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EXCLUSIVE: Public back council funding hike

By Martin Ford | 19 December 2024

Two out of three people back calls to increase local government funding, a survey has found.

Public provision of audit considered

By Martin Ford | 18 December 2024

The Government is considering expanding capacity in local audit through public provision.

£2bn finance settlement boost announced

By Dan Peters | 18 December 2024

Councils in England will receive a share of £2bn additional funding next year under the provision...

Darlington set to appoint chief executive

By Martin Ford | 17 December 2024

Rose Rouse is set to be confirmed as the next chief executive of Darlington BC.

Clark joins Industrial Strategy Advisory Council

By Martin Ford | 17 December 2024

Former local government secretary Greg Clark has joined the Government's Industrial Strategy Advi...

North East Combined Authority recruits two directors

By Martin Ford | 13 December 2024

The North East Combined Authority has made two additions to its director team.

Council's housing grade lowered over 'serious failings'

By Martin Ford | 13 December 2024

The discovery of ‘very serious failings’ by a housing watchdog has seen Castle Point BC downgrade...

CIPFA calls for social care reform

By Martin Ford | 12 December 2024

A call has been made to the Government to end a ‘vicious cycle’ in social care causing pressure t...

No more SEND deficit agreements

By Martin Ford | 10 December 2024

The Government will not strike any more safety valve agreements for councils with financial defic...

Divert NHS cash to social care

By Martin Ford | 10 December 2024

The Government has been urged to divert NHS funding to ease pressure on local government.