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New audit framework within weeks

By Martin Ford | 16 May 2023

A new framework to bolster local government audit will be brought forward within weeks.

Greater Manchester unveils skills devolution plan

By Martin Ford | 15 May 2023

The shape of skills devolution in the trailblazer devolution deals has been outlined by Greater M...

Liverpool begins management restructure

By Martin Ford | 15 May 2023

Liverpool City Council has appointed Ian Williams as corporate director for finance and resources...

'Surprise' at lack of CQC inspection pilot volunteers

By Martin Ford | 12 May 2023

An ex-president of the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) has expressed ‘s...

Districts hit back at compulsory unitarisation call

By Martin Ford | 11 May 2023

District councils have defended their role in revitalising local economies after a think-tank adv...

MPs press for council incentives to recover Covid cash

By Martin Ford | 11 May 2023

Councils should keep some money recovered from Covid grants paid in error or due to fraud, MPs ha...

Levelling up directors scrapped

By Martin Ford | 10 May 2023

A dozen roles were to be created in an effort to ‘champion local places’ across Whitehall departm...

Shropshire hit by enforcement notice

By Martin Ford | 10 May 2023

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) issued the notice following ‘poor handling’ of Freedo...

LGA warns planning fees hike is no panacea

By Martin Ford | 09 May 2023

Increasing planning fees across the board will not fix problems in the system, the Government has...

Pension leaders outline infrastructure investment plans

By Martin Ford | 09 May 2023

Further Government commitment to levelling up would boost investment in infrastructure, pension l...