The Perfect Storm
As councils prepare for a new budget-setting period, across the country they are grappling with longstanding but mounting pressures in children’s services.
Delivering Optimum Value in Adult Social Care: A Sustainable Approach
In an environment where council budgets are increasingly strained, Adult Social Care has emerged as a significant area of expenditure.
The Shared Services Imperative
As councils grapple with the challenge of delivering high-quality services amidst budgetary constraints, shared services, implemented well, continue to provide both efficiency and innovation in the redesign of services.
New School Year, Same Home to School Problems?
With another school year set to start, it isn’t just concrete causing councils headaches. With a new term beginning post-summer holidays, councils are confronted with the escalating cost pressures of home to school transport.