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Redbridge goes it alone after parting with Amey

By Martin Ford | 15 August 2019

Redbridge LBC has ended a 12-year relationship with Amey to establish its own waste company.

Councils asked for verdict on Persimmon overhaul

By Martin Ford | 15 August 2019

Councils are among the 100,000 organisations approached to take part in an independent review int...

Acquisition delivers revenue boost for Mears

By Martin Ford | 14 August 2019

Mears’ acquisition of a rival social housing business has helped drive up its revenues so far thi...

Formal dispute opened by union at Northamptonshire

By Martin Ford | 13 August 2019

A trade union has lodged a dispute with Northamptonshire CC.

Council chief calls for reform of emergency flood funds

By Martin Ford | 12 August 2019

A council hit by heavy flooding has called for the system of Government support to be overhauled.

Work begins on overhaul of asylum dispersal

By Martin Ford | 12 August 2019

Work will begin this summer on reforming the system for accommodating asylum seekers arriving in ...

Government activates emergency funds for flood-hit councils

By Martin Ford | 12 August 2019

Whitehall has activated an emergency fund for councils affected by flooding.

Finance chief to take on Brum boss role

By Martin Ford | 09 August 2019

Birmingham City Council’s chief finance officer Clive Heaphy is to act up as chief executive when...

280,000 approved homes not completed

By Martin Ford | 09 August 2019

The number of planning permissions granted far outweighs the number of completions, according to ...

Winchester mulls new waste contract

By Martin Ford | 08 August 2019

Winchester City Council has extended a waste deal with Biffa while it draws up plans for a new lo...