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Richmond and Wandsworth's joint chief to leave

By Martin Ford | 02 March 2020

Richmond and Wandsworth councils' chief executive Paul Martin has announced his decision to step ...

Council firm unveils new name and business plan

By Martin Ford | 26 February 2020

Red Door Ventures will be known as Populo Living from April.

Suez posts 'solid' results

By Martin Ford | 26 February 2020

The waste company was bolstered by its municipal recycling operations in the UK.

Government to review Public Works Loan Board

By Martin Ford | 25 February 2020

Two departments are looking at the ‘rates and flexibilities’ the lender offers councils.

Owners of buildings with dangerous cladding named and shamed

By Martin Ford | 24 February 2020

The Government has published the names of five companies that have been deemed too slow in making...

Council 'apologises unreservedly' for children's service failings

By Martin Ford | 24 February 2020

Luton BC has been rated inadequate by Ofsted following an inspection of its children’s social car...

Cheshire East confirms new chief executive appointment

By Martin Ford | 21 February 2020

Lorraine O’Donnell was officially appointed at a council meeting yesterday.

Kier ends contract with Hackney

By Martin Ford | 20 February 2020

Hackney LBC has brought a £2.5m outsourcing contract with Kier in-house.

Morgan Sindall profits rise to £90m

By Martin Ford | 20 February 2020

Morgan Sindall’s partnership housing and regeneration operations have helped drive up profits in ...

Councils braced for mounting pressure on aslyum support system

By Martin Ford | 20 February 2020

Concern has been raised over councils' capacity to support child asylum seekers ahead of an expec...