LGA

Too many children and young people find themselves at ‘crisis point’ before accessing mental health services, a report from the Care Quality Commission has found.

Half of children who are assessed as 'in need of extra help' by council child protection teams have experienced or witnessed domestic violence, says the LGA.

Tougher standards have been introduced for advertising gambling, with a focus on advertisements which appeal to problem gamblers, and on free bets and bonuses.

New analysis reveals nearly one in 10 new homes during the last two years was converted from an office and included no affordable housing or supporting investment in infrastructure such as roads, schools and health services.