Local authorities
Local authorities news from UK Parliament.
Education Committee scrutinises the science behind school closures
Education explores the scientific evidence behind the decision to close schools during the latest national lockdown
15 January 2021
Lords debates educational opportunities
Members focus on children from working class backgrounds
06 March 2020
Lords debates post-18 education and funding
Members discuss review led by Philip Augar
03 July 2019
Lords debates equal opportunities for young people
Members consider quality of life
17 May 2019
MPs debate Timpson review of school exclusions
Statement from Education Secretary Damian Hinds
07 May 2019
Committee holds roundtable discussion on post-16 support
Education Committee examines issues faced by young people with special educational needs and disabilities post-16
29 January 2019
Lords debates challenges facing young people
Peers discuss education, health, employment and 'generation rent'
14 December 2018
Lords debates funding for schools
Members consider impact of government approach
30 November 2018
Lords debates increase in violent crime
Youth services to combat gang culture under spotlight
30 November 2018
Local authorities questioned on school and college funding
Education Committee examines role of local authorities in the funding of schools and colleges
27 November 2018
Lords debates early intervention in children's lives
Members consider welfare and social mobility initiatives
02 November 2018
Work and Pensions and BEIS Committees publish report on Carillion
Carillion's board presided over “rotten corporate culture”, “responsible and culpable” for its massively costly demise
16 May 2018
Alternative provision for pupils outside school system examined
Education Committee questions providers of alternative provision
06 March 2018
Local authority culture change needed to ensure effective scrutiny
Communities and Local Government Committee report on local authority overview and scrutiny committees
15 December 2017
Race Disparity Audit examined by Committee
Women and Equalities Committee examines how people of different ethnicities are treated across public services
06 November 2017