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Plans for collapse to be demanded from outsourcing firms

By Martin Ford | 20 November 2018

Firms providing outsourced public services will have to draw-up plans in case of their collapse, ...

Transformation can still yield more savings, claims mandarin

By Martin Ford | 19 November 2018

Further transformation may still help councils make savings in children’s services, a top Departm...

Director recalls 'huge shock' of child abuse scandal

By Martin Ford | 19 November 2018

A council criticised for failings over a historic child sexual exploitation (CSE) ring has warned...

Former minister calls for end to 'toxic' permitted development

By Martin Ford | 19 November 2018

The planning system is failing to address public concerns in its current state, a former housing ...

Directors give verdict on how to solve London housing crisis

By Martin Ford | 17 November 2018

Local authority directors laid out how the capital’s housing crisis can be tackled at the London ...

Politicians come to defence of capital against 'anti-London bias'

By Martin Ford | 17 November 2018

Politicians have bridged the party divide in defence of London local government.

One in three Londoners trust councils

By Martin Ford | 17 November 2018

Just over a third of people living in London trust their local authority, according to a new poll.

Shadow minister: tax increases not enough to solve care funding crisis

By Martin Ford | 16 November 2018

Increased taxes alone may not be enough to bridge the social care spending gap, a shadow minister...

Burnham calls for transfer of powers from 'dysfunctional' Westminster

By Martin Ford | 16 November 2018

The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has called for further devolution of powers to loc...

Pressure piled on children's secretary over funding

By Martin Ford | 15 November 2018

Councils have increased pressure on children and families secretary Nadhim Zahawi to secure more ...