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CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Backing for tougher Ofsted inspections

By Dan Peters | 24 February 2015

A former minister has accused some councils of a ‘degree of complacency’ over the standard of the...

WHITEHALL

Beecham: Ministers ignore the role of reserves

By Dan Peters | 24 February 2015

A former chairman of the Local Government Association has accused ministers of failing to acknowl...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Council to launch judicial review against Pickles

By Dan Peters | 24 February 2015

A council is today expected to decide to launch a judicial challenge against communities secretar...

FINANCE

SIGOMA highlights local government finance 'imbalance'

By Dan Peters | 24 February 2015

Urban councils have warned they may be unable to deliver key services to poor, high-need areas wi...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Urban councils to present 'fairer' funding model

By Dan Peters | 24 February 2015

Urban areas will today outline a fairer funding model that would establish the ‘true base cost of...

HEALTH

Call for minister for older people

By Dan Peters | 23 February 2015

A cross-departmental minister for older people should be introduced to ensure that care for the e...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Prosser confirmed as North Dorset chief

By Dan Peters | 20 February 2015

Matt Prosser has been confirmed as the new chief executive of North Dorset DC.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Regions need 'stronger voice' at Smith Square

By Dan Peters | 17 February 2015

The chairman of East Midlands Councils has called for the Local Government Association (LGA) to a...

WHITEHALL

Turn down improvement and face 'other measures'

By Dan Peters | 17 February 2015

Alternative measures should be introduced in cases where poorly-performing councils refuse to eng...

HEALTH

Bosses rush to meet BCF deadline

By Dan Peters | 17 February 2015

Government health and social care officials are still working to ensure three Better Care Fund (B...

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