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FINANCE

Councils warn of 'damaging cuts'

By Martin Ford | 14 December 2021

Councils in Wales have warned of ‘damaging cuts to local services’ without an increase in funding.

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

Goodbye to ...

By Ann McGauran | 14 December 2021

The MJ highlights a tumultuous year for local government still impacted by the global pandemic, ...

FINANCE

Reviewers 'underestimated' challenge at Croydon

By Martin Ford | 13 December 2021

In a report a year on from their initial review, Chris Wood and Alan Gay said the 'enormity of th...

FINANCE

Cornwall plans to cut 400 jobs

By Martin Ford | 03 December 2021

The cuts are part of plans to save millions of pounds in order to balance the council’s budget in...

DEVOLUTION

LGA concerns over devolution approach

By Martin Ford | 02 December 2021

Senior figures from the Local Government Association (LGA) have raised concerns about Westminster...

SOCIAL CARE

Social care White Paper 'set up to fail'

By Martin Ford | 01 December 2021

The local government sector has praised the ambition of the long-awaited adult social care reform...

FINANCE

Statutory recommendation threat dropped

By Martin Ford | 01 December 2021

Warrington Council has escaped the threat of a statutory recommendation being issued by its exter...

BUSINESS RATES

Council U-turns on second homes tax hike

By Martin Ford | 30 November 2021

Conwy CBC is the latest authority in Wales to struggle with its approach to reining in the number...

OFSTED

Care managers 'unaware' of weaknesses in service

By Martin Ford | 30 November 2021

Children’s services at Halton BC have undergone a ‘deterioration’ since the council was judged to...

FINANCE

Croydon could face second public interest report

By Martin Ford | 29 November 2021

Grant Thornton has been looking into the redevelopment of the Fairfield Halls arts centre by the ...

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