AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDevolution & Health: A new Devolution and Community Empowerment Act could shift England’s health and wellbeing leadership towards directly elected mayors, aiming for “health in all policies” and more local coordination. School Holidays & Costs: Essex council plans to move school holidays sparked parent backlash, with worries about education disruption and whether families will actually save money. Apprenticeships Spotlight: Sandwell Council is ranked among the UK’s top apprenticeship employers, highlighting its education-and-skills offer across areas like digital services and HR. School Food Support (NI): A guide lists places across Northern Ireland where children can eat for less or free during summer holidays, including Asda Café’s £1 meals. Reading for Pleasure Push: MPs are calling for school libraries to be mandatory amid concern about falling reading for pleasure. Local School Place Pressure: A mother says her son’s college place was withdrawn weeks before the start, raising questions about admissions decisions. Animal Shelter Funding (Community Learning): Gateshead’s Bryson’s Animal Shelter needs £250,000 to rebuild kennels, underscoring how local services rely on community support.
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