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Unison to step up pressure against outsourcing

By Martin Ford | 20 August 2018

The country’s biggest public sector trade union is to step up pressure on outsourcing as it plans...

Lib Dem leader backs business rates replacement

By Martin Ford | 20 August 2018

Lib Dem leader Sir Vince Cable has called for a land value tax to replace the current business ra...

Lancashire children's services out of special measures

By Martin Ford | 17 August 2018

Lancashire CC has been taken out of special measures following improvements to its children’s ser...

Two unitary plan for Northants

By Martin Ford | 17 August 2018

Two unitary councils could be created in Northamptonshire under proposals unveiled today.

Merger set to create second biggest care provider

By Martin Ford | 17 August 2018

A care firm would become the second largest provider in the country if it succeeds in taking over...

Leader says Dundee 'will not shy away from problems'

By Martin Ford | 16 August 2018

Dundee City Council is to overhaul its protection of vulnerable adults following criticism from a...

Wealden holds crisis talks with Kier

By Martin Ford | 15 August 2018

A crisis meeting has been held between Wealden DC and its waste collection contactor, Kier over i...

Slough appoints Josie Wragg as new chief executive

By Martin Ford | 15 August 2018

The MJ rounds-up the week's personnel moves.

Councils take 'superficial' role in Civil Society Strategy

By Martin Ford | 14 August 2018

The Government has been accused of side-lining councils in its Civil Society Strategy.

Voter ID rollout could cost £20m

By Martin Ford | 14 August 2018

Calls to halt trials of voter ID have been renewed after Cabinet Office documents showed it could...