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BUDGET 2021: Furlough scheme extended until autumn

By Martin Ford | 03 March 2021

The chancellor has extended the furlough scheme and announced further funding for apprenticeships...

'Good settlement fails to make up for austerity'

By Martin Ford | 02 March 2021

The Welsh Government has confirmed funding for councils, with the publication of the final local ...

Health and care White Paper sends 'wrong message'

By Martin Ford | 02 March 2021

Further regulation and intervention will not improve social care, the Local Government Associatio...

Councils fear homelessness 'tidal wave'

By Martin Ford | 01 March 2021

Local authorities are braced for a surge in the number of homeless people as protections put in p...

Hampshire to begin search for new chief executive

By Martin Ford | 01 March 2021

John Coughlan had delayed his retirement for a year to help tackle the COVID-19 pandemic.

Council apologises over property investments

By Martin Ford | 01 March 2021

Kensington and Chelsea LBC has admitted putting income above community benefits in its past prope...

Mayors call for self-isolation overhaul

By Martin Ford | 01 March 2021

Local government leaders have called for changes to self-isolation payments to increase complianc...

Councils' loans legal action fails

By Martin Ford | 26 February 2021

Councils are considering whether to appeal after a High Court judge threw out a bid to sue Barcla...

Familiar face to take reins at Redbridge

By Martin Ford | 26 February 2021

Lesley Seary is to return to Redbridge LBC to serve as its interim chief executive following the ...

Labour calls for council powers to intervene in high streets

By Martin Ford | 25 February 2021

Proposals for councils to take over empty shops and a ‘wholesale reform’ of business rates have b...