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CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Cambridge chief announces departure

By Martin Ford | 21 January 2020

Antoinette Jackson will leave Cambridge City Council in the summer after more than 20 years' serv...

FINANCE

Councils 'unfairly disadvantaged' in asylum-seeking system

By Martin Ford | 20 January 2020

Two councils have pleaded with neighbouring authorities to step-up to take in more unaccompanied ...

PARISH COUNCILS

Kettering to create town council

By Martin Ford | 20 January 2020

A new town council is to be created as part of local government reorganisation in Northamptonshire.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Hull bids to pilot Universal Basic Income

By Martin Ford | 20 January 2020

Councillors voted to establish a steering group and seek support from the Government.

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

Enforcement looms over Grenfell-style cladding towers

By Martin Ford | 17 January 2020

Plans are yet to be put forward to remove potentially dangerous Grenfell-style cladding on dozens...

BUSINESS

Kier shares surge on trading update

By Martin Ford | 17 January 2020

Investors have issued a vote of confidence in Kier’s efforts to turn around the business with a j...

FINANCE

Scottish City Deals 'lack aims and objectives'

By Martin Ford | 15 January 2020

Watchdogs have questioned the transparency and oversight of Scotland’s £5.2bn City Deals.

BUSINESS

Collaboration key to £104m development

By Martin Ford | 15 January 2020

Westminster City Council partnered with four private sector organisations to create the mixed-use...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Sandwell interim chief takes permanent role

By Martin Ford | 15 January 2020

David Stevens has been announced as chief executive of Sandwell MBC.

BUSINESS

Cornwall awards waste contract after procurement delay

By Martin Ford | 14 January 2020

Cornwall Council has appointed Biffa to provide its waste collection service after scaling back i...

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