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Further Government defeats in Lords over levelling up Bill

By Martin Ford | 14 July 2023

Conservative peer Baroness McIntosh received cross-party approval for her proposed amendment to e...

Housebuilding at risk from planning reforms

By Martin Ford | 14 July 2023

Dropping local housing targets is endangering the Government’s commitment to build 300,000 homes ...

LGA concerns over supported housing regulation

By Martin Ford | 13 July 2023

Concerns about funding for the sector’s role in regulating supported housing have been raised.

Newham appoints new chief executive

By Martin Ford | 13 July 2023

Abi Gbago is expected to be the new chief executive of Newham LBC, the council has announced.

Government defeated over Levelling Up Bill amendments

By Martin Ford | 12 July 2023

Peers voted in favour of amendments aimed at tackling child poverty and health inequalities.

Warning audit crisis could get worse

By Martin Ford | 11 July 2023

Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee chair Clive Betts spoke to The MJ as it carries o...

Nottingham warned of overspend 'signal'

By Martin Ford | 11 July 2023

Members of Nottingham City Council have been warned of the consequences of overspending as its bu...

Improvement notice for South Tyneside

By Martin Ford | 10 July 2023

An improvement notice has been issued to South Tyneside MBC following a damning Ofsted inspection.

Solihull announces new permanent chief executive

By Martin Ford | 06 July 2023

Solihull MBC has officially appointed Paul Johnson as its new chief executive.

Pandemic planning 'insufficient,' says public health chief

By Martin Ford | 06 July 2023

The Government’s lack of planning and top-down approach hindered directors of public health durin...