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Surge in children seeking special educational needs support

The number of children seeking support from councils has risen by nearly a quarter in a year.

The Independent UK

Councils warn of ‘disastrous’ cuts as inflation costs rise

Many authorities are already abandoning financial plans set just three months ago owing to the 'unprecedented crisis' and are appealing for Government help

Wales Online

Councils at risk of going bust as soaring costs blow £2.4bn hole in budgets

Some children to be put at risk and older people left without vital support, Local Government Association warns

The Independent UK

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Councils warn of ‘disastrous’ cuts and viability threat as inflation costs rise

The Conservative-led Local Government Association called for “adequate” long-term Government funding to protect communities.

The Independent UK

Inflation could push English councils into bankruptcy, say leaders

Rise of £2.4bn in costs could be ‘disastrous’ and essential services may need to be cut, says LGA chair

The Guardian - UK

Wirral Council 'needs to focus on its budget' according to national inspection

The Local Government Association conducted a study following the change to committee system

Liverpool Echo

"You're more likely to need the sunglasses than the umbrella": Greater Manchester weather including Jubilee bank holiday weekend

'Good sunny spells' expected, but not a scorcher

Manchester Evening News

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16,000 street parties to be held for Queen's Platinum Jubilee over bank holiday weekend

Councils across England have received “a huge number” of applications from residents eager to celebrate the monarch’s 70-year milestone.

Chronicle Live

Queen’s platinum jubilee to be marked by 16,000 street parties across England

Councils say they have received a ‘huge number of applications’ to celebrate 70 years on throne

The Guardian - UK

More than 16,000 street parties planned for platinum jubilee weekend

Most parties are being held on 5 June during the ‘Big Jubilee Lunch’

The Independent UK

16,000 street parties to be held for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Councils across England have given the green light to thousands of bank holiday bashes.

The Independent UK

Council-maintained schools outperform academies in England, study shows

Analysis of Ofsted rankings comes as government set to outline plans for all schools to join multi-academy trusts

The Guardian - UK

Academy schools get lower Ofsted ratings, research suggests

Fewer than half of academy schools improved their Ofsted rating from ‘inadequate’ or ‘requires improvement’ to ‘good’ over four years.

The Independent UK

More protection needed for councillors ahead of local elections, says LGA

James Jamieson, chairman of the LGA , said that an ‘increasing number’ of candidates are being subjected to ‘abuse, threats and intimidation’.

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

Firebombs and death threats: councillors need more protection, say UK bodies

Dozens of seats going uncontested as candidates step down due to ‘truly toxic’ environment

Evening Standard

‘Concerning increase’ in Ukrainian refugees becoming homeless after UK arrival

Some family sponsors are unable or unwilling to accommodate arrivals, while dozens of matches under the Homes for Ukraine scheme have fallen through.

The Independent UK

Trafficking fears as lone Ukrainian children arriving in UK to live with unrelated adults

Exclusive: Councils raise alarm as minors who have fled war appearing with no parent or legal guardian

The Independent UK

‘Concerning increase’ in Ukrainian refugees becoming homeless after UK arrival

Some family sponsors are unable or unwilling to accommodate arrivals, while dozens of matches under the Homes for Ukraine scheme have fallen through.

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Wales Online

Call to bust class sizes to help Ukrainian pupils into school as soon as possible

'School is vital to help newly arrived children integrate as quickly as possible'

The Independent UK

Fears over hosting scheme as Ukrainians arriving in UK already registering as homeless

At least 36 refugee households arriving under Homes for Ukraine have already registered as homeless

Manchester Evening News

Calls for more families to get free school meals amid cost of living crisis

The Local Government Association wants the income threshold raised so that more pupils will benefit

The Guardian - UK

Revealed: top 10 children’s care providers made £300m profits

Concern at growing role of private equity as councils struggle to meet spiralling costs

Wales Online

Pupils should be automatically enrolled for free school meals, say councils

The Local Government Association, which represents councils, has said that automatic enrolment for free school meals (FSM) should be introduced

Wales Online

Quit smoking campaign calls for VAT cut on vaping products and more advice for hospital patients

Councils are also calling on the Government to impose a Smokefree 2030 levy on tobacco manufacturers

Wales Online

Paying by direct debit may mean families get £150 energy rebate quicker

The Government previously announced a package of support known as the Energy Bills Rebate to help households with rising energy costs

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