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Government advisers back fiscal devolution

By Martin Ford | 23 October 2023

Fiscal devolution should be ramped up to enable local authorities to develop transport networks, ...

Greater Manchester chief executive to retire

By Martin Ford | 20 October 2023

Eamonn Boylan has announced his intention to retire as chief executive of Greater Manchester Comb...

Minister's concern over Warrington debt

By Martin Ford | 19 October 2023

Local government minister Lee Rowley has expressed concern over Warrington Council’s levels of de...

Era of ALMOs has 'drawn to a close'

By Martin Ford | 19 October 2023

A senior Cheltenham BC councillor has declared the era of arms-length management organisations (A...

Government blocks remote meetings

By Martin Ford | 18 October 2023

A levelling up Bill amendment that would have enabled virtual council meetings has been stripped ...

'Anger' over Scottish council tax freeze

By Martin Ford | 18 October 2023

Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf’s announcement of a blanket freeze on council tax next year ...

Councils try to tackle rising community tensions

By Martin Ford | 17 October 2023

Councils have taken a key role as they seek to tackle rising community tensions stoked by events ...

Uncertainty hangs over funding for growth projects

By Martin Ford | 16 October 2023

Councils have voiced fresh concerns as they remain in the dark over future funding for responsibi...

Bexley chief executive resigns

By Martin Ford | 16 October 2023

Bexley LBC’s chief executive, Jackie Belton, has announced she has resigned from her role.

Birmingham agrees job evaluation scheme

By Martin Ford | 12 October 2023

Birmingham City Council has agreed to implement a new job evaluation scheme in a major step towar...