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Slough Children First appoints new chair

By Martin Ford | 01 June 2021

Slough Council has announced the appointment of Tony Hunter as the new chair of Slough Children F...

Auditors probe 'negative culture' at Nottingham

By Martin Ford | 28 May 2021

An investigation has uncovered a ‘lack of compliance with rules’ at Nottingham City Council.

Experts divided on devolution

By Martin Ford | 28 May 2021

The debate over bespoke deals or a national framework has re-emerged with the publication of an I...

'Inspirational' chief to step down

By Martin Ford | 28 May 2021

Denise Hyde has announced her intention to retire later this year.

Steward headed for Cumbria chief role

By Martin Ford | 28 May 2021

Cumbria CC has announced that it has offered Gill Steward the role of chief executive.

Council tax collection deficit hits £500m

By Martin Ford | 27 May 2021

Councils will need ‘additional help from taxpayers’ to balance their books, the Chartered Institu...

Call to tackle children's services 'postcode lottery'

By Martin Ford | 27 May 2021

National standards are needed to tackle variation in the quality of children’s services, the Hou...

Somerset districts in poll controversy

By Martin Ford | 26 May 2021

District leaders have struck back following criticism over an error in their reorganisation vote.

Pension funds urged to play levelling up role

By Martin Ford | 26 May 2021

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) funds could provide a £16bn boost to levelling up the coun...

Fears over local audit future after new regulator is confirmed

By Martin Ford | 26 May 2021

The announcement of a new regulator for public sector audits has failed to quell widespread fears...