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Mayoral model faces opposition in Cornwall

By Martin Ford | 29 November 2022

There are doubts over Cornwall Council’s devolution deal as the issue of a mayor remains a sticki...

Oflog centralisation fears

By Martin Ford | 29 November 2022

MPs have heard fresh fears that the new Office for Local Government (Oflog) will lead to further ...

Brighton & Hove faces £12m overspend

By Martin Ford | 28 November 2022

Inflation is threatening to derail Brighton & Hove City Council’s planned savings, leaving it wit...

County threatens districts with legal action

By Martin Ford | 28 November 2022

A county council has threatened legal action against district authorities over funding for infras...

'Significant weaknesses' in two-thirds of SEND services

By Martin Ford | 18 November 2022

‘Significant weaknesses’ were found in more than two-thirds of services for children with special...

Harlow to vote on new chief executive

By Martin Ford | 18 November 2022

Harlow DC is expected to appoint Andrew Bramidge as its new permanent chief executive.

City of London unveils new chief executive

By Martin Ford | 18 November 2022

Ian Thomas was appointed as the organisation’s town clerk and chief executive at a meeting of the...

'Uncertain' future for Liverpool's finances

By Martin Ford | 18 November 2022

Liverpool City Council’s commissioners have said there is uncertainty over whether the local auth...

Autumn Statement: More mayors announced

By Martin Ford | 17 November 2022

Four new mayoral authorities are in the pipeline with ‘advanced discussions’ under way, the chanc...

Autumn Statement: Northern Powerhouse Rail to be 'core' only

By Martin Ford | 17 November 2022

The chancellor Jeremy Hunt has confirmed hopes for Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) to be completed...