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Gosport in £40k postal ballots gaffe

By Martin Ford | 26 April 2021

The council has been forced to send out replacement ballot papers to more than 10,000 postal vote...

Questions over impact of reorganisation on Levelling Up Fund

By Martin Ford | 23 April 2021

MPs have sought ‘clarity’ on priority rankings for Levelling Up Fund investment.

Watchdog urges 'revaluation' of councils' role

By Martin Ford | 22 April 2021

The ‘role and value’ of councils should be revaluated in face of rising demand and financial pres...

Treasury to look at public health spending

By Martin Ford | 22 April 2021

Councils are facing increased scrutiny from central government over their use of public health fu...

'Greater flexibility' for audit fees floated

By Martin Ford | 21 April 2021

The Government has published proposals to create ‘greater flexibility’ in agreeing audit fees fol...

Chief executive to trade Somerset for New Zealand

By Martin Ford | 21 April 2021

The chief executive of South Somerset DC, Alex Parmley, is to step down from his role as he prepa...

Councils wait on capitalisation directions

By Martin Ford | 20 April 2021

MPs have raised concerns after it emerged councils are still awaiting confirmation on emergency f...

Departed chief had threatened tribunal

By Martin Ford | 20 April 2021

York City Council was facing a potentially costly employment tribunal over allegations of bullyin...

Warnings of financial shock for care sector

By Martin Ford | 19 April 2021

Civil servants have warned of financial challenges ahead when the care home sector emerges from t...

Interim to be drafted in after candidate turns down Lichfield post

By Martin Ford | 19 April 2021

Lichfield DC is expected to appoint Tony McGovern on an interim basis.