Why the Total Place bandwagon should roll again
By Michael Burton | 15 May 2025
John Denham was Labour’s communities secretary 15 years before Angela Rayner. He tells Michael Burton why he would not have embarked on wholescale local government reorganisation, wants faster devolution and why Total Place, or ‘place-based budgeting’ deserves a comeback.
Blueprint document sparks sector concern
By Lee Peart | 15 May 2025
A blueprint document detailing changes to Integrated Care Board (ICB) functions has sparked concerns across local government.
North Somerset chief executive announced
By Martin Ford | 15 May 2025
North Somerset Council has announced the appointment of Mandy Bishop as chief executive.
Blueprint document sparks sector concern
By Lee Peart | 15 May 2025
A blueprint document detailing changes to Integrated Care Board (ICB) functions has sparked conce...
North Somerset chief executive announced
By Martin Ford | 15 May 2025
North Somerset Council has announced the appointment of Mandy Bishop as chief executive.
Enfield to name permanent chief executive
By Martin Ford | 14 May 2025
Perry Scott is set to become Enfield LBC’s chief executive on a permanent basis.
War of words over Surrey CC reorganisation plan
By Dan Peters | 14 May 2025
Opposition Surrey CC members have argued a plan for two new unitary authorities in the county was...
Council plans further Exceptional Financial Support bid
By Dan Peters | 14 May 2025
Windsor & Maidenhead BC will need to agree a package of Exceptional Financial Support (EFS) with ...
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