A new partnership has been established to persuade local councils of the importance of cycling. Cycling England has launched the partnership with the think-tank the Local Government Information Unit with the aim of increasing the numbers of people cycling in areas across the whole of England with the exception of London. 

Dementia should not be seen as a life sentence according to Directors of Adult Social Services in their response to a Government consultation on transforming the quality of dementia care. In a joint submission with the Local Government Association they say delivering better care will need significant investment.
The joint response says it is vitally important to ensure, when raising awareness of dementia, that early symptoms are not downplayed or dismissed as part of the natural ageing process. 

This programme is now available to view on egovtv.tv, the online television channel for public service modernisation. It brings together experts from across the public services, local and central government, acute and primary care, to contribute their first-hand experience of delivering successful mobile and flexible working projects.
The discussion explores the benefits and opportunities of mobile working to meet local and central performance targets.