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Davies elected to lead Labour in local government

By Martin Ford | 13 June 2022

The leader of Telford & Wrekin Council, Shaun Davies, has been elected to head up the Local Gover...

Districts cry foul over devolution plans

By Martin Ford | 10 June 2022

Divisions have emerged over the Government’s devolution plans after lower-tier authorities raised...

Southampton announces new chief executive

By Martin Ford | 09 June 2022

Southampton City Council is to name a long-serving member of its leadership team as its new chief...

Warning over ICSs becoming 'cabals of self-interest'

By Martin Ford | 08 June 2022

Health and social care secretary Sajid Javid was forced to defend the new system when he appeared...

Some areas will 'lose out' from levelling up

By Martin Ford | 08 June 2022

The Government will be hard-pressed to deliver its manifesto pledge of levelling up every part of...

West Dunbartonshire names new chief executive

By Martin Ford | 07 June 2022

Peter Hessett, currently the council’s chief officer of regulatory and regeneration, has been at ...

Council to retain children's services control

By Martin Ford | 07 June 2022

North East Lincolnshire Council has been ordered to work with another authority to improve its ch...

60% of homecare providers rejecting referrals

By Martin Ford | 06 June 2022

Almost two-thirds of homecare providers are turning down referrals due to staff shortages, accord...

Unitary chief to stand down

By Martin Ford | 06 June 2022

Reading Council's chief executive Peter Sloman has announced he is leaving his post.

Children driven into care by poverty

By Martin Ford | 06 June 2022

Child poverty contributed to more than 10,000 young people entering care over the course of five ...