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By William Eichler | October 23, 2017

Ombudsman finds ‘significant problems’ with support system for SEN children

Ombudsman finds ‘significant problems’ with support system for SEN children

Families of children with special educational needs are sometimes facing a ‘disproportionate burden’ to ensure they get the support they need, Ombudsman warns.

Combined authority bids for £200m government investment

Combined authority bids for £200m government investment

Public procurement in Wales needs ‘improvement’, auditors say

Public procurement in Wales needs ‘improvement’, auditors say

Councils should be given powers to ‘disrupt’ housing market, think tank says

Councils should be given powers to ‘disrupt’ housing market, think tank says

Opportunity is knocking for ‘jaw-dropping’ local government

Opportunity is knocking for ‘jaw-dropping’ local government

Councils set to build 15,000 homes per year with local housing companies

Councils set to build 15,000 homes per year with local housing companies

New £1m project to tackle empty homes in Sunderland

New £1m project to tackle empty homes in Sunderland
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    Delivering digital solutionsDelivering solutions for digital organisations, digital employees, and digital citizens, with embedded security.

  • What next for digital transformation?

    What next for digital transformation?At a recent round table debate organised by The MJ and BT local authority chief executives debated the progress of digital change in their organisations. William Eichler reports.

  • Redefining neighbourhoods: Beyond austerity

    Redefining neighbourhoods: Beyond austerityThe Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE) and ITN Productions have launched a news and current affairs-style programme ‘Redefining neighbourhoods: Beyond austerity'.

  • Digital Transformation: opportunities and challenges

    Digital Transformation: opportunities and challengesDigital transformation is a top priority for local authority managers and while most have a strategy in place to deliver it, lack of both skills and investment remain key barriers to implementation, according to a survey by The MJ and BT.

  • BT and See.Sense light the way for safe cycling in Manchester

    BT and See.Sense light the way for safe cycling in ManchesterBT has announced the launch of a new project with See.Sense to provide sensor-enabled and connected bike lights to up to 180 cyclists across Manchester as part of CityVerve, the UK’s smart city demonstrator.

  • The road to a smart city

    The road to a smart cityPaul Haddlesey sets out why local authorities should ensure street lighting infrastructure can adapt to future data input needs.

 

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