'Exploitative' children's home profits to be curbed
The UK government plans to regulate profits of large children's home providers to safeguard vulnerable young people. A financial disclosure requirement and legal profit limits will be introduced.
Children's centre funding set to be wiped out amidst huge budget deficit
The council is facing a projected 33 million overspend for 2024/25 due to rising demands on housing and children's services.
High Court case over closure of nurseries dropped
Hackney Council dropped plans to close children's centres after its consultation was deemed unlawful, highlighting community campaigning's impact on local governance.
Council 'millions behind' on its savings plan
The financial situation of the council is dire, with cuts being unrealistic and overspending projected for the next fiscal year.
Children's centre funding set to be wiped out amidst huge budget deficit
The council is facing a projected 33 million overspend for 2024/25 due to rising demands on housing and children's services.
High Court case over closure of nurseries dropped
Hackney Council dropped plans to close children's centres after its consultation was deemed unlawful, highlighting community campaigning's impact on local governance.
Council 'millions behind' on its savings plan
The financial situation of the council is dire, with cuts being unrealistic and overspending projected for the next fiscal year.
'NHS nursery closure could mean I can't do my job'
Closing the nurseries serving healthcare staff could significantly impact their ability to maintain professional duties and support their families' needs.
English council may ask parents of children taken into care to pay half of costs
Derbyshire council proposes charging parents of children in local authority care to ease financial pressures, raising concerns about long-term implications for families.
Bromley child health service nominated for national award
BCHIP effectively improves child health access by minimizing hospital visits and integrating care services closer to home.
Havering Council faces significant financial challenges due to rising costs of social care and temporary accommodation, potentially borrowing £32.5 million from the government.
Authority sees large rise in complaints about children's services
Havering's children's services faced a notable rise in complaints, attributed to staff behavior and communication issues amidst increasing demand.
Havering Council faces significant financial challenges due to rising costs of social care and temporary accommodation, potentially borrowing £32.5 million from the government.