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Leaders to reconsider governance overhaul

By Martin Ford | 09 May 2022

Fears have been raised plans to ‘re-establish’ the West of England joint committee could put £600...

Councillors to boycott meetings

By Martin Ford | 09 May 2022

Councillors in the largest political group on Hartlepool BC have announced a boycott of meetings ...

New Cumberland authority set to appoint CEO

By Martin Ford | 09 May 2022

The shadow authority for the new unitary council will be asked to confirm the appointment at its ...

Warrington in credit downgrade

By Martin Ford | 09 May 2022

Ratings agency Moody's said the council had moved from A2 to A3 due to 'high reliance on commerci...

Children 'bounced around' care system

By Martin Ford | 06 May 2022

Research by the charity Barnardo’s has found young people are facing frequent changes of home, sc...

COVID funding cut 'dangerous'

By Martin Ford | 05 May 2022

The Government has been urged to reinstate the COVID infection control fund (ICF) by groups repre...

Councils apologise for rebate errors

By Martin Ford | 04 May 2022

Swale BC has apologised for taking money out of the accounts of direct debit holders while Leeds ...

Judge calls for more children's home placements

By Martin Ford | 03 May 2022

A judge has called for more support from the Government to fund secure placements for vulnerable ...

EXCLUSIVE: Refugee funding to depend on data returns

By Martin Ford | 03 May 2022

The Government will not provide funding to councils to support refugees arriving under the Homes ...

Call for remote meetings after COVID controversy

By Martin Ford | 03 May 2022

Calls for new powers enabling councils to hold remote and hybrid meetings have been renewed after...