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Ombudsman reprimands council over support for vulnerable people

By Martin Ford | 13 June 2019

Councils have been reminded of their obligations to support vulnerable people by the Ombudsman af...

Business rates revaluation brought forward

By Martin Ford | 13 June 2019

The Government is to press ahead with bringing forward the next business rates revaluation, it ha...

Glasgow warns asylum evictions will lead to 'mass destitution'

By Martin Ford | 12 June 2019

Glasgow City Council will be ‘powerless’ to help failed asylum seekers facing eviction next month...

Wakefield orders new IT following 'serious problems'

By Martin Ford | 12 June 2019

Wakefield Council has ordered the immediate procurement of a new IT system following criticism fr...

Government accused of trying to 'dictate' recycling rules

By Martin Ford | 11 June 2019

Local government figures are resisting proposals to standardise recycling across the country.

Planning permission for council sports centre quashed

By Martin Ford | 10 June 2019

Elmbridge BC may be forced to demolish its multi-million pound sports hub after a High Court judg...

MP accuses officers of 'racism or snobbery' towards Grenfell residents

By Martin Ford | 10 June 2019

The MP for Kensington has accused council officers of ‘racism or snobbery’ towards residents of G...

Herts renegotiates Veolia incinerator contract

By Martin Ford | 07 June 2019

Hertfordshire CC has renegotiated a contract with Veolia as it awaits a decision on plans for an ...

Bristol auditors urge management action

By Martin Ford | 07 June 2019

Internal auditors have urged managers at Bristol City Council to improve oversight of the authori...

Charnwood chief to retire

By Martin Ford | 05 June 2019

The chief executive of Charnwood BC has announced he will be retiring in the summer.