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Rival plans for Lancashire reorganisation

By Martin Ford | 03 August 2020

Competing bids for the reorganisation of local government in Lancashire have been put forward by ...

WHITEHALL

Government has 'neglected' care homes - report

By Martin Ford | 03 August 2020

Government action to support care homes during the coronavirus pandemic was too little, too late,...

ENVIRONMENT

Planning shakeup to 'sideline' councils

By Martin Ford | 03 August 2020

Councils have warned they will be ‘sidelined’ by new planning regulations to be unveiled this week.

COUNCIL TAX

What's the recovery position?

By Martin Ford | 27 July 2020

The chancellor has opened the door to a less generous funding settlement for public services, but...

PEOPLE

Cheshire West and Chester bolsters senior ranks

By Martin Ford | 26 July 2020

Cheshire West and Chester Council has made two additions to its senior ranks.

WHITEHALL

'Handful' of councils at risk of Section 114 notices

By Martin Ford | 23 July 2020

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has concerns over a ‘handful’ of counci...

PLANNING

Jenrick 'regrets' Desmond encounter

By Martin Ford | 22 July 2020

Local government secretary Robert Jenrick has expressed regret at meeting and exchanging text mes...

FINANCE

London boroughs face £23m rent arrears due to Universal Credit

By Martin Ford | 22 July 2020

The rollout of Universal Credit is leading to thousands of council tenants falling behind on rent...

WHITEHALL

Government launches Spending Review

By Martin Ford | 21 July 2020

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has warned of ‘tough choices’ as he launched the Comprehensive Spending Re...

FINANCE

Minister hints at leisure centre support

By Martin Ford | 21 July 2020

Further Government support for leisure centres is being looked at following lobbying from councils

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