Birmingham City Council played host to a group of Canadian visitors to the city for the 2007 Canada-UK Colloquium. The theme for the three-day event was Social Cohesion: New Challenges to the Established Order. ‘This was a valuable opportunity to reflect on the significant work that has been completed in the city,’ said a council spokesman.
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.