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A snapshot of goings on at Dudley Council this week

Children’s Services Quality Inconsistent Due to High Caseloads High caseloads are hampering Dudley Council's children's services, leading to inconsistent delivery according to Ofsted inspectors. While staff know their clients well, the quality of assessments varies, causing "drift and delay" in meeting the needs of vulnerable children. The council is hiring more staff to address this issue. Full story here

Council Tenants Face Maximum Planned Rent Increase A proposed national measure called "rent convergence" in Chancellor Rachel Reeves' budget could push council rents even higher for some tenants. This policy would gradually increase rent for properties below the set 'formula rent,' potentially adding another £1 to £2 pe

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