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DIY dentistry fears as NHS 'dental deserts' grow across England

People in rural and deprived areas are more likely to miss out on vital care

Wales Online

Number of ‘dental deserts’ across England growing, figures show

Previous data has shown that children in deprived communities have poorer dental health than those in richer places.

The Independent UK

More councils looking at ‘warm banks’ for residents amid rising energy bills

England’s biggest council Birmingham is now looking at sign-posting the hubs ‘where people can go to keep warm’.

The Independent UK

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Unison branch calls for council workers to reject pay rise

David Jones, the Wirral Branch Secretary for Unison said: “There is a lot of anger out there"

Liverpool Echo

Calls for lorry drivers to be banned from using car sat navs

Council chiefs say it could stop them getting stuck in narrow areas

Wales Online

Councils call for clarity around spending of funds from soft drinks sugar levy

Councils are calling for the money to be invested in initiatives to tackle physical inactivity and ensure a Commonwealth Games legacy.

The Independent UK

More Ukrainian households homeless or at risk of homelessness after UK arrival

Hundreds of arrangements with family members or hosts have broken down, or accommodation has been unsuitable or unavailable.

The Independent UK

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Newcastle City Council staff warn morale at 'rock bottom' and accuse bosses of 'wall of secrecy'

Responses to a staff survey also revealed concerns over the number of senior staff leaving the council, though others praised the commitment of hard-working frontline staff

Chronicle Live

Fuel-poor homes face taking £250 energy hit due to poor insulation

Better insulation would save large sums for millions struggling with the cost of living, finds LGA report

The Guardian - UK

Surge in children seeking special educational needs support

The number of children seeking support from councils has risen by nearly a quarter in a year.

The Independent UK

Councils warn of ‘disastrous’ cuts as inflation costs rise

Many authorities are already abandoning financial plans set just three months ago owing to the 'unprecedented crisis' and are appealing for Government help

Wales Online

Councils at risk of going bust as soaring costs blow £2.4bn hole in budgets

Some children to be put at risk and older people left without vital support, Local Government Association warns

The Independent UK

Councils warn of ‘disastrous’ cuts and viability threat as inflation costs rise

The Conservative-led Local Government Association called for “adequate” long-term Government funding to protect communities.

The Independent UK

Inflation could push English councils into bankruptcy, say leaders

Rise of £2.4bn in costs could be ‘disastrous’ and essential services may need to be cut, says LGA chair

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Liverpool Echo

Wirral Council 'needs to focus on its budget' according to national inspection

The Local Government Association conducted a study following the change to committee system

Manchester Evening News

"You're more likely to need the sunglasses than the umbrella": Greater Manchester weather including Jubilee bank holiday weekend

'Good sunny spells' expected, but not a scorcher

Chronicle Live

16,000 street parties to be held for Queen's Platinum Jubilee over bank holiday weekend

Councils across England have received “a huge number” of applications from residents eager to celebrate the monarch’s 70-year milestone.

The Guardian - UK

Queen’s platinum jubilee to be marked by 16,000 street parties across England

Councils say they have received a ‘huge number of applications’ to celebrate 70 years on throne

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The Independent UK

More than 16,000 street parties planned for platinum jubilee weekend

Most parties are being held on 5 June during the ‘Big Jubilee Lunch’

The Independent UK

16,000 street parties to be held for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Councils across England have given the green light to thousands of bank holiday bashes.

The Guardian - UK

Council-maintained schools outperform academies in England, study shows

Analysis of Ofsted rankings comes as government set to outline plans for all schools to join multi-academy trusts

The Independent UK

Academy schools get lower Ofsted ratings, research suggests

Fewer than half of academy schools improved their Ofsted rating from ‘inadequate’ or ‘requires improvement’ to ‘good’ over four years.

The Independent UK

More protection needed for councillors ahead of local elections, says LGA

James Jamieson, chairman of the LGA , said that an ‘increasing number’ of candidates are being subjected to ‘abuse, threats and intimidation’.

The Guardian - UK

Firebombs and death threats: councillors need more protection, say UK bodies

Dozens of seats going uncontested as candidates step down due to ‘truly toxic’ environment

Evening Standard

‘Concerning increase’ in Ukrainian refugees becoming homeless after UK arrival

Some family sponsors are unable or unwilling to accommodate arrivals, while dozens of matches under the Homes for Ukraine scheme have fallen through.

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