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Funding pledge could shackle social care reform

07/07/2026
The prospects for social care reform under an Andy Burnham government could be constrained by his tax pledges, experts have warned.

Politics and Policy

Education Secretary writes to councils over ‘Phantom NEETs’ image Education Secretary writes to councils over ‘Phantom NEETs’

Council seeks High Court injunction over unauthorised flags

Slough BC ‘disappointed’ by decision over green belt data centre

Essex council chief demands urgent LGR talks with minister

Human Resources

Low allowances a barrier to new councillors image Low allowances a barrier to new councillors

Staffordshire Reform group moves to dismantle EDI programmes

Brighton faces 'unquantifiable' liability over equal pay claims

Councils alter bin collections during heatwave

Finance

Mayor announces £500k cash injection to boost al fresco dining image Mayor announces £500k cash injection to boost al fresco dining

'Fiscal devolution to be more likely with Burnham as PM'

Sheffield CC’s finances ‘stronger but still fragile’, report says

Councils must ‘stop, reduce or redesign’ services, watchdog warns

Transformation

BT fined £24k after Cumberland Council street works prosecution image BT fined £24k after Cumberland Council street works prosecution

New AI tool could help councils flag risks in social housing

Almost one in three voters saw ‘deepfake’ AI content of candidates ahead of local elections

Stoke-on-Trent explores AI solutions to prevent resident debt

Health and Social Care

Council receives £7.1m health and social care integration boost image Council receives £7.1m health and social care integration boost

Havering adult social care rated 'requires improvement'

Mayor launches London's first ever heat plan as record temperatures strike

MPs push for SEND amendments to Health Bill

Public Property

Phased repair could be on the cards for Hammersmith Bridge image Phased repair could be on the cards for Hammersmith Bridge

New board seeks to restore health of community arts space

Mayoral Development Zone proposed to drive Leeds regeneration

Half-built Peterborough hotel sold as council writes off millions

Analysis

Opinion

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Suffolk CC to push on with LGR legal challenge image
Suffolk CC to push on with LGR legal challenge
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Staffordshire Reform group moves to dismantle EDI programmes

New Products

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MSL enhances hygiene auditing with air quality testing for Awaab’s Law compliance

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New remotely lockable cabinet will help manage medication for people with mental health issues

Case Studies

Cornwall’s Coastal Heritage Lighting Upgraded with Acrospire Lanterns

Acrospire Delivers Durable Handrail Lighting Upgrade for Historical Landmark Jacob’s Ladder

Acrospire Delivers Seamless Heritage Lighting Upgrade on Bath’s North Parade Bridge

Acrospire Delivers Retrofit Lighting for Newbridge’s Joe Calzaghe Footbridge

Acrospire Delivers PIR-Controlled Lighting at Ruislip Lido Car Park

Spennymoor Market Place and Consett Middle Street revitalised using Thorn Lighting’s Thor Lanterns and Customisable Gobo Projectors

Acrospire Partners with Bath & North East Somerset Council to Illuminate Historic Film Location with LED Upgrade

Company Anouncements

Acrospire promotes LED retrofit for structurally viable lighting assets

Vent-Axia Welcomes the Future Homes Standard as Competency Takes Centre Stage

Apricorn Becomes First and Only Hardware-Encrypted USB Storage Device Manufacturer to Achieve AS9100 Certification

AAT helps Councils step up to address children’s social care

CU Phosco Approved as a Crown Commercial Service Supplier

Acrospire triumphs at the 2025 HEA Awards with Sustainable Project of the Year

TRT Lighting retrofit helps Lincolnshire County Council cut street lighting energy use by over 65%

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