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Recovery grant rift leaves local government divided

By Martin Ford | 19 February 2026

The Government’s doubling down on the recovery grant for deprived urban authorities in the final ...

Calls to indemnify officers after U-turn debacle

By Martin Ford | 19 February 2026

Ministers are facing calls to indemnify returning officers as councils scramble to organise local...

Cheshire East a 'floundering ship', claims opposition

By Martin Ford | 19 February 2026

Cheshire East Council has been described as a ‘floundering ship’ as it grapples with a financial ...

City of London paid £10,000 to Mandelson firm Global Counsel

By Martin Ford | 19 February 2026

The City of London Corporation spent a five-figure sum last year with Global Counsel, the company...

Local government finance settlement leaves sector divided

By Martin Ford | 17 February 2026

The most controversial local government finance settlement for years has divided the sector. Mart...

Government U-turns on elections delays

By Martin Ford | 16 February 2026

The Government has withdrawn its decision to postpone local elections in 30 areas.

Combined authorities announce chief executives

By Martin Ford | 13 February 2026

Two combined authorities have made chief executive appointments.

Borough set to appoint interim as chief to stand down

By Martin Ford | 11 February 2026

Eastleigh BC has announced James Strachan is to step down as chief executive.

Scottish councils struggle to close budget gaps

By Martin Ford | 10 February 2026

Councils are struggling to balance their books following the announcement of the Scottish Budget.

Compensation for business rates funding flaw

By Martin Ford | 09 February 2026

Councils affected by controversial changes to funding will be compensated, ministers have announced.