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Hall to retire as New Local chair

By Martin Ford | 09 May 2023

Chair of the New Local think-tank Donna Hall is to step down from the role.

London chief to move boroughs

By Martin Ford | 09 May 2023

Islington LBC’s chief executive, Linzi Roberts-Egan, is expected to join Waltham Forest.

New Fife chief appointed

By Martin Ford | 09 May 2023

Fife Council has appointed Ken Gourlay as its next chief executive officer.

Levelling up key to LGPS investment

By Martin Ford | 05 May 2023

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

Compulsory purchase changes a 'slippery slope'

By Martin Ford | 04 May 2023

A row has broken out in the House of Lords over proposed changes to compulsory purchase orders (C...

'Risk to credibility' of voter ID data collection

By Martin Ford | 03 May 2023

The impact of voter ID restrictions on some communities in tomorrow’s election could remain hidde...

The digital imperative

By Martin Ford | 02 May 2023

Local government has a tradition of being innovative when it comes to digital transformation, but...

Health services' concerns over council cuts

By Martin Ford | 02 May 2023

Health services have voiced concerns over local government cost-cutting measures as both sectors ...

COSLA 'disappointment' as pay offer rejected

By Martin Ford | 28 April 2023

Trade unions have voted to reject a pay offer put forward by the Convention of Scottish Local Aut...

Devon decision-making 'driven by officers'

By Martin Ford | 28 April 2023

Decision-making at Conservative-led Devon CC is ‘driven by officers,’ a senior councillor has cla...