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Former interim chief to leave Warrington

By Martin Ford | 07 April 2026

Steve Park has announced his departure from Warrington BC.

Ombudsman in clash with South Kesteven

By Martin Ford | 02 April 2026

South Kesteven DC is facing further action from a watchdog for refusing to compensate a homeless ...

Sector mourns loss of 'giant of English devolution'

By Martin Ford | 02 April 2026

Tributes have been paid to the former chief executive of Greater Manchester Combined Authority (G...

Birmingham announces new director of economy

By Martin Ford | 02 April 2026

Andy Williams has been appointed director of economy and skills at Birmingham City Council.

Toil, then trouble on LGR

By Martin Ford | 02 April 2026

The Government has announced its decisions on new unitaries in four of the Devolution Priority Pr...

Reed to activate intervention powers

By Martin Ford | 01 April 2026

Questions have been raised over Government moves to implement fresh direct intervention powers in...

MPs call for safeguarding to ease pressure on Prevent

By Martin Ford | 01 April 2026

MPs have called for the wider safeguarding system to ease pressure on the Prevent programme.

Peers challenge ministerial powers in English Devolution Bill

By Martin Ford | 31 March 2026

Peers have moved to strip ministers of powers to impose changes on combined and strategic authori...

Chief executive defends by-election integrity

By Martin Ford | 30 March 2026

Manchester City Council chief executive Tom Stannard has defended the ‘integrity’ of last month’s...

Unitary council names permanent chief executive

By Martin Ford | 30 March 2026

Sharon Wroot has been confirmed as the permanent chief executive of North East Lincolnshire Council.