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Fine holds back Serco profits

By Martin Ford | 01 August 2019

A £20m fine has hit otherwise strong results by Serco in the first half of 2019.

Union 'bewildered' by backing of city of culture bid

By Martin Ford | 31 July 2019

Bradford City Council has come under fire after backing a campaign to become the UK’s city of cul...

Bath & North East Somerset poised to appoint new chief executive

By Martin Ford | 31 July 2019

Members will be asked to rubber-stamp the appointment of Will Godfrey to the role at a meeting in...

Government response to youth violence 'inadequate'

By Martin Ford | 30 July 2019

The Government has been urged to back councils to tackle the rise in youth violence.

500 jobs 'at risk' at Dorset Council

By Martin Ford | 30 July 2019

More than 500 employees at Dorset Council have been told their jobs are at risk.

Children's care in Northamptonshire remains inadequate

By Martin Ford | 30 July 2019

Children’s social care in Northamptonshire has failed to improve on its inadequate Ofsted rating ...

KPMG winner as big four take more public contracts

By Martin Ford | 29 July 2019

KPMG has emerged as the chief beneficiary of an increase in public sector spending with the big f...

Birmingham budget heading for £17m overspend

By Martin Ford | 29 July 2019

Issues with bin lorries are contributing to a £17m projected overspend by Birmingham City Council.

Finding the skills for a full house

By Martin Ford | 24 July 2019

Martin Ford reports on a round table hosted by Penna, discussing the role of local government in ...

Kneller appointed chief executive for East Hampshire and Havant

By Martin Ford | 19 July 2019

East Hampshire DC and Havant BC have approved the permanent appointment of Gill Kneller as their ...