Birmingham could become the first British city with an ‘Intelligent Transport’ network under plans put forward by a digital technology consortium. The proposals would bring together data on traffic congestion, car parking and bus schedules to create real time tracking information related to where someone is when they make an inquiry.

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A local government think tank has warned that 200,000 people are at risk from illegal loan sharks. In a report the New Local Government Network is urging councils to do more to support local credit unions and step up action against illegal lenders.

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By Colin Thunhurst

Health visitors play a vital part in promoting health in the community, but their numbers have been falling. Recent failures in child protection have put them back in the spotlight with the recognition that they could make a difference. The author argues that this focus on their value to society gives the opportunity to explore the leadership role they could play across the boundaries of the different professions.

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