy and other key sectors, Norfolk County Council and partners...

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20 Jan 2025

SEND System at Breaking Point: The Growing Financial Risk to Local Authorities

A new report from the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has issued a stark warning about the sustainability of the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) system in England. Without urgent...

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