Emily Twinch 26 November 2024

Kendall: Local government to join up work opportunities

Mayors and councils will be given powers to join up services locally to tackle worklessness, the work and pensions secretary will announce today.

In a White Paper, Liz Kendall will hand responsibility to local government to join up work opportunities, the NHS and skills to help the around 1.5 million people now unemployed in Great Britain.

Visit The MJ (£) to read more.

#Unemployment #Jobs #employment #Skills #Training #Workforce

Analysis

Mr Pothole: Fix our roads before another life is lost

Britain’s roads are in crisis – and no one knows that better than Mark Morrell, aka Mr Pothole. LocalGov reports.

Opinion

Reform UK’s ‘Doge’ witch-hunts will achieve little

With council workers under threat, Mike Short, head of local government at UNISON, questions the value of Nigel Farage's unwanted audits

Most Popular News

Legal warning over Reform's pension plans

Reform UK’s ‘Doge’ witch-hunts will achieve little

Reform council leader resigns leaving teenager in charge

Chief executive defies leader's flag order

New councillors appointed after mass resignation

New Products

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

UK-first tool developed by Bluesky scores areas green credentials to aid urban planners

New partnership drives improved air quality and healthier homes in social housing

ShuttleID launches 90-day free trial for local authorities

New steps to keep tenants safe

Invision360 secures Innovate UK smart grant for VITA EHCP generator

New technology to revolutionise air quality monitoring

Case Studies

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

Believ to install 22 charge points across Redcar and Cleveland

Acrospire Enhances Harlington Underpass with Energy-Saving Vandal-Resistant Lighting

Croydon Council selects integrated corporate GIS to improve efficiencies

Bath & North East Somerset Council Shines Light on Heritage Preservation with Acrospire's LED Upgrade

Airtech Improves Indoor Air Quality and Tackles Mould for Mid-Devon Social Housing Resident

Company Anouncements

Housing without delay: removing one of the major obstacles

Lucy Zodion to Launch HAWK3 at ILP Lighting Live: The Next Generation of Digital Photocells

CU Phosco Named Sole UK Partner for Heper Amenity and Tunnel Lighting

Believ excels in environmental responsibility and worker satisfaction in B Corp certification

Matrix Workforce Management Solutions Appoints Andrew Curry as Client Engagement Director for Health and Social Care

Stepping up to help disabled social housing tenants

Envirobed® CD534: The benchmark for bedding mortars since 2005

Grounds Maintenance & Street Cleansing Manager

Up to £20.60 per hour

Grounds Maintenance & Street Cleansing Operative Manager Full-Time, Temporary*37 Hours per Week£20.60 per hour* Closing Date

Recuriter: Essex County Council

Director of People

£80,287

Bolton Cares is on an exciting journey of transformation and growth and we’re looking for a dynamic, people-focused leader to help shape our future. Bolton, Greater Manchester

Recuriter: Bolton Cares