Local Government Association

South Gloucestershire Council is committed to working with its communities and partners to tackle inequalities in all areas of life. In 2024 the council published a four-year tackling inequalities plan, which sets out a whole-council strategic approach to tackling inequalities in 10 areas of life – including health and wellbeing.

As councils prepare to enter a new civic year, we write to remind colleagues of the requirements set out in the Model Disciplinary Procedure and Guidance.

As part of our 10 years of children's public health in local government interviews, Greg Fell, President of the Association of Directors of Public Health discusses the impact councils have had on child health over the past 10 years but also the challenges they face over the next decade.

As part of our 10 years of children's public health in local government interviews, Ruth Tennant, Director of Public Health, Education and Inclusion at Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, has a unique perspective on children’s health. Her role at Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council covers both public health and schools, she discusses what the experience has taught her.

As part of our 10 years of children's public health in local government interviews, Sallyann Sutton, Professional Officer at the School and Public Health Nurses Association shares how school nurses have been innovators in local government and why more funding is needed so they can unleash their potential.

As part of our 10 years of children's public health in local government interviews, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health President Professor Steve Turner shares why he believes there is so much more to come from local government in terms of improving child health.

As part of our 10 years of children's public health in local government interviews, Alison Morton, Chief Executive Officer for the Institute of Health Visiting and frontline health visitor Rebecca Price discuss how innovation is offering hope in what has been and remains a challenging period for the profession.

As part of our 10 years of children's public health in local government interviews, Sarah Muckle, Director of Wellbeing, Public Health and Communities at Essex County Council discusses why the move of public health into councils has allowed closer working with other key services such as children’s social care, schools and planning.