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Pressure grows for tougher sanctions on councillors

By Martin Ford | 11 June 2021

Thousands have signed a petition for disqualifications and suspensions as the Government prepares...

LGA questions funding to tackle COVID-19 surges

By Martin Ford | 11 June 2021

Councils have voiced concern over funding to tackle COVID-19 in areas hit by the Delta variant.

Council presses ahead with £100m property investment

By Martin Ford | 10 June 2021

Somerset West and Taunton DC has doubled down on its commercial property investments during the C...

Councils call for procurement freedom

By Martin Ford | 10 June 2021

Removal of red tape during the COVID-19 pandemic has shown what can be done, officers have told t...

Rutland interim secures permanent chief's role

By Martin Ford | 09 June 2021

Councillors have approved the appointment of Mark Andrews as Rutland CC’s new chief executive off...

Councils demand 'urgent' increase in vaccine supply

By Martin Ford | 09 June 2021

Councils have warned the Government ‘inadequate and uncertain supplies’ of jabs are holding back ...

Former CIPFA president headed for chief executive role

By Martin Ford | 09 June 2021

Carolyn Williamson has been recommended as the next chief executive of Hampshire CC.

Districts in plea for leisure centre funding

By Martin Ford | 08 June 2021

A crunch meeting on the future of leisure centres is to take place this week, The MJ understands.

Councils press for bin collections overhaul funding

By Martin Ford | 08 June 2021

Chief executives have urged the Government to fully fund any nationwide changes to bin collections.

Call for holiday homes clampdown

By Martin Ford | 08 June 2021

Council leaders in Wales are asking for new powers and stricter taxation on holiday lets.