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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.

Emergency planning has suffered under budget cuts - mandarin

By Martin Ford | 10 July 2019

‘Drastic cuts’ to council budgets have contributed to a lack of resources for emergency planning,...

Audit watchdog mauls firms for 'poor quality' work

By Martin Ford | 10 July 2019

The biggest auditors in the UK have come in for sharp criticism from the industry watchdog.

Government rebuffs new children's social care strategy

By Martin Ford | 09 July 2019

Demands for a cross-government strategy to improve children’s social care have been rejected.

'Legacy issues' delay South Ribble accounts

By Martin Ford | 09 July 2019

The leader of South Ribble BC has told councillors the authority will miss the statutory deadline...