Councils face ‘economic shock’ after losing MILLIONS of pounds in parking fees and charges during coronavirus, figures show Councils across England are in for an ‘economic shock’ from lost parking income Motorists have been allowed to park for free in town centres during lockdown Authorities are now considering reintroducing charges, though fear it could damage … Read more
Gavin Williamson yesterday warned councils, parents and teaching unions not to block the return to school. The Education Secretary insisted youngsters must have full-time education in England from September. He signalled a clampdown on councils and schools that refuse to welcome all year groups back, with parents facing fines for children’s non-attendance. The hardline stance … Read more
Gavin Williamson yesterday warned councils, parents and teaching unions not to block the return to school. The Education Secretary insisted youngsters must have full-time education in England from September. He signalled a clampdown on councils and schools that refuse to welcome all year groups back, with parents facing fines for children’s non-attendance. The hardline stance … Read more
Councils warn of £10billion cash black hole as Robert Jenrick pumps an extra £500million into struggling English local authorities – less than £1.5million each – amid bankruptcy fears Local Government Secretary said cash would go towards covering lost income It is part of £4.3billion package of support put in place by the Government so far … Read more
Council leaders in areas threatened by Leicester-style lockdowns have rejected the idea – while claiming figures released by the Government detailing the highest coronavirus infection rates are out-of-date. Bradford, Barnsley and Rochdale were identified as three of the areas of England most at risk of being hit by a ‘local lockdown’ like the one imposed … Read more
Labour councils are bending to the demands of Black Lives Matter protesters by drawing up a list of controversial statues in their communities which could be ripped down. Dozens of memorials honouring colonial figures have been targeted for removal by activists, who yesterday crossed another name off their nationwide hit-list. The monument of 18th Century … Read more
Children in areas where councils have so far refused to reopen schools must be allowed to return to classes, the Education Secretary says today. Primary pupils across England were welcomed back by their teachers yesterday despite warnings from the hardline National Education Union. Up to 70 per cent of eligible youngsters returned after a ten-week … Read more
Children in areas where councils have so far refused to reopen schools must be allowed to return to classes, the Education Secretary says today. Primary pupils across England were welcomed back by their teachers yesterday despite warnings from the hardline National Education Union. Up to 70 per cent of eligible youngsters returned after a ten-week … Read more
These are the main steps set out in the guidance for teachers: Preparing the premises The government guidance published today stipulates that the first thing institutions should do is ensure the premises is ready to receive children safely. The building should be checked if it has been out of use for a long time, and … Read more
These are the main steps set out in the guidance for teachers: Preparing the premises The government guidance published today stipulates that the first thing institutions should do is ensure the premises is ready to receive children safely. The building should be checked if it has been out of use for a long time, and … Read more