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OFSTED

Ofsted chief apologises after Doncaster abuse and neglect

By Martin Ford | 13 June 2023

Chief inspector Amanda Spielman has apologised after Ofsted failed to uncover ‘very serious’ abus...

HOUSING

Councils warn of 'trauma' for evicted refugees

By Martin Ford | 12 June 2023

A surge in homeless refugees is expected as Afghan evacuees are evicted from hotels.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Gove: Trust councils on waste collection

By Martin Ford | 09 June 2023

Communities secretary Michael Gove has said the Government should not ‘dictate’ to councils on wa...

LEGAL

Aslyum barges plan branded 'cynical and repugnant'

By Martin Ford | 08 June 2023

A council leader has attacked plans to house asylum seekers on barges in ports.

DEVOLUTION

Manchester 'frustrated' at pace of devolution

By Martin Ford | 08 June 2023

Manchester’s leader has said there is ‘a long way to go’ to meet the city’s devolution ambitions.

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Union backs national care service

By Martin Ford | 07 June 2023

A national care service is required to provide a long-term solution for the sector’s crisis, a ne...

FINANCE

Auditors should push ahead with accounts sign off, says NAO head

By Martin Ford | 06 June 2023

‘Unpalatable but necessary options’ should be considered to clear the local audit backlog, the he...

ELECTIONS

'Postcode lottery' claim over voter ID

By Martin Ford | 05 June 2023

The rollout of voter ID was a ‘postcode lottery,’ it has been claimed.

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Oldham chief executive to retire

By Martin Ford | 05 June 2023

The chief executive of Oldham MBC, Harry Catherall, has announced he will retire later this year.

FINANCE

Unspent EU funds at risk of being reclaimed

By Martin Ford | 01 June 2023

Wales could have to return EU funding if it is not spent by the end of the year, a finance watchd...

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