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Scrutiny warning over mayors

By Martin Ford | 08 May 2025

Scrutiny risks being left behind as mayors’ powers grow, a think-tank has warned.

Ministerial envoys to be sent to Warrington

By Martin Ford | 08 May 2025

A team of ministerial envoys are to be sent to Warrington BC amid doubts over the council’s ‘will...

New director of resources joins Westmorland and Furness

By Martin Ford | 08 May 2025

Westmorland and Furness Council has appointed David Hodgkinson as director of resources and secti...

Union to ballot on national strike action

By Martin Ford | 07 May 2025

Trade union GMB has recommended its members reject the pay offer from council employers.

McMahon: End to 'shaming' preventing bankruptcies

By Martin Ford | 07 May 2025

An end to ‘public shaming’ of councils has helped stem the tide of section 114s, local government...

Burnham admits Crossrail funding 'mistake'

By Martin Ford | 06 May 2025

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has said he regrets not implementing land value capture as ...

Unitary appoints chief executive

By Martin Ford | 02 May 2025

West Berkshire Council has announced the appointment of Joseph Holmes as its permanent chief exec...

Calderdale adds to senior leadership team

By Martin Ford | 02 May 2025

Esther Beresford, has been appointed by Calderdale MBC as assistant director for early interventi...

Attempt to thwart Government 'power grab' defeated

By Martin Ford | 01 May 2025

MPs have accused the Government of a ‘power grab’ enabling ministers to change planning rules.

Temporary housing figures hit new high

By Martin Ford | 30 April 2025

The number of people living in temporary accommodation has reached a new record level.