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Call to back elections teams

By Martin Ford | 05 July 2023

Elections teams will require more backing from their councils to run future polls.

Areas without devolution deals 'risk being left behind'

By Martin Ford | 05 July 2023

Areas that have yet to begin work on devolution deals risk being left behind, an expert in the fi...

Fears more councils will issue section 114 notices

By Martin Ford | 05 July 2023

More councils could be heading for section 114 notices due to risky financial practices, experts ...

The power of promotion

By Martin Ford | 04 July 2023

Martin Ford looks at the opportunities for local economies and the potential positive impact on s...

Tory MPs oppose boycotts ban

By Martin Ford | 04 July 2023

Government moves to ban councils from imposing their own boycotts has faced opposition from Conse...

Sector urged to look to recruitment of graduates

By Martin Ford | 04 July 2023

Graduates offer a partial solution not only to the sector’s recruitment crisis, but also its lack...

LGA sets up tribute page for Lord Kerslake

By Martin Ford | 04 July 2023

The Local Government Association has set up a tribute page following the death of Lord Bob Kersla...

Warning sounded over General Election

By Martin Ford | 03 July 2023

Elections experts were united in warning of a struggle to run future polls as they faced question...

Bradford to recruit unitary chief executive

By Martin Ford | 03 July 2023

Bradford City Council is expected to appoint Lorraine O'Donnell as its new chief executive.

Tributes to 'rare gem' Lord Kerslake

By Martin Ford | 03 July 2023

Figures across local and national government have paid tribute to ‘champion of local democracy’ L...