The Conservative Party’s continuing austerity is affecting every aspect of society. In times of prosperity, the services we receive from the public sector go relatively unnoticed, but now more and more are saying enough is enough! From extended GP waiting times to teacher recruitment issues, the list of affected areas is getting longer. As a local councillor, a very important issue where I am receiving much feedback is road safety. In the past, the County Council would have a relatively large pot of money for what they would describe as “Discretionary traffic measures”. However, this is no longer the case. …
A statutory direction has been issued to West Sussex County Council due to poor performance in children’s social care services. See Gov.uk website West Sussex Council was found by OFSTED at an inspection carried out between 25 February and 8 March 2019 that its Children’s Services are “inadequate”. The Secretary of State for Education has therefore taken away the Council’s administration of the children’s social care functions and handed them to neighbouring Hampshire County Council. Judgement Grade The impact of leaders on social work practice with children and families Inadequate Inadequate The experiences and progress of children who need help…