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Brighton council workers announce strike action

By Martin Ford | 15 July 2019

Strike action by Brighton & Hove City Council workers is to begin later this month.

Reading considers action against auditor over accounts

By Martin Ford | 15 July 2019

Reading Council has been left with a bill of more than £500,000 as it gets to grips with accounti...

Kier share price slumps to new low

By Martin Ford | 12 July 2019

Shares in Kier Group fell to a record low this week after two influential fund managers cut their...

Worcestershire calls early end to Civica contract

By Martin Ford | 12 July 2019

Worcestershire CC is to pull out of a customer service contract with Civica halfway through its t...

Council halts some recycling collections for two months

By Martin Ford | 12 July 2019

Some recycling collections have been halted by Allerdale BC due to issues with its new service.

Lewisham names new chief executive

By Martin Ford | 12 July 2019

Kim Wright has been recommended for appointment as Lewisham LBC’s new chief executive.

Kent warned over SEND deficit

By Martin Ford | 11 July 2019

Members of Kent CC have been warned that the high needs budget deficit will exceed Government lim...

Prospective Barchester buyer withdraws

By Martin Ford | 11 July 2019

A mooted sale of a major UK care home provider has been called off.

Grenfell insurer makes £7m loss

By Martin Ford | 11 July 2019

The insurer for Kensington and Chelsea LBC has taken a £7m hit relating to the Grenfell Tower fire.

Council backs campaign for procurement reform

By Martin Ford | 11 July 2019

Oxford City Council has become the first authority to back a fair tax campaign.