A £1m crackdown on gangs has been launched in London, greater Manchester, Liverpool and Birmingham by the Government.
Neighbourhoods in the four cities will be targeted with undercover operations and surveillance against gang members, increased police visibility and safe houses for victims and witnesses.
Wigan Council and AllChild are proving that long-term, community-driven programmes can improve outcomes for children while reducing pressure on local services and public spending. LocalGov finds out more.
In this expert analysis, Ellen Bond, MFMac’s Family Law team, outlines what the new Cross-border Placement of Children Regulations 2026 will mean for councils.