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COUNCILLORS

Royal recognition for LGA

By Martin Ford | 04 January 2022

Senior figures from the Local Government Association (LGA) have received awards in the Queen’s Ne...

DIGITAL

City council hit by suspected cyber attack

By Martin Ford | 23 December 2021

An investigation is underway into a ‘cyber incident’ at Gloucester City Council.

SOCIAL CARE

Councils express integrated care system sidelining fears

By Martin Ford | 23 December 2021

Local authority leaders are concerned they are being excluded as governance structures are put in...

SCOTLAND

Scottish settlement 'worst seen' by leaders

By Martin Ford | 23 December 2021

Council leaders in Scotland are demanding a meeting with First Minister Nicola Sturgeon over fund...

SOCIAL CARE

Leadership blamed for 'inadquate' children's services

By Martin Ford | 22 December 2021

‘Instability’ in senior leadership has led to ‘serious failures’ in Bury MBC’s children’s service...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Long-serving council officer takes top job

By Martin Ford | 22 December 2021

Dylan Williams has been appointed as Isle of Anglesey CC’s new chief executive.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Councils to deliver £1bn business rescue package

By Martin Ford | 21 December 2021

Local authorities have been tasked with administering the Government’s business grants scheme as ...

REORGANISATION

MP opposes 'undemocratic' council merger

By Martin Ford | 21 December 2021

The proposed merger of two district councils has been labelled ‘undemocratic’ by a local MP.

FINANCE

Challenging financial future for Northern Irish councils

By Martin Ford | 21 December 2021

Northern Ireland’s financial watchdog has warned of challenging years ahead for the region’s coun...

FINANCE

Welsh councils win £750m funding boost

By Martin Ford | 20 December 2021

The Welsh Government has included a £743m increase in funding for councils in its latest budget.

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