William Eichler 11 April 2018

Council to take no action over 'offensive' street name

Sandwell Council does not have any plans to change the name of Bell End street despite concern from some residents that it is offensive.

A petition, backed by 100 supporters, was launched in January demanding the Labour-run council change the ‘rude’ road name.

However, this was met by a counter-petition launched by local historian Linda George which demanded the ‘historic’ name remain unchanged.

This petition, which argues the street was named after a local mine, has nearly 5,000 supporters.

A council spokesperson told LocalGov they have received neither of the petitions and so do not plan to take any action.

Skills Pipelines: What local government needs to know image

Skills Pipelines: What local government needs to know

Councils and mayors are to be handed a central role in developing skills pipelines for local industries, as the Government unveils what it calls a ‘fundamental change’ to the education system aimed at tackling youth unemployment. Here's what council leaders and officers need to know.
SIGN UP
For your free daily news bulletin
Highways jobs

Social Worker - Family Support & Protection, Mid Essex

Essex County Council
£36124.0000 - £51834.0000 per annum
Social Worker in the Family Support & Protection team based in Mid Essex. England, Essex, Chelmsford
Recuriter: Essex County Council

Lead Child Protection Practitioner

Cheshire East Council
£48,072 - £54,994 per annum
Help shape the future of child protection in Cheshire East. Crewe, Cheshire
Recuriter: Cheshire East Council

Service Manager - Multi Agency Child Protection Team

Cheshire East Council
£54,994 - £62,777 per annum
Lead the future of multi-agency child protection in Cheshire East. Crewe, Cheshire
Recuriter: Cheshire East Council

SEND Locality Manager

Cheshire East Council
£54,994 - £62,777 per annum
Ready to lead and shape the future of SEND services? Macclesfield, Cheshire
Recuriter: Cheshire East Council

Senior Social Worker - Countywide Enhanced Support Inreach

Essex County Council
£48205 - £57988 per annum + Flexible Working, Hybrid Working
Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must have a current, unrestricted right to work in the UK.This is a part England, Essex, Chelmsford
Recuriter: Essex County Council
Linkedin Banner