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Combined authority 'spending reserves like it's going out of fashion'

By Dan Peters | 17 June 2020

Greater Manchester Combined Authority’s chief executive has expressed doubts about whether his re...

Luton forced into unavoidable cuts

By Dan Peters | 17 June 2020

Luton BC’s boss has said the council has done all it can but has no other choice than to cut 365 ...

South Ribble chief executive resigns

By Dan Peters | 17 June 2020

South Ribble BC’s chief executive has resigned after a year on ‘special leave’.

Fresh league table fears

By Dan Peters | 16 June 2020

The prospect of council performance being ranked in a league table has been raised again this week.

EXCLUSIVE: Spooks in cyber threat warning

By Dan Peters | 16 June 2020

Chief executives have been warned of an increased cyber threat to councils as a result of the COV...

Jenrick insists he followed rules in Westferry decision

By Dan Peters | 16 June 2020

Under-fire communities secretary Robert Jenrick has insisted his decision to approve a controvers...

Councils call for clarity on local lockdowns

By Dan Peters | 16 June 2020

Councils this week called for clarity on the legal powers they will have if they are forced to im...

Councils back evictions ban in face of landlord criticism

By Dan Peters | 15 June 2020

Councils have insisted police powers can still be used to evict perpetrators of domestic violence...

Jenrick comes under pressure on council pay

By Dan Peters | 15 June 2020

Trade unions have directly approached local government secretary, Robert Jenrick, to provide a ‘f...

Jenrick appeal for shovel-ready schemes

By Dan Peters | 15 June 2020

Communities secretary Robert Jenrick has urged local areas to submit ideas for ‘shovel-ready’ sch...