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St Helens to appoint new chief executive

By Martin Ford | 13 December 2019

Kath O’Dwyer is expected to join St Helens MBC as its new chief executive.

NHS business rates claim rejected by High Court

By Martin Ford | 12 December 2019

Councils have successfully defended a claim for billions of pounds of tax relief for NHS trusts.

Luton launches social letting agency

By Martin Ford | 12 December 2019

It aims to provide a route to the private rented sector for people on benefits and low incomes.

Flat profits, but strong order book growth for Balfour Beatty

By Martin Ford | 12 December 2019

Construction giant Balfour Beatty is heading for flat profits growth but has expanded its order b...

Four Seasons hands 44 care homes to rivals

By Martin Ford | 11 December 2019

The facilities will be transferred to Roseberry Care Centres, Belsize Healthcare and Harbour Heal...

London borough rejects insourcing children's services

By Martin Ford | 11 December 2019

Kingston LBC had considered returning services from a wholly-owned company when their contract en...

The year that was

By Ann McGauran | 11 December 2019

It’s been a year notable for things that never were – the Spending Review, social care Green Pape...

EXCLUSIVE: LGA to provide vision to solve social care crisis

By Ann McGauran | 10 December 2019

Local government will put forward its vision of a reformed social care funding system to the next...

EXCLUSIVE: Councils hit out at 'unfair' restrictions on flood repair funding

By Martin Ford | 10 December 2019

Councils are being burdened with the cost of supporting flood-hit homes and businesses due to a l...

Surge in people seeking help with care bills

By Martin Ford | 09 December 2019

The number of adults in care requiring council help due to depleted funds increased by more than ...