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Councillor-officer relations coming under pressure

By Martin Ford | 20 December 2023

Relations between councillors and officers are being tested by the increasing financial pressures...

Scottish finance settlement 'is not enough'

By Martin Ford | 19 December 2023

The Scottish Government has said councils will receive the equivalent of a 5% council tax increas...

'Difficult year' ahead for Welsh councils

By Martin Ford | 19 December 2023

Councils in Wales will receive an increase in funding of at least 2% under the draft budget publi...

Tax referendum cap lifted for three councils

By Martin Ford | 19 December 2023

A number of councils are set to raise council tax by up to 10% next year without holding referend...

Call for MPs' help over 'inadequate' settlement

By Martin Ford | 18 December 2023

Councils are to turn to MPs to make the case to the Government following the announcement of an ‘...

Five unitaries moot devolution deal

By Martin Ford | 18 December 2023

A ‘non-binding expression of interest’ is expected to be submitted to the Government in February.

HS2 bill leaves Cheshire East at risk of s114

By Martin Ford | 15 December 2023

Cheshire East Council could be left facing a section 114 notice unless it receives Government com...

Peer review hears 'concerns' over four-day week

By Martin Ford | 14 December 2023

Peers have found ‘concerns’ over the introduction of the four-day working week at South Cambridge...

Minister denies 'passive' approach to voter registration

By Martin Ford | 14 December 2023

Local government minister Simon Hoare has denied the Government is taking a ‘passive role’ in vot...

Lewisham announces new chief executive

By Martin Ford | 14 December 2023

Jennifer Daothong is set to be named as Lewisham LBC’s new chief executive.