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London boroughs taken to task over housing failings

By Martin Ford | 06 March 2023

Haringey and Lambeth LBCs have pledged to take action to address housing shortcomings.

Cabinet Office to review new Sue Gray role

By Martin Ford | 06 March 2023

The Cabinet Office is reviewing the proposed move of the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and...

Minister urges councils to help refugees access housing

By Martin Ford | 02 March 2023

A minister has urged councils to help Ukrainian refugees move into private rented housing.

Swindon chief announces departure

By Martin Ford | 01 March 2023

The chief executive of Swindon Council, Susie Kemp, has announced she is to step down from the role.

Leader falls on sword following budget failure

By Martin Ford | 01 March 2023

The SNP leader of Dumfries & Galloway Council has quit after his party’s budget failed to pass.

Gove summoned to appear before MPs

By Martin Ford | 01 March 2023

A select committee has demanded local government secretary Michael Gove appears before them after...

Levelling up Bill 'insulting' to districts

By Martin Ford | 28 February 2023

Peers have called for greater recognition of district councils in combined county authorities (CC...

Unprecedented transformation required at Cherwell

By Martin Ford | 27 February 2023

Cherwell DC must embark on transformation ‘on a scale not experienced before’ to meet budget cons...

'Major risk' of section 114 at city council

By Martin Ford | 24 February 2023

Southampton City Council must rein in its spending if it is to avoid issuing a section 114 notice...

Ruling party fails to pass budget

By Martin Ford | 24 February 2023

The Labour administration of Edinburgh City Council has failed to get its budget passed.