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Councils propose shared chief executive

By Martin Ford | 24 April 2024

Two Welsh local authorities have proposed appointing a shared chief executive.

Gove open to giving mayors Whitehall voice

By Martin Ford | 23 April 2024

Local government secretary Michael Gove has not ruled out a ‘formal structure’ for mayors to work...

Minister rules out Oflog role on audit

By Martin Ford | 23 April 2024

A minister has quashed suggestions oversight of audit should be handed to the Office for Local Go...

Peers call for action on private ownership of children's homes

By Martin Ford | 22 April 2024

Peers have called for action to tackle private companies’ dominance of the children’s homes market.

High Court challenge against Government energy standards

By Martin Ford | 22 April 2024

A legal challenge against Government restrictions on energy efficiency standards is to proceed to...

West of England Combined Authority announces chief

By Martin Ford | 22 April 2024

The West of England Combined Authority has appointed Stephen Peacock as its chief executive.

Wirral assurance panel 'no longer required'

By Martin Ford | 19 April 2024

Wirral MBC’s Independent Assurance Panel (IAP) has officially stood down after declaring it was ‘...

Watchdog tells Falkirk to confront 'difficult decisions'

By Martin Ford | 17 April 2024

Falkirk Council faces ‘difficult decisions’ to bridge a budget gap of tens of millions, according...

Cyber criminals target councils in tactics shift

By Martin Ford | 09 April 2024

A fresh warning for councils to be vigilant against cyber attackers has been issued after a shift...

NHS Confederation chief rejects call for councils to take health role

By Martin Ford | 09 April 2024

Dramatic proposals to devolve health responsibilities to local authorities have been rejected by ...