# local authorities (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover local authorities. Page: Feed: --- ## [Welsh Government appoints Exchange for Change as DRS administrator](https://www.circularonline.co.uk/news/breaking-welsh-government-appoint-exchange-for-change-as-drs-administrator/) _2026-08-20 · Peter Davies-Dennis · Circular Online_ The Welsh Government has announced the appointment of Exchange for Change as the Deposit Management Organisation for its Deposit Return Scheme (DRS). The post Welsh Government appoints Exchange for Change as DRS administrator appeared first on Circular Online . ## [Clinical waste disposal company fined £300,000 after employee severs arms](https://www.circularonline.co.uk/news/clinical-waste-disposal-company-fined-300000-after-employee-severs-arms/) _2026-08-20 · Peter Davies-Dennis · Circular Online_ A clinical waste disposal company has been fined £300,000 after one of its workers severed his arm from the elbow down while unblocking machinery. The man, 42, had been working a night shift at Tradebe Healthcare National Limited’s site on Elgin Industrial Estate in 2022. While working alongside a colleague, he attempted to clear \[…\] The post Clinical waste disposal company fined £300,000 after… ## [Campbell Tickell’s sports consultancy experience and insights](https://www.campbelltickell.com/2026/08/20/campbell-tickells-sports-consultancy-experience-and-insights/) _2026-08-20 · Zina Smith · Campbell Tickell | Consultancy & recruitment for the charitable, not-for-profit & public sectors_ Read the latest insights from Campbell Tickell’s governance, strategy and regulation experts on current policy and real-world practice. The post Campbell Tickell’s sports consultancy experience and insights appeared first on Campbell Tickell | Consultancy & recruitment for the charitable, not-for-profit & public sectors . ## [PM announces new powers to tackle waste crime](https://www.circularonline.co.uk/news/pm-announces-new-powers-to-tackle-waste-crime/) _2026-08-20 · Peter Davies-Dennis · Circular Online_ The Prime Minister has announced that mayors, council leaders, and the Environment Agency will be given new powers to tackle waste crime. The post PM announces new powers to tackle waste crime appeared first on Circular Online . ## [Waste and recycling company fined £400,000 after employee struck by vehicle](https://www.circularonline.co.uk/news/waste-and-recycling-company-fined-400000-after-employee-struck-by-vehicle/) _2026-08-19 · Peter Davies-Dennis · Circular Online_ A waste and recycling company has been fined £400,000 after an employee was seriously injured after being struck by a moving vehicle at its site in Basildon. The post Waste and recycling company fined £400,000 after employee struck by vehicle appeared first on Circular Online . ## [Back to school: your questions answered](https://www.ipsea.org.uk/back-to-school-your-questions-answeredrd) _2026-08-19 · (IPSEA) Independent Provider of Special Education Advice_ ## [IPSEA manifesto for SEND reform](https://www.ipsea.org.uk/News/ipsea-manifesto-for-send-reform) _2026-08-19 · (IPSEA) Independent Provider of Special Education Advice_ 12 August 2026 This year, the government published its proposals for SEND reform and the public consultation period ended in May. If everything continues as planned, we must now wait for the Government's response to the submissions it received following the consultation, and the publication of the Education for all Bill later this year. In our response to the consultation, we argued that this Bill… ## [Days out and discos: when disabled children miss out](https://www.ipsea.org.uk/Blog/days-out-and-discos-when-disabled-children-miss-out) _2026-08-19 · (IPSEA) Independent Provider of Special Education Advice_ 13 July 2026 At this time of year, we often hear from families whose disabled children have been excluded from things like end of year proms and days out, because of what the school describes as negative behaviour. This can be very upsetting. But is it lawful? Let's look at what schools can do - and also what they must not do - in relation to school events and behaviour policies. The key point is… ## [A new Prime Minister: a new direction for SEND reform?](https://www.ipsea.org.uk/Blog/a-new-prime-minister-a-new-direction-for-send-reform) _2026-08-19 · (IPSEA) Independent Provider of Special Education Advice_ By Jaysol Doy 23 July 2026 With a new Prime Minister and