Birmingham City Council – the largest local authority in Europe - has declared itself effectively bankrupt. All new spending beyond statutory services has ceased with immediate effect.
A year on from the murder of Logan Mwangi, Care Inspectorate Wales is reporting there are still 'serious concerns' with children's services at Bridgend County Borough Council.
A new report declares 'further urgent action' is needed to improve services, but acknowledges there have been some improvements in the last 12 months.