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HUMAN RESOURCES

Councils told to tackle funding through diversity

By Martin Ford | 16 October 2020

Increasing the level of diversity in local government is key to tackling the sector’s funding gap...

FINANCE

Manchester predicts £136m budget gap

By Martin Ford | 13 October 2020

The city council is braced to take a hit to its income from its airport investments in 2021/22.

FINANCE

Croydon leader resigns amid financial turmoil

By Martin Ford | 13 October 2020

The leader of Croydon LBC has stood down as the council prepares a bid to the Government to stave...

FINANCE

Budget cancellation 'unacceptable'

By Martin Ford | 13 October 2020

The cancellation of the autumn Budget has created 'huge uncertainty,' the Scottish Government has...

LEGAL

Grenfell council bullying claims denied

By Martin Ford | 13 October 2020

Allegations of a ‘culture of bullying’ within the building control department responsible for ove...

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

Government promises test and trace 'flexibility'

By Martin Ford | 12 October 2020

Councils have been offered greater support to conduct local COVID test and trace operations.

FINANCE

Dorset Council braces for £43m overspend

By Martin Ford | 12 October 2020

The coronavirus crisis has cost the council around £60m.

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Former London borough chief joins Breckland and South Holland

By Martin Ford | 12 October 2020

Nathan Elvery has been confirmed as the interim head of paid service at Breckland and South Holla...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Dundee appoints new chief executive

By Martin Ford | 09 October 2020

Greg Colgan will take up the post on the retirement of current chief, David Martin.

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

Joint call for increased funding to help rough sleepers

By Martin Ford | 09 October 2020

A host of health and homelessness organisations have implored the Government to take ‘bold action...

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