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HEALTH

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...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

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...

HEALTH

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 ...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

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.

FINANCE

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.

WHITEHALL

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.

PLANNING

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.

FINANCE

Hampshire faces £80m budget gap

By Martin Ford | 08 June 2021

A consultation has been opened by Hampshire CC on ways to address a budget shortfall.

ENVIRONMENT

Empower councils to lead net zero push

By Martin Ford | 07 June 2021

Councils must be granted powers and funding to help the UK achieve its zero-carbon targets, accor...

COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK

Surrey council leader to chair County Councils Network

By Martin Ford | 07 June 2021

Cllr Tim Oliver said recovering from the pandemic, rebuilding economies and tackling climate chan...

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