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Refugees minister resigns

By Martin Ford | 05 September 2022

Refugees minister Lord Harrington has resigned, claiming there was no longer a need for his role.

Bristol names new chief executive

By Martin Ford | 05 September 2022

The appointment is subject to a vote by councillors at a meeting next week.

Cities warn of multi-million pound overspends

By Martin Ford | 02 September 2022

Both Manchester and Bradford city councils have warned they face yawning budget gaps without addi...

Councils hit by two million cyber attacks

By Martin Ford | 01 September 2022

Cyber attacks on councils have increased this year, with the number reaching 2.3 million so far i...

Lancashire heads for £18m overspend

By Martin Ford | 01 September 2022

The gap has been attributed to the proposed pay increase being higher than expected, and demand f...

Chief announces retirement after 45 years' service

By Martin Ford | 01 September 2022

Geoff Little first joined Bury in 1986 and returned in 2018 from Manchester City Council.

Harlow to name interim chief

By Martin Ford | 31 August 2022

Members will be asked to approve the appointment of Rob Tinlin to the role for up to six months.

Long-serving chief executive announces retirement

By Martin Ford | 31 August 2022

Wyre BC’s chief executive Garry Payne has announced he is to retire next year after 36 years in l...

Unions plan more strikes

By Martin Ford | 30 August 2022

Scottish trade unions are planning further strike action after rejecting employers’ improved 5% p...