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Hackney appoints new chief executive

By Martin Ford | 07 July 2021

Mark Carroll will take on the role later this year, subject to approval at full council later thi...

Whitty warns of tough times ahead

By Martin Ford | 06 July 2021

The life-changing effects of COVID-19 will continue to be felt for many months to come, Professor...

Mayors demand fiscal freedoms

By Martin Ford | 06 July 2021

The Government has been urged to go further with devolving powers to existing combined authorities.

Thurrock targets 30 properties for asset sale

By Martin Ford | 05 July 2021

Officers have recommended the assets be declared surplus to requirements and released for sale or...

Skills devolution key to levelling up

By Martin Ford | 05 July 2021

A panel of experts brought together by the Localis think-tank discussed how to bring about econom...

Sevenoaks to halt support for leisure operator

By Martin Ford | 02 July 2021

Sevenoaks DC is poised to halt financial support to the operator of its leisure facilities, which...

Call for recognition of councils' role in net zero strategy

By Martin Ford | 02 July 2021

A group of local government, environmental and research organisations has called for powers and r...

Levelling up funds risk 'amplifying regional inequalities'

By Martin Ford | 01 July 2021

A new report from the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) is critical o...

Northgate Public Services undergoes name change

By Martin Ford | 01 July 2021

The company provides technology for health, housing, police and local government internationally ...

Government asks CIPFA to review eight councils

By Martin Ford | 01 July 2021

Eight councils granted ‘exceptional support’ from the Government are to undergo independent revie...