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DEVOLUTION

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.

FINANCE

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...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

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...

FINANCE

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...

CLIMATE CHANGE

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...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

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...

DIGITAL

Northgate Public Services undergoes name change

By Martin Ford | 01 July 2021

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

FINANCE

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...

ENVIRONMENT

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.

PLANNING

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...

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