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Outsourcing giant Interserve strikes rescue deal

By Martin Ford | 06 February 2019

Outsourcing specialist Interserve has agreed a deal with its lenders.

Bringing politics into the 21st century

By Martin Ford | 06 February 2019

In a round table hosted by Gatenby Sanderson, district council leaders considered the question: ‘...

'Cuts begin to bite' for Scottish authorities

By Martin Ford | 05 February 2019

Funding cuts are finally beginning to take their toll as Scottish councils can no longer protect ...

MPs criticise Whitehall 'complacency' over inadequate children's services

By Martin Ford | 05 February 2019

A top mandarin has been accused of ‘complacency’ by MPs over the time taken to improve children’s...

Sheffield warns 'austerity not over yet'

By Martin Ford | 04 February 2019

Sheffield City Council will dip into its reserves as it faces a budget overspend totalling £21m o...

Unions divided over Scottish councils' pay offer

By Martin Ford | 04 February 2019

Scottish local authorities’ latest pay offer has received a mixed reaction from union members.

Sefton chief executive Carney announces retirement

By Martin Ford | 04 February 2019

Sefton Council’s chief executive Margaret Carney has announced that she will retire in May.

Falkirk to develop pioneering poverty project

By Martin Ford | 01 February 2019

A tool to help tackle poverty is being developed by Falkirk Council and IT firm thinkWhere.

Outsourcers back new recycling funding model

By Martin Ford | 01 February 2019

Outsourcing giants have backed moves to force manufacturers to pay the costs of recycling their p...

Business rates inquiry launched by MPs

By Martin Ford | 01 February 2019

MPs are to look at alternatives to business rates as part of an inquiry.