The Officers Side of the Soulbury Committee submitted their pay and conditions claim for September 2007 back in May of this year. The claim put forward a strong case for a substantial increase in salary to keep pace with inflation and to reflect the increasing pressure and work load of Soulbury Officers. It also included [...]

A new report by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation has found that low wages, social networks and attachment to place are crucial factors in shaping young people’s attitude towards education, training and work opportunities. Most young people considered it was not worth travelling far for a low wage, although they would be willing to travel further [...]

A new study from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation explores what young people view as ‘heavy’ cannabis use and how such usage affects their lives. “The impact of heavy cannabis use on young people: Vulnerability and youth transitions” explores: • The type of cannabis used and how they used it; • Their various definitions of what [...]

Community Legal Service Direct is changed its name to Community Legal Advice from 12 November.  The phone number hasn’t changed – people can still access the same free and confidential advice paid for by legal aid on 0845 3454345. Our new website is www.communitylegaladvice.org.uk  Many of the people helped by the service are some of [...]

As part of the Comprehensive Spending Review announcement the Government recently published the single set of 198 national indicators that will underpin the new performance framework.  The Government is now consulting on the detailed definitions of the set to ensure that the methodology for measuring individual national indicators at a local level is sound. The consultation [...]

Tackling Racism: Online Despite many years of equal opportunities policies and procedures, racism remains a fundamental problem in our society. The TUC has always prioritised tackling racism in the workplace. The Tackling Racism: Online course has been designed to provide an opportunity for further understanding of equality and diversity issues in relation to race. It [...]

In August 2007, the funding arrangements for ESOL changed so that free provision would be confined to people on benefits (including working tax credit) Those who have an alternative means of proving low pay to the provider (e.g. pay slip) may be able to access additional support at the local level through extra money made [...]