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Barnet expected to insource two Capita services

By Martin Ford | 21 December 2018

Barnet LBC is expected to bring two services run by Capita in-house in the coming months.

Councils warn of impact of public health funding cuts

By Martin Ford | 21 December 2018

Councils have reacted angrily to ‘short-sighted’ cuts to public health funding next year by the G...

Mears appoints new chairman

By Martin Ford | 20 December 2018

Kieran Murphy has been appointed as chairman of housing and social care provider Mears.

Union urges members to accept improved pay offer

By Martin Ford | 20 December 2018

A breakthrough is on the horizon in the pay dispute between Scottish councils and unions.

Audit shake-up needed to prevent another Carillion, Government reports claim

By Martin Ford | 19 December 2018

A new financial regulator and a shake-up of the big four audit firms is needed to prevent another...

COSLA demands talks after warning of budget threat to jobs

By Martin Ford | 18 December 2018

Scottish councils have renewed calls for talks with Holyrood today after likening the latest fina...

MPs call for council powers over asylum housing

By Martin Ford | 17 December 2018

Councils should be tasked with inspecting accommodation for asylum seekers and granted the power ...

Councils receive £250m 'shot in the arm' for SEND services

By Martin Ford | 17 December 2018

The Government has pledged an extra £250m to councils to spend on services for children with Spec...

Wakefield avoids intervention over children's services

By Martin Ford | 13 December 2018

Wakefield Council should retain control of its children’s services, a commissioner has recommended.

Ade Adetosoye takes up interim chief role at Bromley

By Martin Ford | 13 December 2018

Councillors in Bromley have appointed Ade Adetosoye as interim chief executive, following the ret...