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Unitary confirms chief executive and s151 appointments

By Martin Ford | 14 August 2026

Members of West Northamptonshire Council have formally appointed Martin Henry as chief executive ...

Devolution race exposes divisions over mayor question

By Martin Ford | 13 August 2026

The Government was this week facing hurdles as it races to complete the devolution map across Eng...

Untangling the wires to progress

By Martin Ford | 12 August 2026

The Government has finally unveiled it proposals to ‘rewire the state’ and devolve powers to regi...

Council seeks assurances over 'unfair' debt

By Martin Ford | 11 August 2026

Newcastle-under-Lyme BC has sought assurances amid fears its residents could be exposed to ‘unfai...

Peter Mason elected leader of LGA Labour group

By Martin Ford | 11 August 2026

The Local Government Association’s (LGA) Labour group has elected Cllr Peter Mason as its leader.

Doubts over health and care integration agreements

By Martin Ford | 06 August 2026

Doubts have been cast over the future of a key model for joint working between health and council...

The severed links in health and care integration

By Martin Ford | 06 August 2026

Despite recognition of the benefits of closer integration between health and social care, recent ...

Norfolk to make permanent chief executive appointment

By Martin Ford | 05 August 2026

Norfolk CC is set to appoint Dennis Bacon as its chief executive.

Think-tank founder to advise Burnham

By Martin Ford | 04 August 2026

The founder of a progressive think-tank has been appointed as special adviser to Prime Minister A...

Development corporations face planning expertise shortage

By Martin Ford | 04 August 2026

Pooling of staff between councils and development corporations may be required to avoid worsening...