News
Forbes: Social housing under threat
The future of social housing has ‘never been under so much threat,’ Local Government Association senior vice president, Cllr Nick Forbes has told Labour’s party conference in Liverpool.
Interim chief vows to ‘get to bottom’ of South Ribble failures
South Ribble’s BC’s new interim chief executive has vowed to ‘get to the bottom’ of council failures, following a damning investigation into safeguarding.
Government committed to £95k exit cap
The Government remains committed to its plans to cap all public sector exit payments at £95,000 despite widespread opposition.
Chief to head Reading turnaround
Achieving for Children chief executive Nick Whitfield has been assigned to turn around Reading Council’s failing children’s services.
First UK council to divest pension fund from fossil fuels
Waltham Forest LBC has become the first local authority in the UK to divest its pension fund from all fossil fuels.
Lord O’Neill quits Northern Powerhouse role in Treasury
Key Northern Powerhouse champion Lord O’Neill has resigned as commercial secretary to the Treasury, in a further setback to the strategy.
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Opinion
What now for devolution?
Lord O’Neill’s resignation letter reveals much about the position of devolution in Theresa May’s Government and councils should be concerned, says Dr Jonathan Carr-West
Back to school
Councils are achieving great results on education in London but question marks over government funding raise serious concerns over staff, standards and child outcomes. Cllr Peter John reflects on the lessons of the London Councils’ Education Summit
Reaching a turning point
Local government is in an excellent position to help improve the justice system, writes Bob Neill MP
Tricks of the trade
Sleight of hand is not confined to the Magic Circle and local government must be aware of the wizardry going on behind devolution, warns Abdool Kara.
Curing the health crisis
Mark Rogers makes his plea to Government over the future of STPs and the role social care must play in the national health crisis
Moment of truth
Local government faces two crucial deadline dates in the next few weeks, says Norma Atlay
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Best Practice
United in the social care challenge
Working more closely with the voluntary and community sector could offer councils a new way to tackle pressure on adult social care. Iain MacBeath explains how Hertfordshire CC launched a new fund to ensure the sector receives the support it needs
Analysis
The opaque cost of austerity
While austerity has dominated the local government agenda since 2010, councils are now being hit by hidden costs. Cliff Dalton examines the financial impact of local government’s approach to savings and how the sector must respond
Private sector
Districts set to enter property business
Three more district councils are expected to join the growing number of local authorities entering the property business.
Aberdeen’s Hilton deal to create 350 jobs
Aberdeen City Council has signed a franchise deal with Hilton Worldwide to open a new hotel at the new Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre (AECC).
£9.2m windfall for councils
Local authorities across the country are to receive a six-figure windfall after the council-owned company YPO announced £9.2m in dividends.