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EDUCATION

Bristol accused of 'abject failure' over SEND care plans

By Martin Ford | 26 November 2019

An overhaul of services for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) is un...

DEVOLUTION

London leaders in devolution call

By Martin Ford | 26 November 2019

Local government leaders and think-tanks in the capital have called on General Election candidate...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Councils to make case for further Government flood funds

By Martin Ford | 25 November 2019

Local authorities are lobbying Government to provide support for flood-hit families and small bus...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Norfolk pressed to do more to support managers

By Martin Ford | 25 November 2019

Norfolk CC has been told to provide more support to its middle management following a corporate p...

PLANNING

Labour pledge planning system changes to provide discounted homes

By Martin Ford | 25 November 2019

Labour has proposed changes to the planning system that would enable councils to compel developer...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Muse secures £650m Slough project

By Martin Ford | 22 November 2019

Muse Developments has been appointed to a £650m development described as one of the biggest in th...

BUSINESS

Capita defends record on treatment of workers

By Martin Ford | 22 November 2019

Capita has defended its treatment of workers after being labelled the worst major employer in the...

BUSINESS

Note of caution despite profit growth from Mitie

By Martin Ford | 22 November 2019

Mitie has warned of the impact of political uncertainty on its business despite improving financi...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Norwich poised to appoint new chief executive

By Martin Ford | 21 November 2019

The city council will vote on the preferred candidate next week

WHITEHALL

Leaders seek huge rise in flood funding

By Martin Ford | 21 November 2019

Councils have approached the Government for financial assistance as costs mount for flood-hit com...

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