City council ‘failing’ children
City council ‘failing’ children
Birmingham City Council is failing to protect vulnerable children and its capacity to improve is inadequate, Ofsted says.
County council plans to sell former school site
AN historic school building is to be sold by the council.
Council warned of backlash as it considers ending bus passes
A COUNCIL has been warned to expect a “public backlash” if it implements plans to withdraw concessionary bus passes. (22/07/2010 09:45:08)
Powys County Council told to make cutbacks before axing services
Serious cutbacks need to be made to Powys County Council’s staff pension scheme and councillor’s expenses before bosses axe any more frontline services, civic leaders have warned.
Council vows to complete city playground revamps
OXFORD City Council has promised that its 2.5m project to modernise childrens play areas will be completed as planned, despite financial pressures.
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