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Councils welcome care reform delay reports

By Martin Ford | 19 October 2022

The sector has reacted to reports the Government is to push back social care reforms by at least ...

Councils left in dark on fracking

By Martin Ford | 18 October 2022

Lancashire has called on the Government to clarify how it will measure public support and confirm...

Durham bids to join North East devo deal

By Martin Ford | 18 October 2022

Durham CC is bidding to join the North East devolution deal as negotiations reach their conclusion.

DCN vice chair awarded peerage

By Martin Ford | 17 October 2022

District Councils’ Network (DCN) vice-chair Sharon Taylor is to step down from the role after bei...

Councillors call for Government inspection

By Martin Ford | 17 October 2022

Warrington Council members have called for a Government inspection of its finances.

'Mistrust and dysfunction' at Middlesbrough

By Martin Ford | 17 October 2022

A breakdown in relations between officers and members at Middlesbrough Council has been highlight...

Solace Summit: Recruitment crisis laid bare

By Martin Ford | 13 October 2022

The scale of the recruitment crisis facing councils has been laid bare at the Solace Summit.

Solace Summit: Truss 'believer' in devolution

By Martin Ford | 13 October 2022

West Midlands mayor Andy Street believes the Government will stay the course on devolution.

Solace announces next president

By Martin Ford | 13 October 2022

Solace has announced Matt Prosser will officially take up the reins in the new year.

Solace Summit: 'Get your act together' on ICSs, councils told

By Martin Ford | 12 October 2022

Councils have been told to ‘get your act together’ and work with Integrated Care Systems (ICSs).