Transformation

By William Eichler | January 16, 2019

Education watchdog calls time on ‘teaching to the test'

Ofsted says it is moving away from its focus on performance data as the watchdog launches a consultation on proposals for changes to its inspection framework.

Police arrest 55 in connection with child sex abuse cases

By William Eichler | January 15, 2019

Police have arrested 55 men in connection with historical child sex abuse cases in West Yorkshire.

Whitehall announces £1.5m for Midlands digital map

By William Eichler | January 14, 2019

Local authorities across the Midlands will benefit from a new digital map which will identify the best investment and regeneration opportunities across the area.

York invests nearly £2m to improve air quality

By William Eichler | January 10, 2019

City of York Council plans to invest £1.6m in order to reduce the exhaust emissions from local bus services.

Bromley children’s services undergo ‘remarkable’ improvements

Public back Edinburgh’s ‘tourist tax’

Stoke-on-Trent announces £40m housing partnership

Commission outlines need for more than three million new social homes

Burnham launches plan to make Greater Manchester an ‘ambitious hub’

Consultation plans for council tree felling proposed

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By William Eichler | January 16, 2019

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