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Warrington looking at security measures for staff over flag removal
By Martin Ford | 13 October 2025
Warrington Council is looking at implementing costly security measures to protect staff removing St George’s cross and Union flags.
Transformation is not a one-off project
By Iain Murray | 10 October 2025
Convenient temporary financial fixes may keep authorities afloat, but do not build the foundations for long-term stability, says Iain Murray.
GMB: Knowsley equal pay claim could cost council tens of millions of pounds
By Joe Lepper | 10 October 2025
Knowsley Council ‘could face tens of millions of pounds’ in equal pay claims, the GMB trade union has claimed.
Birmingham and unions finalise landmark equal pay deal
By William Eichler | 14 October 2025
Birmingham City Council and trade unions have reached a final agreement to settle historic equal ...
Ministers seek 'holding direction' powers
By Martin Ford | 13 October 2025
The Government is seeking to gain more powers to prevent councils refusing planning permission.
Sussex and Brighton Combined County Authority appoints chief executive
By Martin Ford | 13 October 2025
Mark Rogers has been appointed interim chief executive of Sussex and Brighton Combined County Aut...
Budget deficit warning over two unitary plan
By Joe Lepper | 13 October 2025
One of two unitary authorities proposed for Warwickshire amid local government reorganisation ‘wo...
Warrington looking at security measures for staff over flag removal
By Martin Ford | 13 October 2025
Warrington Council is looking at implementing costly security measures to protect staff removing ...
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Time to step up the pace
'Heather Jameson canvasses sector experts’ views on the New Towns Taskforce report, and finds a high level of support for a document that ‘doesn’t pull its punches’.'
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DCN is 'punching above its weight'
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By Martin Ford | 08 October 2025
Investing in potential
By Julie Young | 07 October 2025
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Neighbourhood health's real role
By Lisa McNally | 06 October 2025
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Time to ACT on terrorism
By Dr Amy Batley | 01 October 2025
A new counter-terrorism system – ACT for local authorities – puts the emphasis on five areas of...
Budget deficit warning over two unitary plan
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Reorganisation could break care services unless government gets reform right
By Cllr Matthew Hicks | 10 October 2025
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Nottingham calls for boundary review under reorganisation plans
By William Eichler | 10 October 2025
Nottingham City Council has confirmed it will submit a proposal to Whitehall for a boundary revie...
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