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Nottingham improvement board appointed

By Martin Ford | 21 January 2021

The board has been tasked with providing external ‘advice, challenge and expertise’ to the counci...

Woking appoints new chief executive

By Martin Ford | 20 January 2021

Julie Fisher has been announced as the new chief executive of Woking BC.

Council tax rises could undermine levelling up

By Martin Ford | 20 January 2021

The Government’s reliance on council tax increases to boost local government funding could hinder...

Nottingham plans £100m asset sale

By Martin Ford | 19 January 2021

The council has identified £100m of assets for sale as part of a plan to bring its finances under...

Casey calls for stronger rough sleeping prevention

By Martin Ford | 19 January 2021

Tackling rough sleeping has been ‘dumped on’ local authorities, according to the woman behind the...

Vaccine rollout risks deepening health inequalities

By Martin Ford | 19 January 2021

More must be done to increase COVID-19 vaccine uptake among black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAM...

Scottish Borders appoints chief executive

By Martin Ford | 19 January 2021

Scottish Borders Council has appointed Netta Meadows as its new chief executive.

Grenfell survivors in multimillion pound lawsuit

By Martin Ford | 18 January 2021

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and Kensington and Chelsea LBC are amon...

Hughes named new rough sleeping minister

By Martin Ford | 18 January 2021

Kelly Tolhurst stepped down from the role for family reasons after five months in the role.

Herefordshire to appoint new chief executive

By Martin Ford | 18 January 2021

Paul Walker is expected to be confirmed in the role at a council meeting this week.