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FINANCE

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...

FINANCE

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...

WHITEHALL

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...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

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.

ENVIRONMENT

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...

PAY

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...

WHITEHALL

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...

FINANCE

Social care reform depends on market overhaul

By Martin Ford | 15 April 2021

Social care reform will ‘fail’ without addressing weaknesses in the provider market, a think-tank...

BUSINESS RATES

Scotland 'should grasp nettle' of council tax reform

By Martin Ford | 15 April 2021

Holyrood should go further in overhauling taxation, research by the Institute for Fiscal Studies ...

WHITEHALL

Gangs 'one step ahead' of authorities

By Martin Ford | 15 April 2021

Criminal gangs that exploit children are ‘one step ahead of authorities,’ mandarins have told pee...

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  1. Report calls for slashing of London boroughs
  2. Peers move to limit ministerial powers over elections
  3. District councils propose council tax freeze
  4. London needs fewer councils as part of a broader governance reset in the capital
  5. Political convenience is no justification for unconstitutional local election tinkering
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