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More unions announce strike ballots

By Martin Ford | 06 October 2021

Two more trade unions have moved a step closer to industrial action after members rejected the la...

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Sunderland to raid reserves

By Martin Ford | 05 October 2021

Sunderland City Council has said it will have to raid already-earmarked reserves to close a £26m ...

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Hertfordshire faces uncertain financial future

By Martin Ford | 05 October 2021

Officers at Hertfordshire CC have warned an estimated £2m budget overspend could balloon in futur...

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Newcastle to appoint new chief

By Martin Ford | 05 October 2021

Councillors will vote on the appointment of Pam Smith at a meeting tomorrow.

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Lambeth faces £8m budget gap

By Martin Ford | 04 October 2021

Unrealised savings and overspends in children’s services and homelessness have all contributed to...

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Watchdog criticises council's slow pace of improvement

By Martin Ford | 04 October 2021

Audit Scotland found South Ayrshire Council had ‘made limited progress on key aspects of Best Val...

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Chief executive calls time on 48-year local government career

By Martin Ford | 04 October 2021

Colchester BC chief executive, Adrian Pritchard, has announced he will retire in March.

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Three councils to share chief executive

By Martin Ford | 04 October 2021

Three councils are to share a single leadership team and chief executive.

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Watchdog warns East Dunbartonshire on housing

By Martin Ford | 01 October 2021

The Accounts Commission said the council was well led overall, but raised concerns over the poor ...

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Bristol seeks help over 'worrying' schools deficit

By Martin Ford | 01 October 2021

The council has approached the Government for support with a deficit in its schools budget.

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