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One of the more positive outcomes of the recent shenanigans at Cornwall Partnership Foundation Trust is the focus on the Freedom To Speak Up (FTSU) process. Although the trust has much work to do to rebuild confidence in its leadership following the recent revelations about serious governance failings, it is encouraging that action was taken when concerns were raised through FTSU. However, more needs to be done. The trust’s board, which met in public for the first time since  HSJ revealed the failings, was told there have been a “flurry” of concerns raised through FTSU. Directors a...

The issue, one example of several troubling governance problems at the trust, came to light after CPFT staff blew the whistle through the Freedom To Speak Up process. HSJ last week — were set out in an all-staff email by new interim CEO Matthew Patrick. He said four board members (one of which HSJ understands was recently-departed CEO Phil Confue) received a “single flat rate payment” for extra hours worked during Easter 2020. Dr Patrick apologised on behalf of the board and said he recognised the issue’s “sensitivity” at a time when much of the NHS has been working long hours...

Council leader faces vote of no confidence over handling of John Fenty revelations Councillor Philip Jackson brands thenvote of no confidence as "political posturing' ahead of the local elections (Image: Rick Byrne / Grimsbylive) The leader of North East Lincolnshire Council is facing a vote of no confidence after no independent investigation was made into events involving former deputy John Fenty and his business links with a convicted fraudster. Councillor Philip Jackson has been told by members of the opposition he "needed to stand down to give the council a fresh start." A vote will be ...

Kilauea eruption triggered by pressure built over a decade 2018 eruption of Kilauea volcano was one of the largest volcanic events in Hawaii in 200 years Fissure 8 lava fountain and lava channel during 2018 Kilauea eruption March 16, 2021 The 2018 eruption of Kilauea Volcano was one of the largest volcanic events in Hawaii in 200 years. The eruption was triggered by a relatively small and rapid change in the volcano after a decade-long buildup of pressure in its upper parts, according to a U.S. National Science Foundation-funded study published in Using USGS Hawaiian Volcanoes Observatory da...

Children's centres set to close in cost-cutting move Council chiefs propose closing family hubs to save money Updated The Broadway Children's Centre earmarked for closure (Image: Google Street Maps) Sign up to the Grimsby Live newsletter for daily updates and breaking newsInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign up here! When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice. Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourprivacy notice Council chiefs ar...