Education Secretary, what might be next for the planned SEND reforms? The public consultation is over and, if everything continues as planned, we must now wait for the Government's response to the submissions it received, and the publication of the Education for All Bill later this year. In our response to the consultation, we argued that… ## [If we need a Hillsborough Law to promote public accountability, why risk weakening children's SEND rights?](https://www.ipsea.org.uk/Blog/if-we-need-a-hillsborough-law-to-promote-public-accountability-why-risk-weakening-childrens-send-rig) _2026-08-19 · (IPSEA) Independent Provider of Special Education Advice_ By Madeleine Cassidy 23 July 2026 There was a powerful moment in Parliament this month when Andy Burnham spoke in support of the Hillsborough Law. After decades of campaigning by the Hillsborough families, he described the proposed legislation as a fundamental shift in the relationship between public authorities and the people they serve. Andy Burnham said the law would "pass power from the… ## [Anthony Ettinger on LinkedIn (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/3uJpipLongnB) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Public LinkedIn profile at linkedin.com/in/anthonyettinger. ## [100 firefighters called to fire at waste facility in London](https://www.circularonline.co.uk/news/100-firefighters-called-to-fire-at-waste-facility-in-london/) _2026-08-19 · Peter Davies-Dennis · Circular Online_ 15 fire engines and around 100 firefighters were called to a fire at a waste facility in Deptford last night. The post 100 firefighters called to fire at waste facility in London appeared first on Circular Online . ## [200 tonnes of asbestos waste dumped in Hertfordshire](https://www.circularonline.co.uk/news/200-tonnes-of-asbestos-waste-dumped-in-hertfordshire/) _2026-08-18 · Peter Davies-Dennis · Circular Online_ 200 tonnes of asbestos waste have been dumped at locations on the A10 and A120 in Hertfordshire. The post 200 tonnes of asbestos waste dumped in Hertfordshire appeared first on Circular Online . ## [68% of people will return drinks containers during shopping trips, new research finds](https://www.circularonline.co.uk/news/68-of-people-will-return-drinks-containers-during-shopping-trips-new-research-finds/) _2026-08-18 · Peter Davies-Dennis · Circular Online_ 68% of people would be likely to return drinks containers during shopping trips once the UK’s Deposit Return Scheme launches, new research finds. The post 68% of people will return drinks containers during shopping trips, new research finds appeared first on Circular Online . ## [Call-in Helpline](https://www.ipsea.org.uk/call-in-helpline) _2026-08-17 · (IPSEA) Independent Provider of Special Education Advice_ In addition to the pre-booked appointments on our Advice Line and Tribunal Helpline, we offer a free\* call-in helpline every Tuesday and Wednesday providing legally-based advice and support. If you're thinking of getting in touch with this service, please take some time to read the information on this page to learn more about how we can support you. Who is our call-in helpline for? Our call-in… ## [The ‘best endeavours’ duty](https://www.ipsea.org.uk/the-best-endeavours-duty) _2026-08-17 · (IPSEA) Independent Provider of Special Education Advice_ Using best endeavours to make sure special educational provision is made A key duty for certain settings is the duty to use their 'best endeavours' to secure special educational provision for all children or young people who have special educational needs (SEN), for whom they are responsible. This means doing everything that could reasonably be expected of it to meet the SEN of its pupils or… ## [Digital service launched for local authority EPR packaging grants](https://www.circularonline.co.uk/news/digital-service-launched-for-local-authority-epr-packaging-grants/) _2026-08-17 · Peter Davies-Dennis · Circular Online_ PackUK has launched a new digital service that allows local authorities to access information about their Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging grants. The post Digital service launched for local authority EPR packaging grants appeared first on Circular Online . ## [Fundraising and Communications](https://www.ipsea.org.uk/FAQs/fundraising-and-communications) _2026-08-17 · (IPSEA) Independent Provider of Special Education Advice_ Victoria Lewis, Fundraising Manager Victoria leads IPSEA's fundraising strategy and activities, with a focus on building relationships and ensuring a sustainable funding pipeline. She has over ten years' experience in developing fundraising initiatives and strategic partnerships at local and national charities, with expertise in securing major funding for diverse projects, services and causes.