A new paper from the New Local Government Network says more devolution within the health service could help improve the delivery of services. It suggests that
local authorities should be given a greater role and share their expertise with Primary Care Trusts. The paper disagrees with a recent report from the King’s Fund, which questioned the need to devolve health
services further.

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Eight authorities are facing action after setting what the Local Government Minister, John Healey, has judged to be excessive council tax rises. One, Lincolnshire Police Authority, will have to set a new lower tax
rate this year and will have to re-bill local
residents.

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By Graham Willett.

Children using technology are exposed to risks in schools, children’s homes, libraries, and youth clubs. It’s the job of councils across the UK to have a Local Safeguarding Children Board to manage these risks and develop e-safety strategies. The major risks come from using the internet and they include cyberbullying and viewing unsuitable online material. The author describes how educating young people on e-safety results in them being better placed to protect themselves from potential dangers. He also outlines how e-safety technology provides screenshots of every violation of the Acceptable Use Policy, both on and off line.

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