CCN News 2023

Household Support Fund to be extended: CCN responds

21 February 2023

Today the government has announced that its Household Support Fund has been extended for another twelve months to support people with cost of living pressures. ...

Three in four councils to increase council tax by the maximum in April as local authorities say they have ‘little choice’ in order to protect vital services

14 February 2023

Three quarters of councils are set to increase their council tax by the maximum amount this April, as local authorities say they are setting their ...

Pandemic triggers dramatic rise in people leaving the jobs market in rural county areas

04 February 2023

Over 100,000 people have taken the ‘lifestyle choice’ of early retirement in England’s county areas during the pandemic, contributing to hundreds of thousands of people ...

New report suggests greater use of digital technology is a crucial step in reforming adult social care

02 February 2023

Tunstall Healthcare and the County Councils Network (CCN) have today launched a brand-new report which argues that the potential of technology to support those with ...

Government reforms for children’s social care put forward: CCN response

Today the government has unveiled its new strategy for children's social care - the long-awaited Children's Social Care Implementation Strategy. The plan responds to recommendations ...

Over 2,000 warm spaces remain open in England’s counties as temperatures drop

17 January 2023

With the return of cold weather this week, councils are reminding people that there are over 2,000 warm spaces across England’s county areas open for ...