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Bin lorry driver shortage at 'crisis point'

By Martin Ford | 30 June 2021

A shortage of 100,000 heavy goods vehicle drivers has disrupted bin collections across the country.

Chief speaks out after staff targeted by campaigners

By Martin Ford | 30 June 2021

A council chief executive has condemned the action of campaigners who sent emails to planning off...

Devolution key to tackling health inequalities, report finds

By Martin Ford | 30 June 2021

Sir Michael Marmot has said increased funding and far-reaching new powers must be devolved to red...

Combined authorities advised to 'revisit' devo deals

By Martin Ford | 29 June 2021

Combined authorities may need to ‘revisit’ devolution deals to help regions recover from the COVI...

Sector should challenge 'poisonous narrative' around commercialism

By Martin Ford | 29 June 2021

Councils should not be held back from responsible commercial investments because of high-profile ...

Lack of support held back local industrial strategies

By Martin Ford | 28 June 2021

Local leaders must be given a say in the Government’s Plan for Growth as it prepares to replace t...

Lib Dems elect new LGA group leader

By Martin Ford | 25 June 2021

Cllr Joe Harris has been elected leader of the Lib Dem group at the Local Government Association.

Councillors reject fossil fuel pension divestment

By Martin Ford | 25 June 2021

Wrexham CBC has voted down a motion to pressure a pension fund into shifting investment away from...

Council chief tells staff of 'bleak' financial picture

By Martin Ford | 25 June 2021

Slough Council’s chief executive Josie Wragg has warned the council faces a ‘bleak’ financial sit...

'Serious concerns' over finances at Peterborough

By Martin Ford | 24 June 2021

An external auditor has said Peterborough City Council’s finances are among the most concerning h...