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PENSIONS

Investment targets to be set for LGPS megafunds

By Martin Ford | 29 May 2025

The Government is to press ahead with proposals to consolidate Local Government Pension Scheme (L...

PEOPLE

Interim chief executive named for Adur & Worthing

By Martin Ford | 28 May 2025

Councillors have officially appointed Paul Brewer as the interim chief executive for Adur & Worth...

PEOPLE

Warrington chief to retire

By Martin Ford | 27 May 2025

Warrington BC’s chief executive Professor Steven Broomhead has announced his retirement.

REORGANISATION

Leader's doubts over Kent reorganisation

By Martin Ford | 27 May 2025

Kent CC’s Reform UK leader has thrown the region’s reorganisation proposals into doubt following ...

HOUSING

New planning powers for councils

By Martin Ford | 27 May 2025

Councils will be able to fine developers or confiscate land if homes are not built under new powe...

FINANCE

Call for Warrington officers' resignations

By Martin Ford | 23 May 2025

Conservatives in Warrington have called for senior officers to resign following the announcement ...

PEOPLE

Chief executive to retire after 30 years in role

By Martin Ford | 23 May 2025

The country’s longest-serving chief executive has announced his retirement.

LOCAL ECONOMIES

Green Book blamed for 'political decisions'

By Martin Ford | 23 May 2025

The Green Book is not to blame for perceived investment bias in favour of affluent regions, exper...

PEOPLE

Redcar & Cleveland appoints managing director

By Martin Ford | 21 May 2025

A new managing director has been appointed at Redcar & Cleveland BC.

POLICY AND POLITICS

Legal threats to Reform ambitions

By Martin Ford | 21 May 2025

Reform UK’s ambitions to shake up local government could be stymied by legal hurdles, an expert w...

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