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Preston enters lockdown

By Martin Ford | 10 August 2020

Restrictions have been imposed on Preston following a rise in the number of COVID-19 cases in the...

Councils ask for coronavirus licensing powers

By Martin Ford | 07 August 2020

A call has been made for public health issues to be incorporated into licensing laws.

MPs urge new approach to local lockdowns

By Martin Ford | 07 August 2020

Lockdowns of individual towns have been advocated by MPs in a row over the response to the corona...

Preston chief bids to prevent lockdown

By Martin Ford | 06 August 2020

Preston City Council’s chief executive has urged residents to take extra safety precautions in a ...

Salford chief to retire after 40 years

By Martin Ford | 06 August 2020

Jim Taylor has announced his retirement after almost four decades of public service.

Dacorum appoints new chief

By Martin Ford | 06 August 2020

The council has announced Claire Hamilton as its new chief executive.

Reforms to fast-track local plans

By Martin Ford | 06 August 2020

Councils will face sanctions unless they draw-up local plans within 30 months under government pr...

Councils urged to take on data firms

By Martin Ford | 05 August 2020

Councils should acquire and make use of digital data for the benefit of communities and challenge...

Council writes off £24m debt

By Martin Ford | 05 August 2020

Nottingham City Council has written-off £24m of debt owed by its energy company, newly-released f...

Leisure outsourcer asks staff to take 'career break'

By Martin Ford | 04 August 2020

A major leisure services provider has come under fire for asking workers to take ‘unpaid career b...