Council Should Consider Financial Support Bid, Accountants Say

Council should consider financial support bid, accountants say

East Sussex County Council should consider seeking financial assistance from the government, a group of external accountants has said.

Council launches employment initiative to support care leavers in North East Lincolnshire

North East Lincolnshire Council has announced a new employment programme designed to help young people leaving care gain skills and secure work. The Family Enterprise scheme aims to address the challenges faced by care leavers in entering the workforce, including low employment rates and limited access to training. Around 41% of care leavers aged 19 to 21 across the UK are not in education, employment, or training, with local figures even higher…