Two management posts at Bristol City Council, costing £250,000 per year, are to be cut.

ELDERLY dementia sufferers face being caught up in a legal battle after their care home fees were slashed by a council.

A council officer who presided over the department which failed to help abused toddler Baby Peter is fighting her sacking at the Court of Appeal.

A DOCUMENTARY which was filmed in Coventry to shed light on the world of children in care has won a national television award.

More than 500 councillors have signed a letter urging town halls in England to avoid making disproportionate cuts to services supporting some of the most vulnerable people in their communities.

The Children’s Workforce Development Council (CWDC) has announced plans to continue beyond March 2012 despite being told the government will no longer fund their workforce development work from April 2012.

Chief medical officer for England demands big increase in take-up for 2011-12 ‘flu season’, warning health authorities to order enough supplies now

Sharon Shoesmith is set to begin her appeal against the High Court ruling that upheld the decision to sack her in the aftermath of the Peter Connelly case.

A leading Norfolk charity is planning a wholesale shake-up in the way it delivers services across the county to meet the twin challenges of coping with cuts in funding while giving older people more say in their own lives.

LIVERPOOL council has started asking for views on plans to axe social services for people with “moderate” needs.