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FINANCE

McMahon: End to 'shaming' preventing bankruptcies

By Martin Ford | 07 May 2025

An end to ‘public shaming’ of councils has helped stem the tide of section 114s, local government...

FINANCE

Burnham admits Crossrail funding 'mistake'

By Martin Ford | 06 May 2025

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has said he regrets not implementing land value capture as ...

PEOPLE

Unitary appoints chief executive

By Martin Ford | 02 May 2025

West Berkshire Council has announced the appointment of Joseph Holmes as its permanent chief exec...

PEOPLE

Calderdale adds to senior leadership team

By Martin Ford | 02 May 2025

Esther Beresford, has been appointed by Calderdale MBC as assistant director for early interventi...

PLANNING

Attempt to thwart Government 'power grab' defeated

By Martin Ford | 01 May 2025

MPs have accused the Government of a ‘power grab’ enabling ministers to change planning rules.

HOUSING

Temporary housing figures hit new high

By Martin Ford | 30 April 2025

The number of people living in temporary accommodation has reached a new record level.

FINANCE

Call for SEND deficit assurance

By Martin Ford | 30 April 2025

The freshly-appointed president of the Society of County Treasurers has called on the Government ...

FINANCE

The race to embrace transformation

By Martin Ford | 30 April 2025

Amid turbulent times for council finances, the new president of the Society of County Treasurers,...

LEGAL

Council takes legal advice over listed building blaze

By Martin Ford | 29 April 2025

Wiltshire Council is taking legal advice over a fire at a listed building at the centre of a plan...

PEOPLE

Dudley confirms chief executive appointment

By Martin Ford | 29 April 2025

Balvinder Heran has been appointed as chief executive at Dudley MBC.

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