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ELECTIONS

Watchdog concerns over voter ID introduction

By Martin Ford | 01 August 2022

The Electoral Commission has raised concerns over the implementation timetable for voter ID requi...

FINANCE

Councils face asset sale clampdown

By Martin Ford | 01 August 2022

Communities secretary Greg Clark is writing to councils today to confirm a tightening of rules un...

FINANCE

Councils left 'in the dark' on funding

By Martin Ford | 01 August 2022

Turmoil at Number 10 means councils will have to wait for details on next year’s funding arrangem...

RECRUITMENT

Social workers raise grievance with Leeds

By Martin Ford | 29 July 2022

Members of the Unison trade union lodged a grievance relating to caseloads, pay and benefits.

FINANCE

Warrington could take £18m hit

By Martin Ford | 29 July 2022

The council is facing losses of up to £18m from the collapse of Together Energy.

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

County chief set for North Yorkshire unitary role

By Martin Ford | 29 July 2022

Richard Flinton, is set to become the first chief executive of the new North Yorkshire Council.

FINANCE

Slough's financial challenge 'unprecedented'

By Martin Ford | 28 July 2022

Commissioners at Slough Council are set to be given powers over recruitment after finding it was ...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Harlow Council chief executive announces retirement

By Martin Ford | 28 July 2022

Brian Keane said he hopes to spend more time with his family following nine years’ service in the...

OMBUDSMAN

Record-breaking year for Ombudsman

By Martin Ford | 27 July 2022

The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has directed more improvements to councils in the ...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Local government stalwart Stephen Baker to retire

By Martin Ford | 27 July 2022

East Suffolk Council chief executive Stephen Baker has announced his retirement after 17 years in...

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