… ## [What happens after I submit my appeal: registration and key forms](https://www.ipsea.org.uk/what-happens-after-i-submit-my-appeal-registration-and-key-forms) _2026-08-14 · (IPSEA) Independent Provider of Special Education Advice_ After you send in your appeal form, the SEND Tribunal will register your appeal and will write to you and the local authority (LA) to tell you both what steps needs to be taken and when by. At the same time, the SEND Tribunal will send to the LA a copy of your appeal documents. The SEND Tribunal aims to reply within 10 working days (working days do not include Saturdays, Sundays, bank holidays,… ## [What happens after I submit my appeal: evidence and the bundle](https://www.ipsea.org.uk/what-happens-after-i-submit-my-appeal-evidence-and-the-bundle) _2026-08-14 · (IPSEA) Independent Provider of Special Education Advice_ After your appeal has been registered with the SEND Tribunal and your local authority has made its response, you will want to continue to send evidence which supports your appeal. The SEND Tribunal is evidence-based. Your LA will also provide evidence. When doing so, your LA has to provide all relevant information even if it is unhelpful to its case and helps your appeal. You should send all your… ## [CIWM calls for outright ban on all single-use barbeques](https://www.circularonline.co.uk/news/ciwm-calls-for-outright-ban-on-all-difficult-to-dispose-of-barbeques/) _2026-08-14 · Peter Davies-Dennis · Circular Online_ The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) has called for a 'swift and outright ban' on single-use barbeques. The post CIWM calls for outright ban on all single-use barbeques appeared first on Circular Online . ## [Hire AI-Powered Professionals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/pE0HbRA8SrK3) _2026-08-14 · **Sponsored**_ Browse public gigs, message candidates, and run video interviews — free to start. ## [Packaging manufacturer fined after employee’s hand crushed by machine](https://www.circularonline.co.uk/news/packaging-manufacturer-fined-after-employees-hand-crushed-by-machine/) _2026-08-13 · Peter Davies-Dennis · Circular Online_ A plastic packaging manufacturer has been fined for the second time in less than a year after an employee’s hand was crushed by the rollers of a laminating machine. The post Packaging manufacturer fined after employee’s hand crushed by machine appeared first on Circular Online . ## [NHF Code of Conduct 2026](https://www.campbelltickell.com/2026/07/28/nhf-code-of-conduct-2026/) _2026-07-28 · CT Comms CT Comms · Campbell Tickell | Consultancy & recruitment for the charitable, not-for-profit & public sectors_ Supported housing is often talked about as a safety net but all too often it has functioned like a patchwork quilt — stitched together, leaving gaps for the people who need help the most. The post NHF Code of Conduct 2026 appeared first on Campbell Tickell | Consultancy & recruitment for the charitable, not-for-profit & public sectors . ## [Housing chief executives WhatsApp summary – May – June 2026](https://www.campbelltickell.com/2026/07/17/housing-chief-executives-whatsapp-summary-may-june-2026/) _2026-07-17 · Hamza Hassiane · Campbell Tickell | Consultancy & recruitment for the charitable, not-for-profit & public sectors_ A note to readers These notes summarise recent discussions on Campbell Tickell’s WhatsApp group for Chief Executives of housing associations and ALMOs across all four UK jurisdictions and the Republic of Ireland. A full summary of discussions from the inception of the group is available on request. This is a closed group, open only to CEOs in housing associations and ALMOs. It currently has around… ## [The Competence and Conduct Standard: 5 essential steps to prepare](https://www.campbelltickell.com/2026/07/14/the-competence-and-conduct-standard-5-essential-steps-to-prepare/) _2026-07-14 · claire · Campbell Tickell | Consultancy & recruitment for the charitable, not-for-profit & public sectors_ Does your organisation have the systems, skills, governance and assurance arrangements needed to meet the new requirements? The