National Adoption Week kicks off in Kent
As National Adoption Week 2010 kicks off on Monday (1 November), Kent County Council is looking for people to provide loving and permanent homes for children.
29 Oct 2010
National News
Disabled access to Wales' rail stations criticised
More than half of Wales' rail stations are not fully accessible to disabled people, according to a report. The Welsh assembly equality of opportunity committee issued the findings, highlighting "significant shortcomings", and calling for action. Arriva Trains Wales, which runs most of Wales' stations, said it was committed to improving access.
29 Oct 2010
Audit Commission says that many councils are slow on care budgets (Personal budgets)
Many councils are struggling with moves to give individual people their own budgets to spend on social care, a watchdog claims.
29 Oct 2010
Stunell: Lib Dems will deliver biggest increase in social housing for 30 years
"Because of Liberal Democrat influence in Government, the Coalition will be able to increase the supply of affordable housing in this country. More social homes will be built this year than in any year under the last Labour Government."
29 Oct 2010
Tackling Crime and Disorder in Fenham
Action has been taken to reduce youth disorder on the King George V playing field. After many complaints to local councillors and the police a joint initiative was set up. This involved local people reporting every incident to police. Police also carried out extra patrols and used diversionary measures to engage those causing the trouble.
29 Oct 2010
Black Damn Ponds
Voluntary groups regularly work alongside experts to
29 Oct 2010