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Social care fair pay 'unlikely to be sufficient'

By Martin Ford | 09 October 2025

Doubt has been cast on whether the adult social care fair pay agreement will have the impact clai...

Westmorland and Furness Council announces chief executive

By Martin Ford | 09 October 2025

Miranda Cannon has been appointed chief executive of Westmorland and Furness Council.

New Towns report: 'stars align' for mayors

By Martin Ford | 08 October 2025

Mayors are set to take more prominent roles in planning matters, a think-tank has said.

EXCLUSIVE: LGA on its own will not be enough, survey finds

By Martin Ford | 08 October 2025

‘Very few’ respondents to a survey on the future of sector membership bodies believe the Local Go...

DCN is 'punching above its weight'

By Martin Ford | 08 October 2025

As Sam Chapman-Allen’s tenure as chair of the District Councils’ Network (DCN) comes to an end, h...

Derbyshire interim chief executive announced

By Martin Ford | 02 October 2025

Derbyshire CC has appointed Simon Stevens as its interim chief executive.

Councils to get rent control powers

By Martin Ford | 02 October 2025

Councils in Scotland will be granted powers to limit rent increases on some properties under new ...

Nottinghamshire authorities in reorganisation row

By Martin Ford | 01 October 2025

Two councils have branded neighbouring authorities ‘irresponsible’ for publishing a public survey...

Welsh Government confirms council tax changes

By Martin Ford | 30 September 2025

The Welsh Government is to extend the time allowed before council tax enforcement can take place.

Lambeth housing supply squeeze

By Martin Ford | 30 September 2025

Lambeth LBC faces a squeeze on its supply of housing due to Right to Buy (RtB) changes, officers ...