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SEND

Over 90% of councils get green light for SEND grants

By Martin Ford | 05 October 2026

More than nine in 10 councils will see their deficits for SEND (special educational needs and dis...

PEOPLE

Cumberland announces chief executive appointment

By Martin Ford | 01 October 2026

Cumberland Council has appointed Jo Atkinson as its next chief executive.

PEOPLE

London borough appoints interim corporate director

By Martin Ford | 30 September 2026

Lambeth LBC has appointed Robert Henderson as interim corporate director for children, families a...

PEOPLE

Shropshire adds to senior leadership team

By Martin Ford | 23 September 2026

Chris Atherton has been confirmed as director of adult social services at Shropshire Council.

PEOPLE

Chief executive to leave combined authority

By Martin Ford | 23 September 2026

West Yorkshire Combined Authority chief executive Ben Still has announced his departure after a d...

SCOTLAND

Scots council map to be torn up

By Martin Ford | 22 September 2026

The Scottish Government has announced proposals for a major shake-up of councils.

EMERGENCY PLANNING

Planning for the worst

By Martin Ford | 22 September 2026

As the UK faces a myriad of large-scale threats that only grows longer with each passing year, ho...

FUNDING

Government faces possible legal challenge over funding cuts

By Martin Ford | 18 September 2026

The Conservative Party has instructed lawyers to look into mounting a legal challenge over cuts t...

REORGANISATION

Counties call for 'change in direction' on LGR

By Martin Ford | 17 September 2026

A ‘material change in direction’ on local government reorganisation (LGR) has been demanded by th...

PEOPLE

Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee chair elected

By Martin Ford | 17 September 2026

Abena Oppong-Asare has been elected as chair of the Housing, Communities and Local Government sel...

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