Emily Twinch 27 January 2025

Schools Bill criticised by commissioner

The children's commissioner has criticised Labour's schools Bill, arguing it does not include details on how councils would cope with the extra responsibilities.

Rachel De Souza wrote a letter ahead of giving evidence at a Public Bill Committee last week on the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill.

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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.

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Phil Sabin, Technical Director at sustainable building solutions company Holcim UK, explores how long-term thinking is vital to improving UK roads.

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