Children, Local government

DCN makes case for smaller unitaries to run children’s services ‘close to communities’

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Kerry Lorimer

25 Jul 25

Smaller unitary authorities have a “natural advantage” in providing children’s services, according to a study.

Kerry Lorimer

Freelance journalist

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