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Reorganisation 'damage will take years to repair'

By Martin Ford | 25 June 2025

Concerns have been voiced over the role of proposed neighbourhood area committees in newly reorga...

Forging the future

By Martin Ford | 25 June 2025

With the sector in crisis and the need for radical change, fundamental questions are being asked ...

Unrest due to local 'negligence'

By Martin Ford | 24 June 2025

Unrest due to breakdowns on social cohesion has been blamed on ‘negligence at the local level’.

Scale not key to social care disaggregation

By Martin Ford | 23 June 2025

Adult social care disaggregation should not focus on scale, according to research published today.

Local Authority of the Year revealed

By Martin Ford | 20 June 2025

The MJ’s Local Authority of the Year has been announced at a gala ceremony this afternoon.

Nottingham adds to leadership team

By Martin Ford | 20 June 2025

Two corporate directors have joined Nottingham City Council on a permanent basis.

Reform county seeks referendum on mayor

By Martin Ford | 19 June 2025

Lancashire has approached the Government to ask for a referendum on adopting a mayor.

District announces departure of chief executive

By Martin Ford | 18 June 2025

Cotswold DC has announced the departure of chief executive Robert Weaver at the end of the month.

Councils face enforcement capacity 'struggle'

By Martin Ford | 18 June 2025

A cornerstone of the Renter’s Rights Bill is under threat due to a lack of council capacity, the ...

Government handling of NICs increase 'unacceptable'

By Martin Ford | 17 June 2025

Ministers made a ‘major misstep’ in failing to assess the impact of the National Insurance Contri...