new Competence and Conduct Standard represents a significant step in the professionalisation of social housing. The post The Competence and Conduct Standard: 5 essential steps to prepare appeared first on Campbell Tickell | Consultancy & recruitment for the charitable,… ## [The new Competence and Conduct Standard: why soft skills are critical](https://www.campbelltickell.com/2026/07/14/the-new-competence-and-conduct-standard-why-soft-skills-are-critical/) _2026-07-14 · claire · Campbell Tickell | Consultancy & recruitment for the charitable, not-for-profit & public sectors_ The new Competence and Conduct Standard is a huge step forward for technical professionalism in housing, but I fear without equal attention to “soft” people skills, it risks becoming a compliance exercise rather than a catalyst for better experiences for tenants and colleagues. The post The new Competence and Conduct Standard: why soft skills are critical appeared first on Campbell Tickell |… ## [CT Brief – Issue 84](https://www.campbelltickell.com/2026/06/18/ct-brief-issue-84/) _2026-06-18 · claire · Campbell Tickell | Consultancy & recruitment for the charitable, not-for-profit & public sectors_ Across housing, local government and the wider public and not-for-profit sectors, organisations are navigating a period defined by competing pressures: rising demand, tighter finances, heightened regulation and growing expectations around accountability and service quality. The post CT Brief – Issue 84 appeared first on Campbell Tickell | Consultancy & recruitment for the charitable,… ## [Hattie’s life in housing](https://www.campbelltickell.com/2026/06/18/hatties-life-in-housing/) _2026-06-18 · Zina Smith · Campbell Tickell | Consultancy & recruitment for the charitable, not-for-profit & public sectors_ Campbell Tickell is extremely proud to announce that it is has been certified as a B Corporation. Verified by B Lab, certified B Corporations (or B Corps) are companies that meet high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. The post Hattie’s life in housing appeared first on Campbell Tickell | Consultancy & recruitment for the charitable, not-for-profit… ## [When communication breaks down in housing organisations](https://www.campbelltickell.com/2026/06/11/when-communication-breaks-down-in-housing-organisations/) _2026-06-11 · Claudia Swan · Campbell Tickell | Consultancy & recruitment for the charitable, not-for-profit & public sectors_ A collection of insights from Campbell Tickell for leadership managing frontline operational teams The post When communication breaks down in housing organisations appeared first on Campbell Tickell | Consultancy & recruitment for the charitable, not-for-profit & public sectors . ## [It’s not about hiring “better people”](https://www.campbelltickell.com/2026/06/11/its-not-about-hiring-better-people/) _2026-06-11 · Claudia Swan · Campbell Tickell | Consultancy & recruitment for the charitable, not-for-profit & public sectors_ A collection of insights from Campbell Tickell for leadership managing frontline operational teams The post It’s not about hiring “better people” appeared first on Campbell Tickell | Consultancy & recruitment for the charitable, not-for-profit & public sectors . ## [Top Consulting Firm 2026: Campbell Tickell secures Diamond, Platinum, Gold and Silver rankings](https://www.campbelltickell.com/2026/06/04/top-consulting-firm-2026-campbell-tickell-secures-diamond-platinum-gold-and-silver-rankings/) _2026-06-04 · CT Comms CT Comms · Campbell Tickell | Consultancy & recruitment for the charitable, not-for-profit & public sectors_ Campbell Tickell (CT) is thrilled to be recognised as one of the top four consulting firms in the housing sector, ranked Diamond, in Consultancy UK’s top consulting firms 2023 guide. CT is also placed securely among the top firms in the local government and non-profit space, ranking Gold, as well as ranking Silver for public safety. The post Top Consulting Firm 2026: Campbell Tickell secures… ## [Install Manifest V3 Extension (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/mnI3gLHZDZi9) _2026-06-04 · **Sponsored**_ Get this Manifest V3 extension from the official TronBrowser Store listing. ## [From the ashes, arises a Phoenix: Scottish NFLAs resolve to chart a new path](https://www.nuclearpolicy.info/news/from-the-ashes-arises-a-phoenix-scottish-nflas-resolve-to-chart-a-new-path/) _2026-01-30 · admin · Nuclear Free Local Authorities_ The UK/Ireland Nuclear Free Local Authorities will tomorrow pass into history as the Manchester-based Secretariat will cease to function and the post of NFLA Secretary will be disestablished. But now at least there is the expectation that from out of the ashes a new phoenix will arise; for today our Scottish affiliated authorities took the … \[Continue Reading\] ## [NFLA Policy Briefing 335: Catalogue of NFLA publications and resources to 14 January 2026](https://www.nuclearpolicy.info/briefings/nfla-policy-briefing-335-catalogue-of-nfla-publications-and-resources-to-14-january-2026/) _2026-01-14 · admin · Nuclear Free Local Authorities_ --\> NFLA Policy Briefing 335 Catalogue of NFLA publications and resources to 14 January 2026 View PDF Download ## [NFLA Policy Briefing 334: Correspondence with the Deputy First Minister over Protection for Welsh National Parks from Nuclear Development](https://www.nuclearpolicy.info/briefings/nfla-policy-briefing-334-correspondence-with-the-deputy-first-minister-over-protection-for-welsh-national-parks-from-nuclear-development/) _2026-01-14 · admin · Nuclear Free Local Authorities_ --\> NFLA Policy Briefing 334 Correspondence with the Deputy First Minister over Protection for Welsh National Parks from Nuclear Development View PDF Download ## [NFLA Policy Briefing 333: NGO statement on the EBRD Green Economy Transition 2030 Strategy which includes nuclear energy](https://www.nuclearpolicy.info/briefings/nfla-policy-briefing-333-ngo-statement-on-the-ebrd-green-economy-transition-2030-strategy-which-includes-nuclear-energy/) _2026-01-14 · admin · Nuclear Free Local Authorities_ --\> NFLA Policy Briefing 333 NGO statement on the EBRD Green Economy Transition 2030 Strategy which includes nuclear energy View PDF Download ## [Paradise saved: Nuclear Energy Working Group says No to Nukes in Hawai’i](https://www.nuclearpolicy.info/news/paradise-saved-nuclear-energy-working-group-says-no-to-nukes-in-hawaii/) _2026-01-12 · admin · Nuclear Free Local Authorities_ Aloha! The UK/Ireland Nuclear Free Local Authorities were delighted to hear that the Nuclear Energy Working Group in its recent report for the Hawaiʻi State Energy Office has recommended to legislators that nuclear should not be pursued as an energy option for the beautiful Pacific island state. Lynda Williams, a physicist and environment activist based … \[Continue Reading\] ## [NFLA Policy Briefing 332: The French Resistance at Bure: the campaign to oppose a nuclear waste dump.](https://www.nuclearpolicy.info/briefings/nfla-policy-briefing-332-the-french-resistance-at-bure-the-campaign-to-oppose-a-nuclear-waste-dump/) _2026-01-06 · admin · Nuclear Free Local Authorities_ --\> NFLA Policy Briefing 332 The French Resistance at Bure: the campaign to oppose a nuclear waste dump. View PDF Download ## [NFLA Policy Briefing 331: Rushing to Deregulation – the report of the Nuclear Regulatory Taskforce](https://www.nuclearpolicy.info/briefings/nfla-policy-briefing-331-rushing-to-deregulation-the-report-of-the-nuclear-regulatory-taskforce/) _2025-12-18 · admin · Nuclear Free Local Authorities_ --\> NFLA Policy Briefing 331 Rushing to Deregulation – the report of the Nuclear Regulatory Taskforce View PDF Download ## [Mayors for Peace Briefing 63: Newsletter to UK/Ireland Mayors for Peace Chapter Members, December 2025](https://www.nuclearpolicy.info/briefings/mayors-for-peace-briefing-63-newsletter-to-uk-ireland-mayors-for-peace-chapter-members-december-2025/) _2025-12-17 · admin · Nuclear Free Local Authorities_ --\> Mayors for Peace Briefing 63 Newsletter to UK/Ireland Mayors for Peace Chapter Members, December 2025 View PDF Download ## [Where’s the lecce? 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And, for the eighth-year, activists … \[Continue Reading\] ## [Let the investor beware: why buying government Green Savings Bonds now means backing nuclear](https://www.nuclearpolicy.info/news/let-the-investor-beware-why-buying-government-green-savings-bonds-now-means-backing-nuclear/) _2025-12-15 · admin · Nuclear Free Local Authorities_ In commercial transactions, prospective purchasers are often urged to exercise caution before signing on the dotted line with a Latin phrase, ‘caveat emptor’ or ‘let the buyer beware’. The UK/Ireland Nuclear Free Local Authorities would like to warn future purchasers of government savings products to be wary that they might be investing in nuclear projects. … \[Continue Reading\]