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Truss facing Tory pressure to boost funding

By Martin Ford | 07 September 2022

Conservative-led councils have piled the pressure on new Prime Minister Liz Truss to provide incr...

Ministers share 'significant concerns' over council's finances

By Martin Ford | 07 September 2022

The Government is expected to grant Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council a £20m capi...

Inflation's stealthy impact

By Martin Ford | 06 September 2022

Double-digit inflation is putting huge pressure on councils, with impacts including fuel price hi...

Edinburgh launches compensation scheme for abuse victims

By Martin Ford | 06 September 2022

Senior social worker Sean Bell was found dead in August 2020 as he awaited trial for sexual assau...

Councils defend housing enforcement record

By Martin Ford | 06 September 2022

MPs raised doubts over councils' commitment to enforcing housing standards in the private sector.

Call for inflation support from Truss

By Martin Ford | 05 September 2022

Councils have warned of service cuts if new Prime Minister Liz Truss fails to provide further fin...

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...