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Scottish Council leaders call for people's vote

By Martin Ford | 03 December 2018

Council leaders in Scotland have backed the call for a second Brexit referendum.

Allied urges councils to consider 'disruption' before ending contracts

By Martin Ford | 03 December 2018

Allied Healthcare has attempted to reassure councils of its long-term future following its takeover.

South Cambs bankrolls ice rink following explosive discovery

By Martin Ford | 30 November 2018

An extra £550,000 has been invested in a permanent ice rink by South Cambridgeshire DC after buri...

Portsmouth to sell fledgling energy firm

By Martin Ford | 30 November 2018

Portsmouth City Council is to sell its energy company before it has taken on any customers.

SEND 'tidal wave' threatens to overwhelm councils, finance chiefs claim

By Martin Ford | 30 November 2018

Council treasurers have made an urgent plea to ministers to tackle soaring special needs costs.

Warren set for permanent chief role at Greenwich

By Martin Ford | 30 November 2018

Greenwich LBC’s interim chief executive is set to land the job on a permanent basis.

Ombudsman concerned over council care policies as complaints increase

By Martin Ford | 28 November 2018

Council systems and policies are increasingly to blame for a surge in complaints over charges for...

A tale of two cities

By Martin Ford | 28 November 2018

Martin Ford examines the results of different approaches to integration of health and social care...

'Disastrous fall' in homes built for social rent

By Martin Ford | 27 November 2018

The number of homes built for social rent last year slumped to a fifth of the level seen a decade...

Allegations 'fuelled despair' of Welsh minister prior to death

By Martin Ford | 27 November 2018

A Welsh Government minister found dead at his home had been suffering from depression, an inquest...