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Care Act easements 'politicised'

By Martin Ford | 05 November 2020

A ‘sense of injustice’ among adult care directors has been detailed in a report on the use of eas...

Manchester considers £50m of cuts

By Martin Ford | 04 November 2020

A programme of cost-cutting measures has been put forward by officers in an effort to tackle a lo...

Online sales tax backed by London

By Martin Ford | 04 November 2020

The local government sector in the capital has advocated the introduction of an online sales tax ...

Council grants managing director redundancy request

By Martin Ford | 03 November 2020

The managing director of Wellingborough BC is to leave ahead of the council ceasing to exist next...

Welsh may escape exit pay cap

By Martin Ford | 03 November 2020

Welsh workers could be spared from the Government’s strict public sector exit pay cap.

York appoints first chief operating officer

By Martin Ford | 03 November 2020

Ian Floyd has been announced as the new chief operating officer at York City Council.

Government review into Nottingham finances

By Martin Ford | 03 November 2020

The council is facing a review into its handling of Robin Hood Energy, over which the authority i...

Report exposes local-national divide over pandemic

By Martin Ford | 02 November 2020

Fractures between local and national decision-makers have been highlighted in a new report examin...

Care directors warn of lockdown impact on homes

By Martin Ford | 02 November 2020

The Association of Directors of Adults Social Services (ADASS) has urged the Government to ensure...

New enforcement powers expected next week

By Martin Ford | 30 October 2020

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham expects the political process to be wrapped up soon after P...