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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.

Council to review Greensill land sale

By Martin Ford | 19 April 2021

Cheshire West & Chester Council has halted the sale of land to Lex Greensill following controvers...

Thurrock workers strike in pay dispute

By Martin Ford | 16 April 2021

Workers at Thurrock BC have embarked on a three-week strike amid claims their pay is to be ‘slash...

Campaign launched to reverse centralisation

By Martin Ford | 16 April 2021

Local government must ‘turn the tide’ on 40 years in which its autonomy has been eroded, a new re...