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MHCLG consults on proposals to resolve negative RSG

By Martin Ford | 24 July 2018

Marsham Street has come up with plans to plug a £153m financial hole faced by councils next year.

Second restructure in two years at Wellingborough

By Martin Ford | 24 July 2018

Another major management restructure is underway at Wellingborough BC, a year on from its last ov...

Lisa Humphreys to head Slough Children's Services Trust

By Martin Ford | 24 July 2018

Slough Children’s Services Trust has appointed a new chief executive.

Tory councillor defects over Yorkshire 'betrayal'

By Martin Ford | 23 July 2018

A Conservative councillor has defected to the Yorkshire Party after claiming the Government had ‘...

Minister announces consultation over 'bullying' of care workers

By Martin Ford | 23 July 2018

Social care workers will be consulted on the workforce issues they face following accusations of ...

Brokenshire 'minded to' end Rotherham intervention

By Martin Ford | 23 July 2018

Rotherham MBC is expected to regain control of all its services, local government secretary James...

Bracey 'honoured' to take reins at Milton Keynes

By Martin Ford | 23 July 2018

Michael Bracey will stand in as chief executive at Milton Keynes Council when Carole Mills leaves...

Chain ferry contract secured

By Martin Ford | 20 July 2018

Wight Shipyard has secured a contract to make improvements to a chain ferry for Isle of Wight Cou...

Minister signals further Universal Credit changes

By Martin Ford | 20 July 2018

More changes are in the pipeline for Universal Credit, work and pensions minister Esther McVey ha...

Doncaster presses ahead after Muse pulls out of joint venture

By Martin Ford | 20 July 2018

Doncaster MBC has been left to go it alone on a multi-million pound regeneration project