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Scottish councils' improvements 'stalling'

By Martin Ford | 31 January 2020

Spending on culture and leisure, economic development, and roads all fell by around a quarter las...

South-east authorities raise fears of 'grinding to a halt'

By Martin Ford | 30 January 2020

Post-election rhetoric of ‘levelling up’ areas of northern England by the Government has caused c...

Enfield closes care company

By Martin Ford | 30 January 2020

Services are to be run in-house after Independence and Wellbeing Enfield (IWE) failed to generate...

Nottingham chief to lead children's services trust

By Martin Ford | 30 January 2020

Children First Northamptonshire has appointed Ian Curryer as chair.

Care homes to be brought 'back to life' in private sector

By Martin Ford | 30 January 2020

Derby City Council has sold three of its care homes to the private sector to secure investment.

Council to face Grenfell inquiry

By Martin Ford | 28 January 2020

Kensington and Chelsea LBC has become the only party involved in the second phase of the Grenfell...

Northamptonshire commissioners warn of financial risks

By Martin Ford | 28 January 2020

The funding of children’s services poses a ‘significant risk’ to Northamptonshire CC and the viab...

Talks bring devolution closer for Yorkshire

By Martin Ford | 27 January 2020

Devolution came a step closer in Yorkshire this week as ministers met with leaders from across th...

Councils appeal for reorganisation to cross county lines

By Martin Ford | 27 January 2020

Lancaster City Council, South Lakeland DC and Barrow BC have cautioned against sticking to ‘arbit...

Nottingham in bid to 'stabilise' energy company

By Martin Ford | 24 January 2020

A new management team has been installed at Robin Hood Energy and governance of council-controlle...