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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.

Fourth commissioner appointed at Woking

By Martin Ford | 13 December 2023

The Government has appointed Richard Carr as a managing director commissioner at Woking BC.

Commissioners set to be appointed at Nottingham

By Martin Ford | 13 December 2023

Levelling up secretary Michael Gove is 'minded to' appoint commissioners to oversee the running o...

One in four Scottish councils have doubts over budgets

By Martin Ford | 12 December 2023

One in four Scottish councils fear they will be unable to balance their 2024-25 budgets, a new Lo...

ADASS joint chief executive appointed

By Martin Ford | 12 December 2023

The Association for Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) has announced that Anna Hemmings h...