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. 

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.
In a Commons statement John Healey said,” The Government is sending a clear message to all authorities. 

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.