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WLGA chief executive to retire after 30 years' service

By Martin Ford | 02 October 2018

The chief executive of the Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA), Steve Thomas, has announced...

Universal Credit chief admits support is not working

By Martin Ford | 01 October 2018

The civil servant in charge of the Universal Credit rollout has admitted support for claimants ha...

Bishop oversees council talks with protesters

By Martin Ford | 01 October 2018

The Bishop of Sheffield has been mediating in talks between the city council and protesters again...

Wigan councillor bullied and abused staff members

By Martin Ford | 01 October 2018

A councillor at Wigan MBC has been ordered to apologise to two employees he was found to have abu...

Cheshire West and Chester enters energy market

By Martin Ford | 28 September 2018

A new joint venture has been set up by Cheshire West and Chester Council and mulitnational energy...

MHCLG figures show decline in new housebuilding

By Martin Ford | 28 September 2018

The number of new housing developments to get under way has continued to plummet, according to ne...

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole set to name chief executive

By Martin Ford | 27 September 2018

The role of chief executive at the new Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is set to be a...

Edinburgh publishes tourist tax plan

By Martin Ford | 26 September 2018

A tourist tax of 2% or £2 per night is being proposed in Edinburgh, raising £11m per year for the...

One Yorkshire submits devolution plans to Brokenshire

By Martin Ford | 26 September 2018

Councils in Yorkshire have made a show of unity in their pursuit of a devolution deal for the reg...

York children's services chief moves to Rotherham

By Martin Ford | 25 September 2018

A round-up of all the latest personnel moves in local government.