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ECONOMIC GROWTH

Birmingham appeals for devolution to tackle Brexit threat

By Martin Ford | 26 November 2018

Birmingham City Council has warned of the impact Brexit will have on its services and the region’...

BUSINESS

Allied Healthcare winds up council contracts

By Martin Ford | 23 November 2018

A major care services provider is winding up all its contracts with local authorities after the r...

FINANCE

Birmingham councillors not told about soaring Paradise costs

By Martin Ford | 22 November 2018

The runaway costs of a flagship redevelopment in the centre of Birmingham were not revealed to co...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Minister refuses to rule out imposing asylum dispersal on councils

By Martin Ford | 21 November 2018

A minister has not ruled out forcing councils to take in asylum seekers, but said the option was ...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Caroline Turner named Powys chief executive

By Martin Ford | 21 November 2018

Powys CC members have confirmed the appointment of a new chief executive.

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Javid: Asylum housing system could be overhauled

By Martin Ford | 21 November 2018

Schemes for homing asylum seekers across the country could be overhauled following heavy criticis...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Liverpool City Council brings development company in-house

By Martin Ford | 20 November 2018

Economic development firm, Liverpool Vision, is being taken in-house by the city council.

WHITEHALL

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, ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

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...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

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...

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