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LGA demands ministerial forum on health

By Martin Ford | 01 July 2025

The Local Government Association (LGA) has demanded a greater voice for councils in reforming the...

Councils using planning time extensions 'too often'

By Martin Ford | 30 June 2025

More councils could face Government intervention over planning following a tightening of rules.

Independent cohesion commission launched

By Martin Ford | 30 June 2025

An independent commission on community and cohesion has been established to look into the ‘root c...

Combined authority confirms chief executive appointment

By Martin Ford | 27 June 2025

Tees Valley Combined Authority has confirmed the appointment of a new chief executive.

Government 'localising blame'

By Martin Ford | 26 June 2025

The Government has been accused of ‘localising blame’ by relying on council tax hikes to prop up ...

Unitary announces chief executive appointment

By Martin Ford | 26 June 2025

East Riding of Yorkshire Council has announced the appointment of a new chief executive.

Bristol Greens yet to act on Fujitsu contract

By Martin Ford | 26 June 2025

Bristol City Council’s Green administration has yet to act on a controversial multi-million pound...

Reorganisation 'damage will take years to repair'

By Martin Ford | 25 June 2025

Concerns have been voiced over the role of proposed neighbourhood area committees in newly reorga...

Forging the future

By Martin Ford | 25 June 2025

With the sector in crisis and the need for radical change, fundamental questions are being asked ...

Unrest due to local 'negligence'

By Martin Ford | 24 June 2025

Unrest due to breakdowns on social cohesion has been blamed on ‘negligence at the local level’.