One issue that has been at the forefront of political debate in Stoke-on-Trent this year has been children’s social care and the rising number in the care of the City Council. I have been clear that it is our number one priority, and part of addressing it is finding loving homes for the 900 children in our care today. I’m always grateful for the opportunity given to me by the Sentinel newspaper to talk about issues such as this - and here’s my Personally Speaking column from today.